Tropical Bliss: Your Ultimate Homemade Piña Colada

February 20, 2025

Bring the Beach to Your Kitchen

Ever wish you could sip on a tropical getaway without leaving home? Well, with this super simple homemade Piña Colada, you can! It’s creamy, punchy, and oh-so-bright—perfect for brightening any day. Plus, it’s made with just a handful of pantry staples, so you’ll be mixing up paradise in no time. Who needs store-bought when you can customize your own smooth, velvety treat? And hey, sneak in a splash of extra pineapple juice for an even more refreshing blast. (Because, let’s face it, who doesn’t love a little extra kick?) Ready to shake things up? If you’re into fruity concoctions, you might also love our homemade salsa or zesty pesto—deliciously easy, and a perfect way to elevate your meals! Let’s grab those ingredients and start blending—your taste buds will thank you.

Piña Colada

This Piña Colada is a creamy, blended cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and rum, resulting in a smooth and velvety texture with a vibrant tropical flavor. It involves blending the ingredients until frothy and well combined, with a appearance that is thick and icy, perfect for garnishing and serving cold.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups pineapple juice preferably chilled
  • ½ cup coconut cream full-fat for creaminess
  • ¼ cup white rum optional or to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Measure out 1 ½ cups of chilled pineapple juice and pour it into the blender container.
    1 ½ cups pineapple juice
  2. Add ½ cup of coconut cream to the blender. This gives the drink its characteristic creamy texture and coconut flavor.
    ½ cup coconut cream
  3. Pour in ¼ cup of white rum, if using, to add an alcoholic kick. Follow with 1 cup of ice cubes to chill and thicken the mixture.
    ¼ cup white rum, 1 cup ice cubes
  4. Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed for 30-45 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth, thick, and frothy with a creamy appearance. Look for a textured, icy consistency that fills the jar and looks well combined.
    1 ½ cups pineapple juice, ½ cup coconut cream, ¼ cup white rum, 1 cup ice cubes
  5. Turn off the blender and carefully pour the blended Piña Colada into chilled glasses. Garnish with a pineapple slice or maraschino cherry if desired for presentation.

This Piña Colada is so good, you might find yourself dreaming of a beach cabana! Serve it chilled with a pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry for extra flair. Don’t forget to share your mocktail masterpiece in the comments—I’d love to see your tropical creations! Cheers to easy, breezy, beachy delights—happy blending!

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