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About Virgin Pina Colada
Pina Colada is a Spanish name for strained pineapple, and it originates from Puerto Rico. It is a cocktail made with pineapple juice, coconut milk, or cream of coconut and rum. Since we do not consume alcohol, this is my non-alcoholic version of Pina Colada. Our Virgin Pina Colada requires only two main ingredients. Also, instead of juice, I have used frozen pineapple, and hence there is no need for ice. Frozen pineapple makes the smoothie frothy, slushy, and creamier.
Ingredients
How To Make Pina Colada
Pina Colada with Frozen Pineapple Chunks
Keep the frozen pineapple chunks at room temperature for only 5-7 minutes to soften them a little.
Pina Colada with Fresh Pineapple
Freeze the fresh pineapple chunks for 10-15 minutes before making the cocktail.
Making Pina Colada
To the high-power blender, add pineapple chunks, coconut milk, and sea salt. Blend until well combined, creamy, and smooth. Taste and add maple syrup or honey if needed and as needed.
Serve the chilled Pina Colada as it is or garnish it with chopped pineapples.
Garnishing Suggestions
Serve the cocktail with chopped pineapples and cherry. You can also garnish it with mint leaves. Garnish Pina Colada with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Top the Pina Colada with whipped cream or for a vegan option with coconut whipped cream.
Variations
To make the cocktail creamier and more like a milkshake, add a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream in the blender along with other ingredients. For a mint-flavored Pina Colada, add a few fresh mint leaves. For healthier options and protein boost, you can add chia seeds or hemp seeds.
Make-Ahead and Leftover
You can make Virgin Pina Colada a few hours before you are planning to serve. Keep it refrigerated until the time of serving. If you have a leftover cocktail, refrigerate for up to two days. Upon refrigeration, coconut milk and pineapple juice may separate, so blend the cocktail quickly and then serve.
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