Description
This easy piña colada recipe will make you feel like you’re sitting right by the beach! It is thick, creamy, and simple to make. A homemade blended cocktail that is full of juicy tropical flavors and 100% naturally sweetened! Made with coconut milk instead of coconut cream for a wholesome twist. Makes 2 large cocktails or 4 small cocktails. Vegan & dairy free.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) rum – dark or light (see notes in the blog post about why you might choose one or the other!)
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) pineapple juice
- 6 ounces (3/4 cup) full fat coconut milk
- 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ ounces (3 tablespoons) maple syrup, honey, or simple syrup – or to taste
- 2 cups frozen pineapple
- 1 ½ cups ice
Instructions
- Combine rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, lime juice, maple syrup, frozen pineapple, and ice to the blender.
- Blend on high until smooth and creamy – for 30 seconds to a minute. Use the blender tamper to get things moving if needed, or add a tiny bit more pineapple juice until it moves freely through the blender blades.
- Divide between two glasses, add some garnishes if desired and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe makes 2 large cocktails or 4 small cocktails
Measurements to make this cocktail for 1 person and for a crowd are listed above in the blog post
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: cocktail
- Method: blender
- Cuisine: tropical