Pina Colada Recipe

5 from 3 votes

Piña Colada is a refreshing summer cocktail with only four simple ingredients, frozen pineapple, cream of coconut, white rum, and dark rum float.

Prep Time5

Freeze time (optional):2

Total Time5

Course: cocktail, Drinks

Cuisine: Puerto Rican

Servings: (serves 4-6)

Calories: 438kcal

If you need instructions to cut pineapple, check out my post and a video on How To Cut A Pineapple.
Divide pineapple chunks into about 8 oz. portions and freeze for at least 3 hours. (A whole pineapple will give you 3-4 8 oz. portions.)

For the easiest and fastest Pina Colada, add all the ingredients into the blender, except for the dark rum floater, and add 3-4 cups of ice. Blend it well until all smooth.
Divide the mixture among the glasses and carefully pour 1/2 oz. of dark rum on top.
Garnish with pineapple chunks, pineapple leaves, or maraschino cherries as you wish.

For absolutely best results, you will need to put in a little extra time but this version will have the strongest and brightest flavor.
First, blend frozen pineapple chunks, cream of coconut, and white rum together until all smooth.
Place the mixer pitcher into the freezer (if it's freezer-safe) or transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 1-2 hours.
Then, blend it all together again and if you feel like you need to, add about a cup of ice. This will give you the strangest and most vibrant flavor. (But note that it will give you less servings because there will be less ice.)

Tips and Variations:

You can prepare the pineapple ahead of time. Portion the chunks into several bags and use the bag as needed. Pineapple chunks will last in the freezer for up to 2 months if you don’t open the bag. That’s why it’s best to portion it into several bags.
For the absolute best results, you will need to put in a little extra time. If you want to avoid using too much ice and diluting the flavor, freeze Piña Colada twice. First, blend the frozen pineapple, cream of coconut, and white rum together until all smooth. Then, either place the pitcher bowl into the freezer if it’s safe, or transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze it for 1-2 hours. Then, blend it all together again, and if you feel like you need to, add only about a cup of ice. This will give you the strongest and most vibrant flavor.
If you want even more tropical flavor, add some frozen bananas!
Do you love more fruity flavor? Add frozen or fresh strawberries to the blender for a fun, fruity twist.
For even more coconut flavor, use coconut rum instead of white rum.