PINA COLADA RECIPE
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 large drink
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Drinks
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Cuisine
American, Puerto Rican
PINA COLADA RECIPE
Description
The Pina Colada Recipe combines pineapple and coconut flavors with coconut rum to create a tropical cocktail. The Malibu variation uses pineapple juice, coconut rum, and coconut milk or cream of coconut, with the option of blending for a slushie texture or shaking for a thinner drink. The fresh pineapple version blends frozen pineapple chunks with similar ingredients for a fruitier result. Lime juice adds a subtle tartness, balancing the sweetness, while sugar can be adjusted especially if cream of coconut is not used. The drink is traditionally served chilled in a tall glass and garnished with pineapple wedges or a cherry.
Preparation involves blending or shaking the ingredients with ice, which produces a refreshing and smooth cocktail. Using good quality canned full-fat coconut milk and properly handled cream of coconut ensures a consistent creamy texture. Crushed ice can be made easily by pounding ice cubes in a bag if desired. The fresh pineapple option requires peeling, coring, and freezing pineapple chunks beforehand.
The recipe notes also explain how to achieve balance in sweetness and texture through ingredient choices and offer alternatives like omitting rum for a virgin version. Serving suggestions include using specific glassware and simple garnishes to complete the presentation.
Ingredients
for the Malibu Pina Colada:
- 4 ½ oz pineapple juice 3 PARTS, 135 ml
- 3 oz coconut rum such as Malibu, 2 PARTS, not white rum, 90 ml
- 1 ½ oz coconut milk 1 PART, or cream of coconut, 45 ml
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sugar omit when using cream of coconut
- 6 ice cubes
for the fresh pineapple Pina Colada (we prefer this version):
- 3 oz pineapple seven large (1-inch / 2.5 cm) chunks, frozen fresh chunks, 90g
- 3 oz coconut rum such as Malibu, 90 ml
- 1 ½ oz coconut milk or cream of coconut, 45 ml
- 1 oz pineapple juice 30 ml
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 4 ice cubes
Instructions
Malibu Pina Colada can be prepared 2 ways:
- BLENDER Pina Colada (Frozen Pina Colada - this version is served more often in restaurants) - add all ingredients into a blender container and blitz until almost smooth. Blender Pina Colada will have a slushie/smoothie consistency. You can also use a good immersion (hand) blender to mix the ingredients.
- SHAKEN Pina Colada - add all the ingredients into a shaker or a big jar. Shake it thoroughly, for a minimum of 30 seconds. It's best to use crushed ice here. You can also serve it on the rocks (simply pour the drink over ice). This drink will be a little thinner.
Fresh pineapple Pina Colada:
- Add all the ingredients into a blender container and blitz until the drink has a slushie consistency (or until smooth). You can also use a good immersion (hand) blender to mix the ingredients.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- Cream of coconut can replace coconut milk to add sweetness and creaminess, and prevent separation.
- Use roughly 3 parts pineapple juice to 2 parts coconut rum to 1 part coconut milk for balanced flavor.
- Freezing pineapple chunks ahead of time is necessary for the fresh pineapple version to get a slushie texture.
- Lime juice is optional but recommended to add brightness to the drink.
- Crushed ice can be made at home using a sturdy bag and a rolling pin or bottle.
- Serve the Pina Colada in a Hurricane or tall glass with pineapple wedges, leaves, or a cherry for decorator garnish.
- The drink is light and not overly sweet; add powdered sugar or simple syrup if you prefer it sweeter.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1large drink
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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