A Delia Smith ' Cheat' Ingredient. Pina Colada recipe using Coco lopez. 2 shots Coco Lopez Real Cream of Coconut, 2 shots Pineapple Juice 1.5 shots Rum 1 cup ice Mix in blender until smooth. The heart of the coconut had long been an important ingredient in many delicious desserts from the tropical islands. The problem was that getting the coconut cream from the pulp was easier said than done. Don Ramon Lopez Irizarry set out to find an easier way of doing this. In his small laboratory in Puerto Rico, he developed the original Coco Lopez by blending the delicious cream from the hearts of Caribbean coconuts with the exact proportion of natural cane sugar. Suddenly Coco Lopez became the basis for a fabulous tropical drink called Pina Colada which made its first appearance in 1954. Quite a few bartenders & part-time mixers claim to be the inventors of the Official Beverage of Puerto Rico. Either way, there's no doubt that the unique combination of Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut, pineapple juice & Puerto Rican Rum is the most refreshing tropical cocktail you'll ever have. In fact, only the original Coco Lopez Cream of Coconut meets the necessary conditions of flavour & consistency to prepare the perfect Pina Colada! Tourists that came to Puerto Rico & tasted the Coco Lopez Pina Colada loved it so much they took Coco Lopez home so they could continue to enjoy The Taste of the Tropics. Today, Coco Lopez has expanded its distribution into 50 countries including Europe, Japan, Central America & the United States. ...

Coco Re'al is probably the most versatile coconut puree. ' Not only is it essential when making a Pina Colada, it's great in any coconut cocktail or dish that requires a natural coconut flavour to bring that tropical taste to your dining & drinking experience.'
- Ian Burrell, Global Rum Ambassador, Founder, Rum Fest. Coco Re'al contains real coconut meat as well as coconut milk & gives a fresh, intense coconut flavour & texture to any cocktail. It is also great in rice & curry dishes, baking sweat breads, buns, biscuits & cheesecakes, ice cream, desserts, sorbets & even as a marinade for white meats & fish. Simply squeeze Coco Re'al into cocktails. Upside down bottle design guarantees easy flow from beginning to end. Exclusive oxygen barrier protects delicate coconut oils. 30-day shelf life at ambient temperature, once opened.
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This characterful grape from southern Italy gives a rich, peachy style balanced by a lively citrus crispness. ...

Attractive ruby red in colour with a persistent, juicy palate of baked fruits & some tobacco notes. 100% Primitivo ...

La Gabare are the first producers of vintage Cognac to have been officially approved by the authorities. All Cognacs either come from state-controlled ORECO warehouses or their authenticity has been confirmed by Carbon 14 dating at the French National Scientific Research Institute, supported by customs documents. The origin, percentage of evaporation & ageing are all verified & certified by the French authorities. This cognac was aged in a very dry cellar & has lost very little alcohol during its 30 year ageing process, producing some exceptionally intense aromas. Nose:the glass should be warmed. A touch of cinnamon, Virginia tobacco, spices & liquorice. Traces of distillation, but which fade rapidly on swirling. Palate: long & sweet with a hint of vanilla. The rancio develops later, giving an oily, rather rugged palate. The empty glass is woody but a little volatile. Each bottle of La Gabares Cognac de Collection bearing a vintage or age also carries a guarantee on the cork certifying that bottling of that particular Cognac took place in the presence of a bailiff. ...

La Gabare are the first producers of vintage Cognac to have been officially approved by the authorities. All Cognacs either come from state-controlled ORECO warehouses or their authenticity has been confirmed by Carbon 14 dating at the French National Scientific Research Institute, supported by customs documents. The origin, percentage of evaporation & ageing are all verified & certified by the French authorities. Nose: very aromatic, with traces of blackcurrant & linden. Palate: the distillation with lees has left its mark, conferring an oily, silky character. The wood & cognac combine smoothly & harmoniously. There is a scent of cedar & also of damp cellars (mushrooms, grottos with stalactites). Magnificent Petite Champagne cognac with a great deal of depth & power! Each bottle of La Gabare's Cognac de Collection bearing a vintage or age also carries a guarantee on the cork certifying that bottling of that particular Cognac took place in the presence of a bailiff. ...

La Gabare are the first producers of vintage Cognac to have been officially approved by the authorities. All Cognacs either come from state-controlled ORECO warehouses or their authenticity has been confirmed by Carbon 14 dating at the French National Scientific Research Institute, supported by customs documents. The origin, percentage of evaporation & ageing are all verified & certified by the French authorities.

Colour: light, straw-coloured hue. Nose: delicate, floral, fresh, airy & light with a hint of citrus. Palate: pleasant & supple & half way through its aging process. This Petit Champagne cognacs characteristic delicacy with traces of wood, jasmine, pepper & crystallised fruit. Each bottle of La Gabares Cognac de Collection bearing a vintage or age also carries a guarantee on the cork certifying that bottling of that particular Cognac took place in the presence of a bailiff.

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The nose has remarkable floral freshness with leafy undertones. This first impression yields to fine spice, notably cinnamon & pronounced aromas of stewed fruitand quince. The palate is exceptional for its smoothness, packed with peach & apricot flavours andwith a hint of resin & honey in an elegant & powerful finish ...

Old gold in colour. A dense initial nose displays dried hay & a touch of spice. It develops to more pronounced oak with traces of pears & pepper. The palate is smooth & rich with an aftertaste of oak & flowers, violets in particular. ...

Old gold in colour. The nose is more delicate than the X.O. with dominant floral aromas & mature wood character. It evolves to spice, pepper & sandalwood as well as the walnuts & irises typical of fine grancioh. The palate is complex, dense & outstandingly long. Limited stock. ...