Pina colada

Pineapple, rum, and coconut all combine for this creamy, delicious pina colada.

A few weeks ago, I saw on Instagram that it was national pina colada day and I realized that I had never made a one. I mean it’s like a quintessential summertime drink. Or vacation drink. So I gathered up the ingredients and here we are. A classic tropical favorite.

Ingredients for pina colada

Rum- white rum works best in this drink

pineapple juice

cream of coconut or coconut milk

pineapple chunks- can use fresh or frozen

Ice

maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge for garnish

Recipe

The recipe is super simple- combine the rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, pineapple chunks, and ice in a blender. Blend until smooth.

This drink can also be made without a blender. Just combine the ingredients(minus the pineapple chunks, instead add an extra ounce of juice) in a shaker with ice and serve over ice. I prefer the frozen version.

Pina colada

(serves 1)

2 ounces white rum

2 ounces pineapple juice

1 1/2 ounces cream of coconut or coconut milk

2 ounces (1/4 cup) pineapple chunks

Ice- approximately 1-2 cups

Maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge for garnish (optional)

Cocktail umbrella for garnish (optional)

In a blender, combine white rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut or coconut milk, pineapple chunks, and ice. Blend until smooth. Garnish with a maraschino cherry, pineapple wedge, and cocktail umbrella, optional.

To health, wealth, and happiness! Cheers!