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    Home » Cocktail » Watermelon Pina Colada

    Published: Jun 15, 2022 · Modified: Jun 15, 2022 by Lisa Johnson

    Watermelon Pina Colada

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    Looking down on a frozen pink drink garnished with pineapple leaves, wedges, and watermelon stars with title graphic across the top.

    This Watermelon Pina Colada is a refreshing summer cocktail made with frozen watermelon, white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk. It is the perfect, easy rum drink to serve at your next BBQ or pool party!

    Check out these Tropical Pina Colada Recipes for ever more pineapple and coconut inspired recipes!

    Looking down on a frozen pink drink garnished with pineapple leaves, wedges, and watermelon stars.

    If you love pina coladas as much as I do, you are in for a treat! This four-ingredient cocktail is simple to make, and I even have a trick for making it ahead of time so you can be ready to sip on icy cold summer in a glass anytime of the year.

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    What you will need

    Ingredients to make Watermelon Pina Colada.
    • Frozen Watermelon - cut fresh watermelon into 1-inch chunks and place in a zipper top freezer bag. Squeeze out the air and place in the freezer overnight.
    • Pineapple Juice - Chill canned or fresh pineapple juice overnight.
    • White Rum - I used Bacardi Superior, it is the official rum for pina coladas, but any good quality white rum will work.
    • Coconut Milk - Unlike traditional pina coladas, this version uses canned, full-fat coconut milk that you can find in the International section of your grocery store. The traditional Coco Lopez cream de coconut is sweetened, but this drink does not need any additional sugar. The watermelon and pineapple juice add just the right amount flavor and sweetness.
    • Garnish - cut pineapple wedges and the pineapple leaves, a large watermelon wedge or slices cut into shapes with small cookie cutters like the stars above are all good options.

    Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below

    Looking at the sides of three cocktail glasses filled with a frozen pink drink garnished with pineapple wedges, leaves, and watermelon stars.

    How to make frozen pina colada with watermelon

    Add the frozen watermelon, rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk to a blender.

    Frozen watermelon chunks, pineapple juice, rum, and coconut milk in a blender.

    Blend/Puree ingredients together until smooth. Pour into cocktail glasses and garnish. Serve immediately.

    Three tropical frozen watermelon pina colada drinks on a rattan tray garnished with pineapple, watermelon stars, and pineapple leaves.

    FAQ's

    Do I have to freeze the watermelon?

    For the best flavor and texture, yes you do. Ice would need to be added to the drink in order to make it frozen, which waters down your cocktail. By freezing the watermelon, which is mostly water, your drink stays nice and icy cold.Frozen Watermelon Margarita frozen cookingwithcurls.com

    Why aren't you using cream of coconut?

    Cream of coconut (Coco Lopez) is a thick, heavily sweetened, processed coconut milk product that resembles condensed milk. Personally, I find this drink sweet enough just the way it is. Feel free to substitute cream of coconut for the unsweetened coconut milk if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, or you could add simple syrup to the coconut milk.

    Can this watermelon pina colada be made ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make the recipe ahead of time and place in freezer-safe containers or zipper top freezer bags and place in the freezer until needed. This is also a great way to save leftover cocktails. Just pull them out a few minutes before needed and place them on the counter to soften, then pour into your glasses.

    Tools used to create this recipe

    You can see the rest of my favorite kitchen tools and gadgets here in my Amazon Affiliate Page. I earn a small commission when you purchase through my links, at no cost to you, so I can keep bringing you more delicious recipes!

    • Cutting Board & Chefs Knife
    • Ninja Blender - I have an older version of this blender and I love it! It can blend anything including frozen watermelon chunks.
    • Liquid Measuring Cup
    • Cocktail Measuring Shot Glass
    • Poco Grande Glasses - These are the official Pina Colada glasses that are used in the image above.
    • Coconut Milk - this is the unsweetened version that is perfect for "skinny" or less sweet versions of cocktails.
    • Coco Lopez - This is the sweetened cream of coconut used in traditional Pina Coladas.
    • Bamboo Cocktail Picks
    • Star Cookie Cutters - I was thinking 4th of July, but hearts would be fun too!

    Quick Tip

    Cut-up fresh watermelon during the summer and place in freezer bags. Store in the freezer until needed and you have frozen watermelon ready to go!

    More watermelon drinks

    • Watermelon Martinis
    • Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
    • Watermelon Moscow Mule

    If you love this recipe, please rate it five stars and help me share on facebook and to help other readers in our community!

    Enjoy!!

    Looking down on a frozen pink drink garnished with pineapple leaves, wedges, and watermelon stars.

    Watermelon Pina Colada

    This Watermelon Pina Colada is a refreshing summer cocktail made with frozen watermelon, white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American, Puerto Rican
    Keyword: frozen watermelon rum cocktail
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Freezing Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 Servings
    Calories: 304kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Equipment

    • Blender

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups frozen, seedless watermelon cut into 1-inch cubes
    • 8 ounces pineapple juice chilled
    • 6 ounces white rum like Bacardi
    • 8 ounces canned, unsweetened coconut milk like Thai Kitchen
    • watermelon and/or pineapple wedges to garnish
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    Instructions

    • Add the frozen watermelon, rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk to a blender.
    • Blend/Puree ingredients together until smooth. Pour into cocktail glasses and garnish. Serve immediately.

    Notes

    • For the best flavor and texture, yes you do. Ice would need to be added to the drink in order to make it frozen, which waters down your cocktail.
    • Feel free to substitute cream of coconut for the unsweetened coconut milk if you prefer a sweeter cocktail, or you could add simple syrup to the coconut milk.
    • You can make the recipe ahead of time and place in freezer-safe containers or zipper top freezer bags and place in the freezer until needed.
    • This is also a great way to save leftover cocktails. Just pull them out a few minutes before needed and place them on the counter to soften, then pour into your glasses.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 394mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 868IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

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