My Pina Colada recipe is an easy cocktail you can make at home with just THREE ingredients! You can also serve it as a mocktail – just omit the rum!
This is a sweet and fruity frozen pineapple drink that take just a few minutes to make. Take yourself to the tropics in under 5 minutes!
A pina colada – traditionally spelled Piña Colada, is an alcoholic cocktail made from a combination of light rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and ice. The drink was invented in the Puerto Rican capital San Juan in 1954, and is attributed to local bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero.
What Rum is best for Pina Colada?
The best rum to use is a light rum. Choose one that you like to drink! Avoid using dark rum because the flavor is a little too caramel-y and rich for a piña colada. This drink is all about fresh and fruity flavors so the light rum works best.
How to Make Piña Colada
This piña colada recipe is so easy! Place all of the ingredients in a blender. Add some crushed ice and then blend until it’s well combined and slushy.
Pour into glasses and, if you’re feeling extra-beachy, garnish with fresh pineapple.
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FAQ
Does a Piña Colada have a lot of alcohol?
Can you get drunk off of Piña Colada?
Why is it called a colada?
What is a Piña Colada made of?
Where did the colada come from?
Finding the island roots of the coconut-cream-laden Colada is complicated, as there’s more than one story told. Some say it was months in the making before its 1952 debut by one Ramon Marrero Perez, the head barman for the Caribe Hilton in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico.
What is the healthiest carbonated beverage one can drink?
The healthiest type of carbonated beverage is unflavored and unsweetened sparkling water. For example, Perrier and Pellegrino, are carbonated natural spring waters.
How much alcohol is in a PIA colada?
This piña colada recipe is pretty average. It’s not the lightest drink, nor is it the strongest cocktail you can make. With an 80 proof rum, the alcohol content is a reasonable 13 percent ABV (26 proof). It’s similar to a glass of wine, only far more delicious.
Is Pia Colada a good drink?
The new-wave Piña Colada will make you forget about the bad examples served on Bourbon Street and at all-inclusive resorts. This Colada is sweet, but balanced, with crisp rum and tart fruit complementing the rich coconut. Whether you’re on vacation or just making drinks at home, don’t neglect the Piña Colada.