How to make pine colada drink | Tropical Bliss in a Glass
Give this cool Virgin pine colada drink recipe of real pineapple, coconut creamy and rum. A great summer time drink that takes seconds to make!
Servings: 2 People
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks for creaminess, use frozen
- 1/2 cup coconut cream not coconut milk
- ½ cup white rum Bacardi, Malibu or essential white rum brands for pina colada
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tbsp simple syrup or sugar to taste
Optional / Substitute Ingredients:
- Non-alcoholic version: Leave out the rum and mix in 1/2c pineapple juice
- Vegan alternative: Make sure that there are no dairy additives in the coconut cream
- Gluten-free: All of the base ingredients are gluten free
- Garnish: Pineapple wedge maraschino cherry or grated coconut
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the blender (1 min): Combine pineapple pieces, coconut cream, white rum, ice and sweetener in a blender.
- Puree until completely smooth (1-2 mins): Pulse on high until frothy and creamy. It should be with the consistency of a smoothie.
- Taste and adjust (1 min): Taste your mix — it may need more sugar or pineapple juice for sweetness, or ice for thickness.
- Serve immediately (1 min): Strain into prechilled cocktail glasses. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry on top.
Notes
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 240 kcal
- Protein: 1g
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 22g
