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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.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

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.