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Nikita | Cocktail From Madeira Island

You will not believe what is in this cocktail! A Nikita, a cocktail from Madeira Island Portugal, contains beer, wine and vanilla ice cream! Try it yourself and see how delicious this unsuspecting combination is. Fun Fact: the Nikita cocktail was named after the Elton John song Nikita.

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Nikita cocktail from Portugal, in glass with pineapple wedge. White wine and beer bottles in background

Nikita | Cocktail From Madeira Island

Prep Time: 5 mins
Serves 2
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You will not believe what is in this cocktail! A Nikita, a cocktail from Madeira Island Portugal, contains beer, wine and vanilla ice cream! Try it yourself and see how delicious this unsuspecting combination is. Fun Fact: the Nikita cocktail was named after the Elton John song Nikita.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz fresh pineapple cubed
  • 6 oz vanilla ice cream
  • 4 oz beer lager
  • 4 oz white wine
  • white rum optional

Instructions

  • Put all ingredients into the blender. Puree until smooth. Serve over ice.

Notes

Optionally add a shot of white rum or sugar for sweetness. 

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I aspire to share recipes that you and your family can enjoy while also learning about cooking fundamentals along the way. I attended the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco, CA and now enjoy cooking as a hobby. 

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