Description
An indulgent, perfectly balanced Pina Colada recipe that transports you to a tropical paradise with every creamy, pineapple-coconut sip.
Ingredients
2 oz (60ml) white rum
4 oz (120ml) cream of coconut (e.g., Coco Lopez or Goya)
4 oz (120ml) pineapple juice
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
0.5 oz (15ml) fresh lime juice (optional)
1 cup ice (if not using enough frozen pineapple)
Pineapple wedge, for garnish
Maraschino cherry, for garnish
Aged dark rum (optional, for float)
Instructions
Step 1: Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for at least 20 minutes before preparing the drink.
Step 2: Add the white rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice (if using) to your blender.
Step 3: Add the frozen pineapple chunks and about 1 cup of ice (adjust ice quantity based on desired thickness and if using enough frozen fruit).
Step 4: Start blending on a low speed to break up the frozen ingredients, then increase to high speed for about 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and no ice crystals are visible.
Step 5: Taste and adjust consistency or flavor if needed; add more pineapple juice for thinner, more frozen pineapple for thicker.
Step 6: Pour the blended Pina Colada into your chilled glasses.
Step 7: Garnish each drink with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. Optionally, float a splash of aged dark rum on top for added depth.
Step 8: Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical escape!
Notes
For a virgin (non-alcoholic) version, replace the rum with an equal amount of pineapple juice or coconut water. For a 'Miami Vice,' layer with a blended strawberry daiquiri. Chill glasses beforehand for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 425 kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg