Piña colada is a deliciously tropical cocktail made with creamy coconut, pineapple, and a splash of rum. This refreshing cocktail is Puerto Rico’s national drink, perfect for sipping in the summer sun. It comes together easily with just a few ingredients and is a crowd pleaser. If you love piña coladas, try out my limber de piña colada recipe!
Puerto Rico’s tropical climate calls for refreshing drinks and treats. Piña colada is best when served ice cold, either frozen or over ice. If you enjoy frozen treats, check out my other limber recipes like limber de coco, limber de parcha, and limber de leche.
What is piña colada’s origin?
Piña coladas originated in Puerto Rico in the mid-1900s. It is said that the drink was first invented at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan around 1954. But since no one patented the cocktail, there is no official legal inventor.
Piña colada ingredients:
- Coconut milk
- Cream of coconut
- Pineapple chunks
- Lime
- White rum
- Ice
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How to make piña colada?
To a blender, add all of the ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries.
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Can I make piña colada non-alcoholic?
Yes! When making piña colada, adding rum is optional. You can make a virgin piña colada by omitting the rum. Follow the rest of the recipe as is.
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Piña Colada (Puerto Rican Pineapple Coconut Cocktail)
Equipment
- 1 Blender see notes
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 can cream of coconut Coco Lopez
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple chunks fresh or frozen
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1/2 cup white rum optional
- 2-3 cups ice
- pineapple slices for garnish
- maraschino cherries for garnish
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender (except the garnishes) and blend until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
- Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries. ¡Buen provecho!
Notes
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