Classic Piña Colada
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Last Updated on June 1, 2021 by Lisa Johnson
A Classic Piña Colada is a sweet, tropical cocktail made with rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. It is the perfect blended drink recipe to serve all summer long!
For all things Pina Colada, check out the Tropical Pina Colada Recipes page!
If you like Piña Coladas, and getting caught in the rain…..I have had that song in my head all night! This is the second cocktail that I learned how to make at a very young age, the first was a Frozen Banana Daiquiri.
What is a Pina Colada made of?
Piña Coladas are a sweet cocktail made with light rum, pineapple juice, and coconut cream.
We are not talking about the coconut milk that I normally use. This is real cream of coconut {Coco López is the original and most popular brand} that is sweetened and really thick! It can usually be found in the liquor department of your local grocery store or on Amazon.
Tools used to create this cocktail:
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Where do pina coladas come from?
Did you know that the piña colada has been the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978? The original creator is still being argued about, but it was definitely created in Puerto Rico back in the 60’s.
I first tried a Classic Piña Colada in Jamaica, and I was hooked! My love for this sweet, creamy, and fruity flavored cocktail continued while I was living in Hawaii…..and who doesn’t loves drinks with cute little umbrellas?!
How do you make a Classic Pina Colada?
Simply put the ice, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and rum into a blender and puree until smooth and creamy.
Or you can skip the blender and just shake the ingredients to combine and serve over ice.
More tropical rum cocktail recipes:
- Hurricane Cocktail
- Frozen Banana Daiquiri
- Caribbean Rum Punch
- Tropical Pain Killer
- Mai Tai Cocktail
- Bahama Mama
- Traditional Pina Colada – the original recipe
I will leave you with this delicious Piña Colada Ice Cream that I made last summer.
Just in case you prefer to enjoy your Piña Colada with a spoon instead of a straw.
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Enjoy!!
Classic Piña Colada
Ingredients
- 2 ounces light rum
- 2 ounces cream of coconut not coconut milk in a can
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
- pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry to garnish
Instructions
- Place ice, coconut cream, rum, and pineapple juice in a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve in a hurricane glass garnished with pineapple wedge, cherry, and umbrella.
Notes
- 2 ounces = 4 Tablespoons
I’ll take my pina colada in any way, shape or form! Wish I had one right now…and that I was on a beach…listening to the waves…Ah, it’s nice to dream!
I’ve been making these poolside for the past few weekends since we are on a pantry/freezer/no spend challenge and I had a bottle of coconut rum AND two bottle of premix pina colada stuff in the bar cabinet … glad to find a real recipe to continue my new-found Sunday afternoon tradition! Thanks for sharing!
I’m sure you will like the real deal much better, Jan. Enjoy!! 🙂
I’m not a big Pina Colada fan myself, but they are very popular, and anyone who likes playing bartender needs to know how to make these. Presentation is everything with a cocktail and yours is lovely. Cheers!
Thank you so much Betty, you are so kind! 🙂
MMmmmmmm … and thanks for getting that song stuck in my head! Funny thing, it always comes to mind when I make Pina Coladas or even think about them! LOL.
Lisa, I’m coming to the South of the Border —— to Iowa that is – LOL! Have one ready for me friend!!
Ohhhh my favorite frozen drink – thanks for sharing! 🙂
I have barely finished breakfast and yet my mouth is watering for one of these amazing looking pina colladas. They look delicious and I plan on trying them. Visiting from Totally Talented Tuesdays. Love your blog!
Hi, I’m here thanks to Lou Lou Girls Party.
Oh I totally LOVE Pina Colada!!!!!
When we were in Santo Domingo I was like…addicted!!!!! In the end I used to have it without rum, because I couldn’t do without that wonderful taste of coconut and pineapple but I didn’t want to drink too much alchool!!! ^^
And what about the ice cream? I must try it!
Thanks for sharing this recipe : )
Oh my. I love these. My hubby and I make them when the kids go to bed. Ahhhh… grown up time! 🙂
Ha! I could definitely post cocktails weekly….due to the constant insanity over here! This pina cola looks so refreshing and perfect right about now….!
Yum!! Pina Coladas are my very favorite!! My husband and I got married in Key West and they always remind me of our wedding! 🙂
I haven’t made one of these in a while, a your Colada recipe looks sooo yum and refreshing! Can’t wait to make this pretty cocktail, maybe this weekend even!
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Looks delicious!!
They look so good I just need ideas for my intertainment !!!
Hi there, great looking recipe! My favorite drink of ALL TIME!!!!
In the picture it shows a can of cream of coconut
But the recipe is written “coconut cream”
I know there is a difference to some people as to which they use. Does it matter?
Thanks so much for sharing and I can’t wait to make this!
I’ve been to the home of the pina colada, Puerto Rico, and I’ve used this recipe with the addition of fresh pineapple and a maraschino cherry and it takes me back every time.
I LOVE Pina Coladas. It’s my go-to drink in the Caribbean, in Hawaii, or at any tropical bar! I have been craving one all summer. My new blender just arrived and I can’ think of a better way to break it in! And your recipe was spot on!!! YUMMMMMMM!!! Time to find a Hawaiian channel on Pandora and float away!!!
Thanks so much Dierdre, that sounds like a fun way to spend the weekend!
I added some tinned pineapple and a bit of frozen banana. It turned into the most delicious smoothie! The drink didn’t taste like banana, it just had the most amazing texture.
Oooh, that sounds delicious Tanja!!