Pina Colada Recipe
A classic tropical cocktail, the Pina Colada blends creamy coconut, fresh pineapple juice, and white rum into a smooth, refreshing drink perfect for warm weather or any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 2 ounces white rum (use a quality brand for the best flavor)
- 1 ounce coconut cream (substitute with coconut milk for a lighter version)
- 1 ounce heavy cream (use coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option)
- 6 ounces fresh pineapple juice (freshly squeezed is best; canned juice is an alternative)
Other
- 1 cup crushed ice (essential for a slushy texture)
- 1 pineapple wedge (for garnish)
- 1 maraschino cherry (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon shredded coconut (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather Your Ingredients: Make sure all ingredients including white rum, coconut cream, heavy cream, fresh pineapple juice, and crushed ice are prepared and ready to use.
- Blend the Ingredients: Place the rum, coconut cream, heavy cream, pineapple juice, and crushed ice into a blender. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy in texture, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the blended cocktail and adjust the sweetness or creaminess if desired by adding a bit more coconut cream or pineapple juice, then blend again briefly.
- Serve: Pour the creamy mixture into a chilled glass to keep the cocktail cool and refreshing.
- Garnish: Garnish by placing a fresh pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a sprinkle of shredded coconut on top to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the coconut cream with coconut milk and the heavy cream with coconut yogurt.
- Use freshly squeezed pineapple juice whenever possible for the best flavor.
- This cocktail is best served immediately to enjoy the luscious creamy texture and chill.
- If you prefer a less alcoholic version, reduce the rum quantity or omit it entirely for a virgin pina colada.
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