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Homemade Piña Colada

This Piña Colada is a blended cocktail featuring crushed pineapple, coconut cream, and rum, resulting in a thick, creamy beverage with a smooth texture and vibrant tropical flavor. The ingredients are combined in a blender until fully smooth, creating a frosty and visually appealing drink with a glossy, bubbly surface. It is served chilled with optional garnishes for a refreshing presentation.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple preferably fresh or canned, drained
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream for richness and flavor
  • 1/4 cup white rum optional for alcohol content
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 cup ice cubes for blending a frosty texture

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Add the crushed pineapple, coconut cream, white rum, granulated sugar, and ice cubes into the blender.
  2. Secure the lid on the blender and blend on high speed for about 30-45 seconds until the mixture is smooth, thick, and frosty, with no visible chunks of ice.
  3. Stop the blender and check the consistency; the drink should be creamy, with a glossy, slightly bubbly surface indicating proper blending.
  4. Pour the blended Piña Colada into chilled glasses, ensuring an even distribution of the frosty mixture.
  5. Garnish each glass with a pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry if desired, and serve immediately with a straw or cocktail umbrella.