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Pina Colada

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Posted: 04/22/23

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This is, hands down, the BEST Pina Colada recipe because it is so simple. Throw out your Pina Colada Mix, because you only need three ingredients for this easy Pina Colada recipe. The flavor trifecta of pineapple, coconut, and rum just can’t be beat when it comes to feeling and tasting that tropical vibe.

It’s easy, sweet, and creamy… the perfect cocktail to sip while soaking in the summer sun or needing a dose of sunshine during those colder months. Grab your blender and kick your feet up!

glass of pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge, and cherry

Pina Coladas have long been the subject of song lyrics, movies, and even politics. It’s the national drink of Puerto Rico, after all. So whether you’re in need of two Pina Coladas (one for each hand, right Garth?) or ready to sip Pina Coladas while getting caught in the rain a la Rupert Holmes, this recipe is for YOU.

Two glasses of pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge and cherry

Frozen Pina Colada Recipe

This recipe is a total winner because it is only three ingredients and no added sweetener! This recipe makes two large cocktails, but it’s so easy to keep adding ingredients to keep the party going all summer long.

  • Frozen pineapple. Because it uses frozen fruit rather than ice, the cocktail is smooth and frozen but won’t get watered down.
  • Light rum. It is important to use light or white rum in this recipe as the flavor goes best with the other ingredients.
  • Sweetened coconut milk. This is different than coconut cream so make sure to check your label.

two glasses of pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge, and cherry

How to Make a Pina Colada

  • Combine ingredients. In a blender, combine three cups of frozen pineapple, about a cup and a half of sweetened coconut milk, and just under a cup of white rum.
  • Blend. Blend ’em all up until smooth and serve.

It’ll mix up perfectly every time and can easily be doubled or tripled to entertain a crowd. A pineapple wedge and cherry make the perfect garnish.

two glasses pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge, and cherry

Variations

Try these simple variations on the classic frozen Pina Colada recipe!

Virgin Pina Colada Recipe

To make this cocktail without alcohol, simply skip the rum and blend the frozen pineapple and sweetened coconut milk together until smooth. You may need to add a bit more sweetened coconut milk if mixture is too thick.

Other Tropical Drinks

If you try this cocktail recipe or any of my others, please leave a comment and tell me what you think.

glass of pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge, and cherry
5 from 17 votes

Pina Colada

Serves: 2 large cocktails
(tap # to scale)
Prep: 5 minutes
This three-ingredient Pina Colada is the best! So easy and simple to make! Throw out your Pina Colada Mix, because all you need is this!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups frozen pineapple
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened coconut milk like Coco Lopez
  • 3/4 cup white rum

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. 
Course: Drinks
glass of pina colada with straws, pineapple wedge, and cherry

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Lisa Longley has been creating great recipes for more than a decade. While it is too hard for her to pick her favorite cocktail, she is known to love our dirty martini.

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  1. Connie Elliott says

    I’m excited to try this but I’m not able to find ‘sweetened’ coconut milk.
    Do you think I can just add some surgery and how much?

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