Strawberry Pina Colada
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This Strawberry Pina Colada takes you to a tropical paradise. Made with frozen strawberries, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, white rum, and ice, this is a fool-proof cocktail that will be a huge hit all summer long. Don’t worry! You can make a virgin Strawberry Pina colada for the kids as well. Details below!
Strawberry Pina Colada
In years past we have loved sipping frozen pina coladas by the pool. They are cool and refreshing and help you cool off in this summer heat. But this summer we decided to elevate the pina colada and we are now swooning over these strawberry pina coladas. They are sweet and delicious and the perfect summer treat that is ready in just five minutes. Once you make these it will become your new poolside beverage all summer long.
Ingredients:
- 2 Cups Ice
- 2 Cups Frozen Strawberries
- 6 Ounces of Pineapple Juice
- 4 Ounces White Rum
- 4 Ounces Cream of Coconut
- Fresh Strawberries (optional garnish)
How to Make Strawberry Pina Colada
- Set the strawberry garnishes off to the side and add the rest of the ingredients to a powerful blender, starting with the ice and frozen strawberries.
- Blend for about a minute or until nice and smooth. If need be, use a tamper to move the items around in your blender as it’s mixing. This helps it reach its full potential in blending power.
- Pour into two hurricane glasses, if desired. Pop the strawberry garnish on top and add a straw for the perfect finish. Enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- A tamper helps you blend the ingredients together. If you do not have one and your blender is struggling to mix, turn off your blender, make sure the blades have stopped completely, and then stir it with a nice big spoon to move the ingredients around a bit.
- If you want more coconut flavor you can use coconut rum instead of white rum.
- If you love pineapple flavor, swap out 1 cup of strawberries for 1 cup of frozen chopped pineapple. If you want to be fancy you can make a layer of strawberries and then add a layer of pineapple to the top.
- Do not replace cream of coconut with coconut milk or coconut cream. You will need to find cream of coconut in the mixed drink section of the store. If you are having trouble locating it, you can purchase it on Amazon.
- Double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd.
- If you want your drink to be sweeter, you can add a splash of simple strawberry syrup to the blender as well.
- Add ¼ of lime juice for an extra kick.
Storage
This strawberry pina colada is best enjoyed right away. Thank goodness they are so easy to make and you can always have the ingredients on hand.
Can I use fresh strawberries?
This recipe calls for frozen strawberries to help thicken the drink. If you opt for fresh strawberries you will want to add more ice to the drink. Start by doubling the ice to 4 cups. This may make the drink less potent.
Can I make a virgin Strawberry Pina Colada?
Yes, you can make a virgin Strawberry Pina colada. Just omit the white rum from the recipe and enjoy! You can also add 4 ounces of lemon lime soda as a substitute if you prefer.
Strawberry Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Ice
- 2 Cups Frozen Strawberries
- 6 Ounces Pineapple Juice
- 4 Ounces White Rum
- 4 Ounces Cream of Coconut
- Fresh Strawberries (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Set the strawberry garnishes off to the side and add the rest of the ingredients to a powerful blender, starting with the ice and frozen strawberries.
- Blend for about a minute or until nice and smooth. If need be, use a tamper to move the items around in your blender as it’s mixing. This helps it reach its full potential in blending power.
- Pour into two hurricane glasses, if desired. Pop the strawberry garnish on top and add a straw for the perfect finish. Enjoy!
Notes
Yields: About 32 Ounces
Serves: 2
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 654Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 25gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 153mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 9gSugar: 37gProtein: 4g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
