A virgin piña colada is a refreshing, tropical drink that's perfect for all ages. It's creamy, sweet, and full of pineapple flavor, a perfect non alcoholic alternative to the classic.
To make this tasty drink, you'll need pineapple chunks, coconut milk, fresh cream, lime juice, honey, and ice. Blend it all together and garnish with glazed cherries for a fun finishing touch.
What Is Virgin Piña Colada?
The piña colada is a classic blended or iced drink from Puerto Rico. It’s typically made with white rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice.
There are many versions, but for this simple non-alcoholic piña colada drink one, just skip the rum and use coconut milk.
We love easy mocktails in our house. If you like them too, be sure to try our strawberry virgin mojito, frozen watermelon drink, and frosted lemonade.
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- What Is Virgin Piña Colada?
- 🛒 Ingredients
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- How Much Ice Do I Need?
- 📋 Tips
- 👨🍳 Cocktail Equipment
- 🍱Storage Instructions
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- Before You Go
- 🤷Frequently Asked Questions
- Fun Variations to Try
- Ways to Serve Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail
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🛒 Ingredients
- Pineapple chunks - Use fresh or canned pineapple chunks for a sweet, tropical base. For a thicker colada, you can use pineapple juice or frozen pineapple chunks.
- Unsweetened coconut milk - Adds a creamy texture and rich coconut flavor. Shake the can well before using. For a thicker and richer colada, you can use coconut cream, or add coconut extract for a stronger coconut taste.
- Fresh cream - Adds extra creaminess and thickness. You can skip it if you use coconut cream.
- Lime juice - Squeeze juice from half a lime to add a tangy kick and balance the sweetness.
- Honey - A natural sweetener that enhances the flavor. You can substitute with agave syrup, maple syrup, or simple syrup.
- Ice cubes - Just a handful will do.
- Glazed cherries - Ideal for garnish.
👩🍳 You'll find the complete list of ingredients below the recipe card.
🍹 How To Make Virgin Piña Colada At Home
- In a blender, mix the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, fresh cream, lime juice, and honey.
- Add a few ice cubes and blend until the ice is crushed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lime juice if needed.
- Pour the mocktail into glasses and garnish with a pineapple slice and glazed cherries.
- Serve cold and enjoy your delicious piña colada mocktail!
How Much Ice Do I Need?
Because this recipe uses frozen pineapple chunks, you won’t need a lot of ice.
Start with ¼ cup and add more if you want it icier. Blend until it’s smooth and creamy, or keep it a little chunky if you prefer. Feel free to experiment!
📋 Tips
- Add more cream of coconut for extra coconut flavor, or use frozen pineapple instead of some ice for more pineapple taste.
- Double or triple the recipe if you're making it for more than 2 people. Each serving is about 10 ounces.
- Prep your garnishes ahead of time so you can put them on quickly before the drinks melt. Little cocktail umbrellas are a fun and cheap idea, easy to find at party stores.
- Chill the glasses. Fill the glasses with crushed ice or ice water, then dump it out before pouring the piña coladas. Another option is to rinse the glasses with water and put them in the freezer.
- Make the cleanup easy! Rinse the blender with hot water right away so the sugars don’t get sticky. You can also add some soap and hot water, blend for a few seconds, then rinse. Or, just put it on the top rack of your dishwasher.
- If using fresh pineapple. Add extra ice. Freeze any leftover pineapple chunks for future piña coladas.
👨🍳 Cocktail Equipment
- Blender - this professional one or here's a cheaper version
- Measuring Jigger or just use kitchen measuring spoons.
- Citrus Juicer (optional, but makes the process quicker and easier)
- Serving Glasses - (classic piña colada glasses and simplified version)
- Tip: Chill Your Glasses! Serve your piña colada in chilled glasses to keep the drink refreshing and cool for longer.
🍱Storage Instructions
- Piña Coladas are best enjoyed right away for the freshest taste.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an sealed jar in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Be sure to re-blend before serving again.
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📖Recipe
Virgin Piña Colada Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, fresh or frozen
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut milk, canned
- ⅓ cup heavy cream, or coconut cream
- lime juice from half lime
- 2 tablespoon honey
- Ice cubes, handful
- 3-4 glazed cherries, for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, mix the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, fresh cream, lime juice, and honey.
- Add a few ice cubes and blend until the ice is crushed.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness or tartness by adding more honey or lime juice if needed.
- Pour the mocktail into glasses and garnish with a pineapple slice and glazed cherries.
- Serve cold and enjoy your delicious piña colada mocktail!
Notes
- To Store. Piña Coladas with coconut milk are best enjoyed right away for the freshest taste.
- If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Be sure to re-blend before serving again.
Nutrition
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🤷Frequently Asked Questions
It will depend on the recipe but generally is between 300-400 kcal.
I recommend sticking with fresh or frozen pineapple. Canned pineapple often has extra sugar, making the piña colada too sweet and less flavorful.
Serve these icy drinks right away. They melt quickly, so they don’t keep well at all.
Top your piña colada mocktail with fresh mint leaves, pineapple chunks or slices, or a cherry for a classic look.
Use frozen pineapple chunks, fewer ice cubes and add coconut cream along with the coconut milk.
Fun Variations to Try
- Mango colada - blend in fresh mango chunks along with the pineapple for a tropical twist.
- Extra creamy version - use coconut cream instead of coconut milk for a thicker, richer drink.
- Pineapple juice boost - add a splash of pineapple juice for even more tropical flavor.
Ways to Serve Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail
- In a chilled glass garnished with a pineapple wedge.
- Poolside with a little paper umbrella for fun.
- Alongside light appetizers for a summer get-together.
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