Pina Colada

Name: Pina Colada
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 4 oz white rum; 1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez); 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks; 2 cups ice cubes; 2 pineapple wedges (for garnish); 2 maraschino cherries (for garnish)

A classic tropical cocktail blending white rum, coconut cream, and fresh pineapple for a smooth, creamy, vacation-in-a-glass experience. Best served ice-cold and garnished with a pineapple wedge.

5 minEasyServes 2310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 oz white rum
1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 cup frozen pineapple chunks
2 cups ice cubes
2 pineapple wedges (for garnish)
2 maraschino cherries (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Add 4 oz white rum, 1/2 cup cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez), 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks, and 2 cups ice cubes to a blender.
2

Blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until completely smooth and frosty. If too thick, add a splash more pineapple juice; if too thin, add more ice or frozen pineapple.
3

Taste and adjust sweetness; add a splash more coconut cream if desired.
4

Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with a 2 pineapple wedges (for garnish) and a 2 maraschino cherries (for garnish). Serve immediately.

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Questions

What is Pina Colada?

A classic tropical cocktail blending white rum, coconut cream, and fresh pineapple for a smooth, creamy, vacation-in-a-glass experience. Best served ice-cold and garnished with a pineapple wedge. This reference files it under Caribbean alcoholic drink: made in a blender, rated easy and about 5 minutes start to finish.

Can I make Pina Colada without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 4 oz white rum. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Pina Colada low-carb?

A serving of Pina Colada carries 6 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 30 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 6 percent.

How many calories are in Pina Colada?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 310 calories, with 4 g protein, 6 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 174 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Pina Colada for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Halved, the rum drops from 4 oz to 2 oz; doubled, it is 8 oz. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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