Pina Colada Recipe

Classic pina colada: a creamy tropical cocktail made with white rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream, blended with ice for a refreshing frozen drink.

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Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Caribbean

Keyword: pina colada, pina colada recipe, tropical cocktail, coconut cocktail, pineapple rum

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: serving

Calories: 400kcal

Ingredients

2 oz 60 ml white rum
1 oz 30 ml dark rum (optional float)
3 oz 90 ml pineapple juice
2 oz 60 ml coconut cream (or full-fat coconut milk + simple syrup)
1 cup 120 g crushed ice
1/2 cup 75 g fresh pineapple chunks (optional)
1/2 oz 15 ml lime juice (optional)
Pineapple wedge and toasted coconut for garnish

Instructions

Chill a glass in the freezer for a few minutes to keep the drink cold.
Add crushed ice to a blender or cocktail shaker.
Pour 2 oz white rum into the blender or shaker.
Add 3 oz pineapple juice and 2 oz coconut cream.
Add 1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks if using for extra body.
Add 1/2 oz lime juice if you want a brighter edge to the sweetness.
Secure the blender lid and blend on high until smooth and frothy (10–20 seconds) or shake vigorously for 20–30 seconds if using a shaker.
Rim the chilled glass with pineapple juice and dip into toasted shredded coconut for garnish.
Pour the blended mixture into the glass; strain if you prefer a smoother texture.
Float 1 oz dark rum on top by pouring slowly over the back of a spoon, garnish with a pineapple wedge, and serve immediately.

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