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    Home » Recipes » Beverages » Frozen Piña Colada

    By Amy · Published: Jun 20, 2019 · Updated: Mar 8, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 10 Comments

    Frozen Piña Colada

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    So sweet, creamy and refreshing, this easy Frozen Piña Colada is a breeze to make!

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    2 glasses of pina colada cocktail garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges

    Piña coladas are the classic summertime frozen cocktail.  They are also just as easy to make non-alcoholic without sacrificing flavor.  An emoji of two hands being held up in celebration.

    Overhead view of 2 glasses of pina colada drink beside a cut fresh pineapple

    I didn’t realize until my early thirties just how easy these are to make at home.  All you’ll need is a blender and 3 ingredients (not including ice) for your own tropical getaway right at home (they’re budget-friendly, too!).  An emoji icon of a palm tree.

    Your Simple Ingredients

    • Cream of coconut
    • Pineapple Juice
    • Light rum
    • Ice

    A white plastic bottle of cream of coconut on a tan and brown surface

    What Is Cream of Coconut?

    Cream of coconut is coconut cream combined with sugar.  It’s normally in a can or plastic bottle and typically is found in the cocktail aisle or section of your grocery store.

    How to Make Non-Alcoholic (Virgin) Piña Coladas

    The non-alcoholic version of this cocktail is just as delicious and flavorful.  Simply substitute extra pineapple juice for the rum.

    Front view of 2 glasses of frozen pina colada garnished with cherries and fresh pineapple

    This recipe yields approximately 24 ounces which is 2 (12-ounce) servings.  Garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for a beautiful presentation.

    Enjoy and please drink responsibly.  Cheers!

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    2 glasses of pina colada cocktail garnished with maraschino cherries and pineapple wedges

    Frozen Piña Colada


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    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: Approximately 24 ounces
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    Description

    Homemade Frozen Piña Coladas are a breeze to make right at home with just 3 simple ingredients!


    Ingredients

    • 3 cups crushed ice
    • 1/2 cup cream of coconut
    • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
    • 1/2 cup light rum
    • Maraschino cherries and/or pineapple wedges, for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Place crushed ice in your blender pitcher.  Pour in cream of coconut, pineapple juice and rum.  Cover and blend until smooth.  Add more ice for a thicker consistency, if desired.
    2. Pour into glasses and garnish with maraschino cherries and/or pineapple wedges, if desired.

    Notes

    • Substitute extra pineapple juice in place of rum to make this non-alcoholic.
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Cocktails
    • Cuisine: Puerto Rican

    Keywords: pina colada recipe, how to make pina colada

    Originally published July 12, 2012.  Updated with new photographs and recipe slightly revised on June 20, 2019.

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    1. Carmen massimino says

      June 24, 2019 at 5:49 pm

      Love all you do

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        June 25, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thanks so much, Carmen… cheers! 🙂

        Reply
      • Patty Rosi says

        October 18, 2020 at 9:27 pm

        Is the only difference between Pina colada’s & frozen Pina colada’s the ice?! I used to make them & throw ice cubes in this recipe says use crushed ice, because when we went to a restaurant one day they asked do you want a pina colada or a frozen Pina colada ? My daughter said I like the frozen one better so I stopped making them?!!

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        • Amy says

          October 19, 2020 at 8:32 am

          Hi Patty, yes – they can be blended with ice (frozen) or the liquid ingredients can be shaken heavily with ice in a cocktail shaker and strained into a glass. I have not tried this recipe shaken with ice so I cannot say how it tastes. I’m thinking it would probably be too rich/heavy without the blended ice to dilute it.

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        • Patty Rosi says

          October 25, 2020 at 1:22 am

          I have made Pina colada’s before they come out regular Pina Colada’s is the crushed ice the trick?! regular ice cubes don’t seem to make it thick enough So should I not use ice cubes but use crushed ice instead?!

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          • Amy says

            October 25, 2020 at 9:54 am

            Hi Patty, I just find that I get a smoother consistency using crushed ice, but you can use cubes if you want. I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

    2. Melissa says

      August 05, 2018 at 11:18 am

      Ir esa very yummy

      ★★★★

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      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        August 07, 2018 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks so much, Melissa! Cheers!

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    3. Shari Lewis says

      July 12, 2012 at 11:10 am

      My all-time favorite drink – no matter what the weather! I like to use Malibu coconut rum (yum) to ramp up the coconutty flavor, and I add just a dollop of half and half to the blender for a little extra creaminess. May have to pick up the fixin’s for this today. It’s your fault, Amy, for posting such a delectable recipe and picture!! 🙂

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      • The Blond Cook says

        July 14, 2012 at 9:57 am

        Yum…that sounds good! The bad thing is that I have to slurp ’em down in this heat before they melt…LOL!

        Reply

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