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creamy pina colada recipe drink with a slice of pineapple and a cherry on top, garnished with shredded coconut. The glass is set against a background of a whole pineapple, offering a refreshing tropical vibe.

pina colada recipe

A tropical, creamy, slushy pina colada recipe perfect for summer afternoons. Can be made with or without rum for a kid-friendly version. Secret tip: add a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra creamy texture.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Blend Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Course: Beverage, Cocktail, Mocktail
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tropical
Calories: 230
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Pineapple juice -Fresh or canned
  • ½ cup Cream of coconut -Sweetened e.g., Coco Lopez, not coconut milk
  • 1–2 oz Light rum - Optional omit for virgin version
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh lime juice - fOptional or brightness
  • 1 cup Ice cubes Adjust - for desired thickness
  • 1 wedge Pineapple - For garnish
  • 2–3 tbsp Coconut flakes - Optional garnish
  • 1 piece Maraschino cherry -Optional garnish
  • ¼ cup Vanilla ice cream - Optional secret trick for creamy texture

Equipment

  • 1 High-powered blender (Needed for smooth, slushy texture )
  • 1 Measuring cup (For liquids )
  • 1 Tall glasses (Chill in freezer if possible )
  • 1 Sturdy straws (Optional but recommended )

Method
 

  1. Prepare ingredients and gather necessary items.
  2. Combine liquids and rum (or omit) in blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and adjust consistency as needed.
  4. Check texture to ensure it's thick enough.
  5. Serve in chilled glasses and add garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 250gCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mg

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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