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Ah, if kitchen cloning was only an
exact science. While working on this one I saw the same bartender make
the drink two different ways on two different days. Only after a firm
grilling did I get her admitting to her personal "improvement"
to the chain's secret recipe. The official clone includes the
ingredients found below. But if you want to add a little pineapple juice
-- as some independent thinking bartenders are apt to do -- you might
discover you have indeed created a tastier version of this refreshing
smoothie. On that day the cloning gods shall be looking the other way.
For the strawberry puree, grab the bottled drink
mixer used for strawberry margaritas and daiquiris. And be sure your banana
is soft and ripe. This is a detail the gods won't ignore.
2 cups crushed
ice
1 ripe banana
3/4 cup strawberry puree (drink mixer)
1/4 cup pina colada mix
Garnish
whipped cream
2 fresh strawberries
2 banana slices
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender on high speed. Mix for 10 to 15
seconds, or until smooth.
2. Pour into two wine glasses. Swirl whipped cream on top of each
glass.
3. Slice each strawberry halfway up through the middle and add one to the
rim of each glass.
4. Cut a banana slice halfway through the middle and add one to the rim of
each glass next to the strawberry. Serve with a straw.
From: http://www.topsecretrecipes.com
Makes 2 servings.