Easy Pina Colada Recipe
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Easy Pina Colada Recipe is extra creamy with no added sweeteners. Imagine yourself on an island vacation with every sip of this tasty drink!
Despite only having four ingredients, there’s still plenty of tropical flavor in this frozen drink!
Plus, you’ll love the deliciously creamy texture that comes from making a pina colada with coconut milk.
Whip up this fruity concoction in minutes to enjoy on a hot summer day or serve to friends at your next game night.
Looking for a more classic version? Find it here, and while you’re at it, check out my sweet strawberry daiquiri or peach margarita recipes as well.
Pina Colada Recipe Instructions
Place all of the ingredients in your blender and give them a whirl!
Everything should be well blended with no more chunks of ice. Don’t mix it too long, though, or it will start to become watery.
Chilled glasses help keep your beverage frosty, so stick those in the freezer about 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
Helpful Tips and Tricks
- Liquids go in first. Adding the ice last helps it blend easier and guarantees that it won’t get stuck in the blades.
- Use canned coconut milk. It should be full fat, and you’ll need to give the can a good shake before opening. The cartons in the refrigerated section are a thinner liquid, so you won’t get the same creamy consistency.
- Slowly increase the speed. Start on low and work your way up so the liquid doesn’t splash up onto the lid.
- Want a thicker texture? If you like your pina colada cocktail more like a Slushie, substitute 2 cups of frozen pineapple for 4 ounces of the juice.
Garnishes and Additions
Stick some fresh pineapple chunks on the edge of the glasses or place a maraschino cherry on top. You could even spear them together with some fancy toothpicks!
If you don’t want to chop up any fruit, stick a colorful cocktail umbrella in each glass and call it a day.
Want to make your pina colada with coconut milk extra boozy? Add a shot of white rum or a splash of Blue Curacao to mimic the gorgeous shade of Caribbean waters.
FAQ – Common Recipe Questions
How do I make a virgin pina colada cocktail?
Leave out the rum or replace it with extra pineapple juice to create a fun drink for the whole family.
Does it have to be blended?
Not at all! If you don’t feel like dragging out the blender, simply place everything in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously until well chilled.
Strain into chilled martini glasses or serve in a highball on the rocks.
My blender isn’t very powerful. Can I still make this pina colada recipe?
I used to have one just like that, and my workaround was using crushed ice from the ice maker.
If yours doesn’t have that setting, place the cubes in a large ziploc bag and smash them with a rolling pin.
Enjoy!
With love from our simple kitchen to yours.
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Easy Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 12 oz pineapple juice
- 6 oz coconut milk, canned
- 3 oz coconut rum
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into your blender, making sure to place the liquids first to help the ice blend.
- Blend on high until it’s well blended.
- Serve in two chilled glasses with a pineapple chunk and cherry for garnish.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe’s nutritional value will vary depending on the ingredients used, measuring methods, and portion sizes.
Originally published July 2021
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I could use one of those about now! Could I use a food processor instead of a blender?