Description
Refreshing pina colada cocktails combine tropical rum, coconut cream, and pineapple for a blissful island-inspired drink. Chilled ingredients and quick blending create a smooth, creamy escape to Caribbean paradise you can savor anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Liquids:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
Frozen Ingredients:
- 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup ice
Garnish (Optional):
- Pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Chill glasses in the freezer for an optimal frosty presentation.
- Add frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, pineapple juice, white rum, and ice cubes directly into a high-powered blender.
- Pulse and blend ingredients on high speed for 30-45 seconds until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible ice chunks.
- Check the texture, ensuring a thick and creamy smoothness that maintains the drink’s tropical essence.
- Transfer the mixture evenly into pre-chilled glasses, filling them about three-quarters full.
- Enhance the visual appeal by carefully placing a fresh pineapple slice on the glass rim and topping with a vibrant maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately while the beverage maintains its perfect slushy temperature, ideally within 2-3 minutes of blending.
Notes
- Swap rum with coconut water for a refreshing non-alcoholic version that kids and designated drivers can enjoy.
- Freeze extra pineapple chunks beforehand to ensure an ultra-thick, frosty texture without diluting the drink’s flavor.
- For a healthier twist, use Greek yogurt instead of coconut cream to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- Experiment with different rum types like spiced or dark rum to create unique flavor profiles that elevate the classic tropical cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg