About Pina Colada
Refreshing and sweet pina coladas are the national drink of Puerto Rico. They are creamy, icy and slushy drinks that are perfect for enjoying on a hot day. While there are many different of pina colada recipes, two key ingredients that nearly every version will include are pineapple and coconut. Together they create a wonderfully tropical flavor in every sip. Traditionally pina coladas are also made with rum. However, they are easy to make and just as delicious (if not more so) to prepare without alcohol. Because we make this as a non-alcoholic drink it’s actually a rather healthy pina colada recipe. Our mocktail (that’s a fake, or “mock”, cocktail) is only made with 3 wholesome ingredients: fresh pineapple, thick coconut milk, and ice cubes. So the kids can also enjoy a cold and tasty beverage with an island twist. And since this is a vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, alcohol-free, healthy recipe, you can even serve these pina coladas for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!
How to make Virgin Pina Colada
- The first step is to peel and slice the pineapple into small chunks. I used half of a medium-sized pineapple and got about 2 cups of chopped pieces.
- Add the pineapple chunks to a blender jar.
- As-is this recipe makes a very sweet drink. However, if you want a super sweet version you can add a tablespoon of granulated sugar or coconut sugar or raw sugar.
- Blend the pineapple into a smooth puree. There should be no chunks or lumps in the puree.
- Then add about ¾ cup, of thick coconut milk. You can use canned coconut milk or check out my easy homemade Coconut Milk Recipe for the most flavorful and wholesome version. You can also use coconut cream. If you do you might want to add a splash of water or coconut water to thin out the consistency.
- Now add 4 to 6 ice cubes. If you are not fond of ice cubes, simply skip them.
- Blend once more until smooth, creamy, and evenly mixed.
- Pour the blended drink into two glasses and serve the Virgin Pina Colada immediately. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Virgin Pina Colada Recipe (No Alcohol Mocktail) Virgin Mojito Recipe | Refreshing Mojito Mocktail Fruit Punch Recipe | Fruit Punch Mocktail Watermelon Agua Fresca Recipe (Refreshing Mexican Drink) This Virgin Pina Colada recipe from the archives first published in May 2015 has been updated and republished on January 2023.
