Virgin Pina Colada

Two glasses of creamy non-alcohol beverage, with paper straws and garnishes of pineapple, cherry and mint.

Our virgin pina colada is cool, creamy and refreshing. This tropical drink is made with frozen pineapple, pineapple juice and coconut cream and no alcohol.

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 1

Servings: Servings

Calories: 253kcal

Author: Pat Nyswonger

Ingredients

½ cup water
½ cup granulated sugar
3 cups pineapple juice divided
3 cups frozen pineapple chunks
1 can 15 oz. unsweetened coconut cream
1 cup ice cubes

Garnishes:

Pineapple wedges
Marchiano cherries
Fresh mint sprigs

Instructions

Make in Advance:

In a small saucepan set over medium, bring the water and sugar to a boil, stir until the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool.
Pour half of the pineapple juice into an ice cube tray and freeze.

To Make the Pina Coladas:

Place the frozen pineapple, cooled syrup, remaining pineapple juice and the coconut cream in a blender. Process on high speed, adding frozen cubes of pineapple juice and regular ice cubes to desired consistency.
Divide into 2 to 4 chilled hurricane glasses, add one or two pineapple ice cubes to each glass, and garnish each serving with a pineapple wedge, Marciano cherry, and a mint sprig.

Notes

This recipe will make enough for 2 serving in large 17 oz. glasses or 4 servings in medium 8 oz. glasses.
To prepare in advance: Make the simple syrup and the frozen pineapple juice cube can be made in advance at your convenience.
Frozen pineapple cubes are available in most local grocery stores.
Be sure to select canned unsweetened coconut cream, it should be located next to the canned coconut milk. You will also be able to purchase unsweetened coconut milk at any Asian market.
You can substitute unsweetened coconut milk, however, unsweetened coconut cream will elevate the flavor of this creamy beverage.
Adding frozen pineapple juice will reduce the amount of ice needed.
Reserve a few of the froze pineapple juice cubes and add 1 or 2 to each glass before filling.

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