Piña Colada Cocktail Recipe – There is hardly any cocktail that reminds of a tropical paradise as much as the Piina Colada does. The PiGina Colada With its creamy coconut taste, tropical pineapple flavor and creamy rum kick, the piNIna Colada is the perfect vacation beverage. This famous drink was invented in Puerto Rico in the 50s and soon it overtook the world. This is a summery beverage perfect to enjoy on a poolside, a summer holiday or when you simply want to taste a bit of the tropics.It is usually made as a cocktail, either blended or shaken with ice and with shots of pineapple wedges or cherries.
Recipe Overview
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Active Time: 2 minutes
Resting Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Cuisine: Puerto Rican / Tropical
Course: Drinks / Cocktails
Servings: 1
Calories: ~245 kcal
Equipment Needed
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Blender or cocktail shaker
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Jigger or measuring cups
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Hurricane glass or tall glass
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Knife and cutting board (for garnish)
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Ice cubes
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Straw and cocktail picks (optional)
Ingredients
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2 oz (60 ml) white rum
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1 oz (30 ml) cream of coconut (such as Coco López or Real Coco)
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1 oz (30 ml) heavy cream or coconut milk (optional for extra creaminess)
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3 oz (90 ml) fresh pineapple juice
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1 cup ice (preferably crushed)
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Garnish: Pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry
Instructions
Step 1: Drop ingredients in blender
In a blender combine:
2 fluid ounces white rum
1 ox cream of coconut
16 g heavy cream/ coconut milk (optional)
1/4 cup of pineapple juice
1 serving of ice
This forms to be that everybody-loves-it slushy taste that makes a Piña Colada so irresistible.
Step 2: Mix Til It Smoothens Out
Mix on high speed until the mixture is light and fluffy like a milk shake about 30 to 40 seconds. Pour a little pineapple juice in case it is too thick. In case it is too thin add a couple of ice cubes and mix once more.
Step 3: Pour in a chilled glass
Pour the mixture in a hurricane glass or a tall glass. To make the drink stay cooler, make sure that the glass is chilled in advance.
Step 4: garnish and enjoy!
Finish off your Piina colada by adding a maraschino cherry and slice pineapple on the top. To make it even merrier, put a straw or a cocktail umbrella.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | ~245 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 22g |
| Sugars | 20g |
| Fat | 7g |
| Saturated Fat | 6g |
| Protein | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg |
| Sodium | 10mg |
| Alcohol (ABV) | ~13–15% |
Tips on the Perfect PiAna Colada
Add and use real cream of coconut and not coconut milk or coconut cream. Cream of coconut is sweet coconut that will add sweetness and make the cocktail texturally unique.
- The crushed ice mixes easily as compared to the cubes and has a smooth taste.
- The pineapple juice ought to be non-concentrate, high-quality or fresh at best.
- To add a little “floater” effect add a splash of dark rum to the top to give it a kick and a deeper flavor.
- Vegan choice: Replicate dairy cream with coconut cream to ensure that the drink remains plant-based.
Flavor Profile
- Pi a? Nina Colada is:
- Candy and tropical because of ripe pineapple
- Coconut-light, creamy and dense
- Smooth and slightly boozy the white rum was
- Creamy, fluffy and slushy good
Final Thoughts
Piina Colada Cocktail Recipe recollects the atmosphere of tropics of every enjoyably fruity and creamy drink. It is an age old beverage that can never get boring, be it sunning on a beach or just get off your feet at home. Easy to make with easy to find ingredients means there are no excuses about not enjoying this little slice of the island in any moment that you need a little vacation in your head.
