Piña Colada: Paradise in a glass

Transport yourself to a tropical paradise with every sip of this classic Piña Colada. With just five easy-to-find ingredients, you can create this refreshing cocktail in less than 10 minutes. See below steps to create your own Pina Colada: Paradise in a glass.

This Piña Colada drink is simple yet indulgent, making it the perfect addition to any summer gathering or relaxing day at home. Close your eyes, take a sip, and you can almost feel the ocean breeze! It’s the perfect cocktail to make you feel like you’re lounging on the beach, no matter where you are.

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Ingredients

• Ice 
• Frozen pineapple
• Cream of coconut
• Coconut milk
• Light rum

Directions

• Dice your pineapple into small chunks.
• Blend the diced pineapple and ice together in a blender until you have a slushy consistency.
• Pour in the coconut milk to give it a creamy texture.
• Add in the cream of coconut.
• Pour in the rum. For that classic Piña Colada kick, add light rum. You can skip this step if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
• Blend all the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
• Pour your Piña Colada into a chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple on the rim of the glass. You can also add a maraschino cherry on top for a pop of colour and extra sweetness.
• Serve cold.

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Additional tips

• Be sure not to mix up “cream of coconut” with “coconut cream”. Cream of coconut is coconut cream processed to form a syrup-like consistency, while coconut cream contains coconut meat with a small amount of water.
• You can leave out the rum and have a virgin Piña Colada.
• Feel free to experiment by adding a splash of lime juice for a tangy twist or a dash of vanilla extract for added depth of flavour.