Blend the ingredients until well blended and creamy.
Pour the cocktail into a glass and garnish with a pineapple slice and a cocktail cherry.
Enjoy the exotic cocktail and dream of a white sandy beach.
Pina Colada Variations
The Pina Colada is already an absolute classic among cocktails, but who says you can't tweak it a little? Here we present three different variations of the Pina Colada, which provide a little variety in the glass.
Strawberry Pina Colada
A delicious variant of the Pina Colada is the Strawberry Pina Colada. Here you simply add some fresh or frozen strawberry puree and you get a fruity and colorful version of the cocktail.
Ingredients:
- 120 ml pineapple juice
- 60 ml coconut milk
- 60 ml of rum
- 1 handful of ice cubes
- 60 ml strawberry puree
- Pineapple pieces and strawberries for decoration
- cocktail umbrella
Preparation:
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As with the classic Pina Colada, all the ingredients are placed in a blender and mixed well.
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Add strawberry puree and mix again.
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Put some ice cubes in a cocktail glass and pour the Strawberry Pina Colada on top.
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Garnish with pineapple pieces and strawberries and add a cocktail umbrella.
Frozen pina colada
The Frozen Pina Colada is a refreshing and icy twist on the cocktail. For this, the drink is simply pureed together with crushed ice in the mixer.
Ingredients:
- 120 ml pineapple juice
- 60 ml coconut milk
- 60 ml of rum
- 1 handful of crushed ice
- Pineapple pieces for decoration
- cocktail umbrella
Preparation:
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As with the classic Pina Colada, all the ingredients are placed in a blender and mixed well.
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Add crushed ice and blend again.
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Pour the Frozen Pina Colada into a cocktail glass.
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Garnish with pineapple pieces and add a cocktail umbrella.
Virgin pina colada
For those who want to do without alcohol, the Virgin Pina Colada is the perfect version of the cocktail. Here the rum is simply left out and replaced with pineapple juice.
Ingredients:
- 120 ml pineapple juice
- 60 ml coconut milk
- 1 handful of ice cubes
- Pineapple pieces for decoration
- cocktail umbrella
Preparation:
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Place all ingredients in a blender and mix well.
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Put some ice cubes in a cocktail glass and pour the Virgin Pina Colada on top.
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Garnish with pineapple pieces and add a cocktail umbrella.
Tips for the perfect Pina Colada
To make your Pina Colada cocktail perfect, here are a few tips for you:
Use fresh ingredients:
Use fresh pineapple and coconut to enhance the flavor of the cocktail. Fresh pineapple juice and coconut milk provide a more natural and intense taste.
Use good rum:
The rum is an important part of the Pina Colada cocktail and should be of good quality. A white rum is ideal for this cocktail, but you can also use a dark or golden rum to try out different flavors.
Use crushed ice:
Crushed ice provides a creamy and refreshing texture to the cocktail. Make sure to perfectly chill and dilute your cocktail.
Decorate with pineapple and cocktail umbrellas:
A Pina Colada without a pineapple as decoration is unthinkable. Cut a pineapple into small pieces and use them to garnish your cocktail. A cocktail umbrella completes the summery feeling.
Use a blender:
A mixer is essential for the perfect consistency of the Pina Colada cocktail. Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth and creamy.
Conclusion
With our Pina Colada cocktail recipe you have the opportunity to bring a piece of vacation home. This Caribbean cocktail is easy to mix and tastes incomparably delicious. With a few tips and variations, you can rediscover the cocktail over and over again and enjoy a summery taste experience. We hope that you enjoyed our recipe and that you will soon try the Pina Colada for yourself. Feel free to try our other cocktail recipes and be inspired by our tips and tricks. Cheers!