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Frozen HOMEMADE pina colada punch in a glass with crushed ice, garnished with lime slices and a cherry, set on a wooden surface.

pina colada punch

Creamy, tropical Piña Colada Punch made with pineapple juice, coconut cream, and a splash of soda for a fizzy twist! Make it with or without rum — it’s smooth, refreshing, and perfect for parties, baby showers, or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Course: Drinks, Party Punch, Beverage
Cuisine: Tropical, Caribbean, American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Creamy Base
  • 4 cups Pineapple juice - Chilled
  • 1 - 13.5 oz Coconut cream - Whisk until smooth
  • 1 cup Cream of coconut -For sweetness and texture
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - Adds richness
Fizzy Part
  • 3 cups Sprite or lemon-lime soda - Add right before serving
  • 3 cups Ginger ale -Optional substitute
Optional Alcohol
  • 1 cup White rum - Classic choice
  • ½ cup Malibu coconut rum - Adds coconut flavor
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh pineapple chunks - Float on top
  • ½ cup Maraschino cherries -Adds color
  • ¼ cup Sweetened coconut flakes -For glass rims
  • Lime wedges - For garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large glass punch bowl (Clear bowl shows off the color)
  • 1 Wire whisk (For smoothing coconut cream)
  • 1 Ladle (For serving)
  • 1 Measuring cups (For liquids)
  • 1 Ice bucket (To keep drinks cold)
  • 1 Pitcher (optional) (For make-ahead storage)

Method
 

  1. Cold liquids prevent lumps and keep the punch smooth. step_type=prep; time=overnight; method=chill
  2. In a large bowl, whisk coconut cream for 2–3 minutes until smooth and lump-free. step_type=prep; time=3m; method=whisk
  3. Slowly whisk in cream of coconut, then pineapple juice, then heavy cream. Mix gently until color is even. step_type=prep; time=5m; method=combine
  4. Cover bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. step_type=chill; time=2h; method=refrigerate
  5. Stir in white rum and Malibu before serving if desired. step_type=mix; method=stir
  6. Pour in Sprite or ginger ale right before guests arrive; stir gently twice to keep carbonation. step_type=serve; method=combine

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 35mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes
 

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