Ingredients
2 cups pineapple juice (unsweetened or sweetened)
1 cup cream of coconut (preferably Coco Lopez)
3 to 4 cups ice cubes (or frozen pineapple chunks)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (optional)
Instructions
1-Combine liquids: Add 2 cups pineapple juice and 1 cup cream of coconut (or equal parts for a sweeter drink) to a high-speed blender.
2-Add ice: Fill the blender with ice cubes until they reach the level of the liquid; for a thicker texture, substitute some ice with frozen pineapple chunks.
3-Blend: Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
4-Optional lime: If using, add 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and blend briefly to incorporate.
5-Pour: Pour the blended piña colada into tall glasses.
6-Garnish: Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge, a maraschino cherry, and a cocktail umbrella, if desired.
7-Serve: Serve immediately for the best texture.
Last Step:
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🍍 Swap half the ice for frozen pineapple chunks to boost flavor and create a thicker, smoothie-like consistency.
🥥 Add an extra 2 tablespoons of cream of coconut for a richer, more intense coconut taste.
🍋 A squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens all the flavors without making the drink noticeably sour.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
- Diet: Vegan, Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 oz
- Calories: 196
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 32mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg