A pina colada is a tropical drink from Puerto Rico that contains equal parts rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. This drink is very popular in the Caribbean and Latin America, but also worldwide. I bet you must have had one of these when you were on vacation.
Why make this cocktail
It’s a fun and refreshing drink!And it really takes just minutes to make your it from scratch.Also, most of the ingredients are easy to find or pantry staples.Of course, fresh pineapple is the best, but feel free to use frozen pineapple too (after all they are crushed).It’s a crowd-pleaser. You can make one drink for yourself or a large pitcher to feed a crowd. (details below)
Best Piña Colada Recipe
Single drink
In a cocktail glass (or cocktail shaker), add some ice cubes and top it with white rum, pineapple juice, lemon juice, sugar, and coconut milk. Shake or stir to combine. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a straw.Pro tip – You can also put it all in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pitcher
In a blender, add the crushed ice, rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, lemon juice, and sugar. Blend until smooth.Pour into individual smoothie glasses. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and straw.Pro tip – Taste and adjust sweetness and consistency. You can add more pineapples or coconut milk to your taste.
Variations
Virgin pina colada – Omit the rum and this becomes a non-alcoholic mocktail. Mango Pina colada – Use mango juice instead of pineapple juice.Orange Pina colada – Use orange juice instead of pineapple juice. Berry Pina colada – For a twist, you can throw in a handful of berries along with the pineapple.Chia pina colada – Soak 1 tsp chia seeds for 10 mins. Then, blend with pineapple cubes, and coconut milk. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and pineapple juice.
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