Description
A creamy, refreshing frozen piña colada made with fresh or frozen pineapple, full-fat coconut milk, and white rum. This simple recipe blends to a slushie consistency that tastes like a vacation and is perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (about 300g) chopped fresh or frozen pineapple
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat coconut milk, shaken well
- 1 to 1.5 cups (120-180g) ice
- 2–3 ounces (60-90ml) white rum
- 2–4 tablespoons (30-60ml) 100% pure pineapple juice
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lime juice
- Optional: Toasted shredded coconut for garnish
- Optional: Maraschino cherries for garnish
- Optional: Pineapple wedge for garnish
- Optional: 1 tablespoon coconut cream for extra richness
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and chop into 1-inch chunks. Shake the coconut milk can vigorously to combine.
- Load the blender: Add pineapple chunks first, followed by coconut milk, rum, pineapple juice, and lime juice.
- Add ice: Add 1 cup of ice if using frozen pineapple, or 1.5 cups if using fresh pineapple.
- Blend: Start on low speed to break up ice and fruit, then increase to high speed. Blend for 30-60 seconds until completely smooth and slushie-like.
- Taste and adjust: Taste the mixture. Add more lime juice if too sweet, or more pineapple juice/water if too thick.
- Serve: Pour into chilled glasses. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately with a thick straw.
Notes
For the best texture, use frozen pineapple chunks instead of fresh to avoid watering down the drink. Always shake the can of coconut milk before opening. Chill glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before serving to keep the drink cold longer. If the drink is too thick, add liquid; if too thin, add more ice or frozen pineapple.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink (approx. 12-
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: piña colada, frozen drink, tropical cocktail, summer drink, coconut milk, pineapple, rum, easy recipe, party drink