Name: Frozen Piña Colada
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Approximately 24 ounces
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 3 cups crushed ice; 1/2 cup cream of coconut; 1/2 cup pineapple juice (or pineapple orange juice); 1/2 cup light rum; Optional: maraschino cherries and/or pineapple wedges, for garnish

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

With tomorrow being the official first day of summer, sharing this cocktail is a must! Piña coladas are the classic summertime frozen cocktail (in my opinion). They are also just as easy to make non-alcoholic without sacrificing flavor.

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!

Piña Colada Ingredients:

Cream of coconut
Pineapple Juice – You can also substitute pineapple orange juice (I’ve done this more than once!)
Light rum
Ice

What is cream of coconut?

Cream of coconut is coconut cream combined with sugar. It’s normally in a can or plastic bottle and can be found in the cocktail aisle or section of the 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 (or even water!) for the rum.

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!).

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