A nonalcoholic tropical blend of creamy coconut cream, juicy pineapples, mango puree, and coconut sugar is garnished with a wedge of pineapple slice to create a tropical feel in your home. Best of all, it’s a drink the entire family can enjoy guilt-free!
Making Piña Colada at home is a breeze. You only need a little time and a handful of fresh ingredients to prepare this thirst-quenching summer drink. It is served in a hurricane glass garnished with a maraschino cherry and pineapple wedge. Did you know: Since 1978, Piña Colada is the national drink of Puerto Rico. To make this non-alcoholic drink, all you need is a few essential ingredients, five minutes of your time, and a strong blender. Just blend and enjoy. Close your eyes and sip, and you might be able to hear the ocean waves crashing around you.
Health Benefits of Pineapple Mango Piña Colada!
If made with the right ingredients, this non-alcoholic drink can benefit your health. This drink contains:
Coconut: which is low in cholesterol and is considered a good source of fiber and manganese. Pineapple: a rich source of vitamin C and manganese. In addition to that, pineapples are low in cholesterol and saturated fat – also, an excellent source of fiber. Pineapple juice: is a wonderful source for vitamin C. Mango: a low-calorie fruit that is high in fiber and a great source of vitamins A and C. Overall, this drink is a nutritional powerhouse.
Difference between Coconut Cream and Cream of Coconut!
Cream of coconut is a thick, sweetened form of coconut milk and is the most popular choice to use when it comes to cocktails. A traditional piña colada is made with cream of coconut, and therefore it tastes so sweet.
- Start by adding ice, pineapple, juice, scooped coconut cream, pineapple chunks, sugar, and mango puree into your blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into tall hurricane glasses, garnish with fresh pineapple wedges, cherry, and enjoy! This piña colada recipe has a velvety texture and will deliver a unique and refreshing flavor all in one sip: it’s genuinely a tropical treat!
» For best taste, use chilled pineapple in this recipe. » This recipe makes 4 cups of piña colada but can be easily scaled up or down to suit your preferences. » Feel free to add alcohol to this recipe to amp up the piña colada flavor. For best flavor, add 2 oz. of rum to the blender and blend. » There are so many different ways in which you can make these drink alcoholic. Some tested and tried options are coconut rum, white rum, aged, spiced, or dark rum. » Like thick and frothy piña colada, be sure to use frozen pineapple chunks. » For this Piña Colada drink, please use coconut cream. Refrigerate the full-fat coconut milk can for 3-4 hours. When chilled, scoop out the solid coconut cream on top and add it to the recipe. » Taste equally good with frozen pineapple! You can either use store-bought frozen pineapples or make some at home. To make at home: peel and core the pineapple. Cut into desired chunks. Transfer it to a plastic bag and freeze until solid. But if you prefer a less sugary piña colada than use coconut cream. It the rich and thick cream that rises to the top of the can after the full-fat coconut milk is refrigerated. It delivers the same taste and flavor minus the extra sweetness: All coconut flavor and less sugar. Because of added sugar, coconut cream and cream of coconut cannot be substituted for each other. The piña colada made with coconut cream can be sweetened with cane sugar or honey.
Let me know in the comments when you make it. Feel free to contact me with any questions or inquiries, and I would be happy to answer them.
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