This weeks drink is a classic tropical cocktail that I first had in Hawaii many years ago. An island favorite for sitting in the sun, the lava flow is a combination of fresh strawberry puree, coconut, pineapple juice and rum (for flavor). You can make the strawberry puree ahead of time and use left overs on pancakes or ice cream.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 oz  light rum
2 oz pineapple juice
1 oz cream of coconut
1/2 banana
1/4 cup strawberry puree*
1/2 cup crushed ice

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in an electric blender with the a cup ice. Blend 20 – 30 seconds. Pour strawberry puree into a hurricane or Collins glass. Follow with the blended mixture. This creates the flow. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and paper umbrella (of course!)

*Strawberry Puree
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1/4 cup sugar
Water, as needed

Directions:
Mash strawberries and sugar together and heat in a sauce pan over medium heat. stir until blended and syrupy, add water if it is too stiff.