Classic Piña Colada Recipe
This classic piña colada recipe is a creamy, balanced tropical cocktail that’s easy to make at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for summer parties, pool days, or whenever you crave a refreshing, sweet drink with a tropical twist. The blend of aged rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice creates a smooth, flavorful beverage that captures the essence of the Caribbean in every sip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 drinks
- Category: Drink
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Cocktails
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
For the Piña Colada
- 1 ½ cups frozen pineapple
- 1 ½ cups ice
- 5 ounces (½ cup plus 2 tablespoons) aged rum
- 2 ounces (4 tablespoons) cream of coconut (not coconut cream; see notes*)
- 4 ounces (½ cup) pineapple juice
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) lime juice
For Garnish
- 1 cocktail cherry
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure all ingredients accurately. Ensure the pineapple is frozen to give the drink a thick, chilled texture.
- Add to Blender: Place frozen pineapple, ice, aged rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and lime juice into a blender.
- Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and creamy, with no large ice chunks remaining.
- Serve: Pour the blended piña colada into chilled glasses.
- Garnish: Top each drink with a cocktail cherry for a classic presentation.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing, tropical piña colada cocktail.
Notes
- Use cream of coconut, not coconut cream, for the traditional sweet, smooth taste and texture.
- For a thicker, smoothie-like texture, increase the amount of frozen pineapple or add more ice.
- To keep the cocktail alcohol-free, replace the aged rum with coconut water or additional pineapple juice.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of cream of coconut according to taste.
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