5 from 12 votes
The Best Piña Colada Recipe
The Best Piña Colada Recipe blends light rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut into a smooth, creamy tropical cocktail. Blended with ice until frosty, this drink balances sweetness with subtle citrus notes. Topping the glass with a pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry adds a visual touch that pairs with the drink's tropical flavor profile.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
374 kcal
Course:
Cocktails
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1.5 ounces rum light
- 2 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces cream of coconut e.g., Coco López
Instructions
- In a blender, add light rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut.
- Add about 1 ½ cups of ice and blend everything until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a glass, garnish with a pineapple wedge and a cocktail cherry, and enjoy your refreshing Piña Colada!
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use a powerful blender and pre-chill or crush ice to ensure smooth texture.
- Slice fresh pineapple instead of canned for better taste and appearance.
- Add a splash of fresh lime juice or unsweetened whipped cream if the cocktail tastes too sweet.
Nutrition Information
Calories
374kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Potassium
75mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
43g
(86%)
Vitamin A
3IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 374
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 374kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 75mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 43g | 86% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.