Description
The Piña Colada is a creamy, tropical cocktail made from a blend of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. This iconic drink is synonymous with beach vacations and offers a taste of Puerto Rican paradise with every sip, making it a favorite among tropical cocktail lovers.
Ingredients
– 2 cups pineapple chunks (fresh or frozen)
– 1 cup coconut cream
– 1/2 cup white rum
– 1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional, for garnish)
– Pineapple slices (for garnish)
– Ice cubes
Instructions
1. In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, coconut cream, and white rum.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. If using coconut flakes, rim the edges of the glasses with honey and dip them into the coconut flakes for a decorative touch.
4. Fill each glass with ice cubes.
5. Pour the Pina Colada mixture over the ice in the glasses.
6. Garnish with pineapple slices on the rim.
7. Optionally, sprinkle a few additional coconut flakes on top for extra flair.
8. Stir gently before sipping and enjoying the tropical paradise in a glass.
Indulge in the refreshing Tropical Bliss of our Pina Colada!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum and add an extra ounce of pineapple juice or coconut cream.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of coconut cream.
- To serve a crowd, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need and blend in batches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg