Shake up your traditional drink with this blended Tequila Pina Colada made with silver tequila, coconut cream, fresh pineapple, plus pineapple and lime juice.
A play on the ultimate Tiki drink, the Tequila Pina Colada replaces rum with tequila, but keeps the pineapple and coconut for a burst of flavour that’s richly evocative and tropical in feel. Swap it back & keep quantities the same for the classic.
Why this recipe works:
I know a typical Pina Colada is made with rum but I personally love tequila. Especially silver tequila. I really wanted a blended tequila pina colada, so this was my creation!
The combination of these tropical flavors with a hint of tart from the lime and the smooth finish of the tequila absolutely hits the spot.
If you love blended cocktails, this is the one you should try!
- Fresh pineapple – diced or chopped
- Pineapple juice – fresh or canned
- Coconut cream – comes in a can
- Tequila – silver recommended
- Simple syrup – easy to make!
- Lime juice – I prefer fresh over bottled
- Ice
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FAQ
What is the best alcohol for Piña Colada?
Is Captain Morgan good for Piña Colada?
Is Piña Colada better with Bacardi or Malibu?
Can you substitute rum for tequila?
If you substitute the rum with tequila, the drink is called a tequila colada. You can make a pitcher of shaken piña coladas up to 48 hours in advance. Store the cocktail mixture in the fridge until ready to serve but do NOT add ice to the pitcher. You’ll want to add ice to the individual glasses and pour the piña colada mixture over the ice.
What is a tequila pina colada?
A play on the ultimate Tiki drink, the Tequila Pina Colada replaces rum with tequila, but keeps the pineapple and coconut for a burst of flavour that’s richly evocative and tropical in feel. Swap it back & keep quantities the same for the classic.
What Rum do you use for Pina Colada?
For the coconut cream, I use Coco Real Cream of Coconut which is sold in squeeze bottles. I like it because it tastes great and it also keeps well in the refrigerator and doesn’t separate. For some freshness you could add a squeeze of lime! What Rum is best for Pina Colada? The best rum to use is a light rum. Choose one that you like to drink!
Can you make a PIA colada cocktail without rum?
Make it a Piña Colada Mocktail! You can easily leave out the rum and have a non-alcoholic piña colada. Just make the drink as directed and just skip the alcohol. My daughter LOVES having a fancy cocktail that’s safe for her to drink.