Description
Caribbean cocktails shine with this pina colada recipe featuring rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Simple island ingredients blend smoothly for refreshing tropical pleasure you’ll savor with each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) light rum
- 2 cups (480 ml) frozen pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup (60 ml) pineapple juice
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut cream
- ¼ cup (60 ml) ice cubes
- 2 slices pineapple (for garnish)
- 2 maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather light rum, pineapple juice, frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, and ice in a high-powered blender.
- Blending: Combine all ingredients, securing the lid tightly and pulsing on high speed for 60-120 seconds until achieving a velvety, homogeneous texture.
- Consistency Check: Pause blending if necessary to stir and eliminate any remaining ice chunks, ensuring a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Serving Preparation: Select pre-chilled glasses to preserve the drink’s optimal temperature and refreshing quality.
- Pouring: Gently transfer the blended mixture into prepared glasses, allowing the tropical concoction to settle naturally.
- Garnishing: Artfully adorn each glass with a fresh pineapple wedge and a single maraschino cherry, creating an visually appealing and inviting tropical presentation.
Notes
- Chill Glasses First: Pre-chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to keep the Piña Colada frosty and enhance the drinking experience.
- Rum Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality light rum with smooth characteristics to elevate the overall flavor profile of the cocktail.
- Blend Strategically: Pulse the blender instead of continuous blending to prevent over-diluting and maintain the drink’s intense tropical essence.
- Texture is Key: Use frozen pineapple chunks instead of ice to create a creamier, more concentrated drink with maximum flavor intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg