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Step-by-Step with all Ingredients Piña Colada Recipe
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Easy & Authentic Recipe for Pina Colada Drink

Piña Colada’s story begins in 1954 at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, where bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero perfected the recipe after three months of experimentation. He crafted the perfect blend of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice that captured Puerto Rico’s tropical essence.
Prep Time7 minutes
Total Time7 minutes

Ingredients

Classic Piña Colada Ingredients

  • 2 oz 60ml white rum
  • 1 oz 30ml coconut cream
  • 1 oz 30ml heavy cream
  • 4 oz 120ml fresh pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup crushed ice
  • Pineapple wedge for garnish
  • Maraschino cherry for garnish

Frozen Piña Colada Ingredients

  • 2 oz 60ml white rum
  • 2 oz 60ml coconut cream
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen pineapple chunks
  • 1 tablespoon sugar optional
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • Pineapple leaf for garnish

Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada Ingredients

  • 4 oz 120ml pineapple juice
  • 2 oz 60ml coconut cream
  • 1 oz 30ml heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
  • 1 cup ice
  • Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish

Premium Variations Ingredients

Toasted Coconut Piña Colada:

  • 2 oz 60ml aged rum
  • 1 oz 30ml toasted coconut cream
  • 3 oz 90ml fresh pineapple juice
  • 1/2 oz 15ml lime juice
  • Toasted coconut flakes for rimming

Spiced Piña Colada:

  • 2 oz 60ml spiced rum
  • 1 oz 30ml coconut cream
  • 3 oz 90ml pineapple juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • Cinnamon stick for garnish

Instructions

Traditional Blended Method

  • Grab your blender and toss in 2 oz white rum, 1.5 oz cream of coconut, 1.5 oz pineapple juice, and 1 cup ice. Blend until smooth and creamy—about 30 seconds does the trick. Pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.

Shaken Version for a Lighter Texture

  • Want something lighter? Combine 2 oz rum, 1.5 oz cream of coconut, and 2 oz pineapple juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until frosty. Strain into a chilled glass and top with a splash of soda water for extra fizz.

Notes

🌴 Classic Piña Colada (with rum)

Serving size: ~8 oz (1 drink)
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • 4 oz fresh pineapple juice
  • ½ cup crushed ice
Nutrition Estimate:
  • Calories: ~340–400 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~35–40g
  • Sugar: ~30g
  • Fat: ~10–12g (mostly from coconut & heavy cream)
  • Alcohol: ~14g (~1.5 standard drinks)

❄️ Frozen Piña Colada

Serving size: ~12 oz (1 large blended drink)
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 2 oz coconut cream
  • 3 cups pineapple chunks
  • 1 tbsp sugar (optional)
  • 2 cups ice
Nutrition Estimate:
  • Calories: ~420–500 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~50–60g
  • Sugar: ~40–45g
  • Fat: ~15g
  • Alcohol: ~14g

🚫 Non-Alcoholic Piña Colada (Virgin)

Serving size: ~10 oz
Ingredients:
  • 4 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz coconut cream
  • 1 oz heavy cream
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp honey/agave
  • 1 cup ice
Nutrition Estimate:
  • Calories: ~280–320 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~35–40g
  • Sugar: ~30–35g
  • Fat: ~10g
  • Protein: ~1–2g

🥥 Toasted Coconut Piña Colada

Serving size: ~8 oz
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz aged rum
  • 1 oz toasted coconut cream
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
Nutrition Estimate:
  • Calories: ~350–400 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~30–35g
  • Sugar: ~25–30g
  • Fat: ~10g
  • Alcohol: ~14g

🍂 Spiced Piña Colada

Serving size: ~8 oz
Ingredients:
  • 2 oz spiced rum
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • 3 oz pineapple juice
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
Nutrition Estimate:
  • Calories: ~330–380 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: ~30g
  • Sugar: ~25g
  • Fat: ~8–10g
  • Alcohol: ~14g

🔍 Notes:

  • Coconut cream is high in fat and calories—it's what gives the Piña Colada its signature creamy richness.
  • Alcohol adds calories without nutrients (~7 kcal/g).
  • Frozen versions with whole fruit are generally higher in fiber and vitamins but also add bulk calories.
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