Virgin Pina Colada or non-alcoholic pina colada is a deliciously creamy, and refreshing Puerto Rican drink made with Pineapple and coconut milk. If you are looking for some easy-to-make, alcohol-free, tropical drink recipes to try this summer, this recipe is perfect for you.
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Summers are almost here, so it's time to start making and enjoying all the refreshing summer recipes with family and friends.
Today, I am sharing the recipe for one of my favorite summer drinks- Virgin Pina colada. This tropical alcohol-free coconut drink is equally loved by adults and kids.
So, if you are looking for non-alcoholic drink recipes that could be enjoyed with the whole family, try virgin pina colada.
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What's Pina Colada?
Pina Colada is a tropical drink invented by a Bartender at Caribe Hilton in 1954 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In 1978 it got declared as the official drink of Puerto Rico.
The literal meaning of Pina Colada is strained Pineapple.
The original recipe uses rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Even the ratio of these ingredients was fixed. However, with time different versions and ratios started getting used in the recipe. A lot of people now use coconut milk instead of coconut cream. You too can adjust it as per your taste preference.
The popularity of this drink can be guessed from the fact that the 10th of July is celebrated as the National Pina Colada Day in the US.
Virgin Pina Colada
The alcohol-free version of Pina Colada is called Virgin Pina Colada. So, even if you don't consume alcohol or avoiding it for some time, you can still enjoy the virgin version of this drink. Since there is no alcohol in it, kids can have it too.
It's a perfect drink for your summer parties.
What goes in virgin pina colada?
To make virgin pina colada, the following ingredients are needed:
Ingredient notes
- Pineapple: For best results, use fresh juicy sweet pineapple. However, it can also be made with canned or frozen pineapples.
- Pineapple juice: Use pineapple juice without added sugar.
- Coconut milk: I have used full fat, canned cocont milk. Fresh coconut milk can also be used. You can also use cream of coconut in this recipe but in that case, skip sugar as cream of coconut is already sweetened.
- Sugar: Optional. You may skip sugar or use a healthier sweetner of your choice.
How to make?
Virgin pina colada is one of the easiest drink recipes to make. You just need to throw everything in a blender and blend.
Pour into glasses. Garnish with pineapple chunks. If required, add more ice cubes and enjoy!
Recipe tips and tricks
- Instead of adding ice, you can use frozen pineapple in the recipe.
- Adding sugar is optional, you may skip it completely or replace with a healthier sweetner of choice.
- After blending, freeze pina colada in popsicle molds to enjoy pina colada popsicles.
Frequently asked questions
No. Pina colada tastes the best when it's creamy and frothy. If you make it in advance, you will lose the froth and creaminess. Also, the ice will melt, making the pina colada watery.
So, keep all the ingredients ready and blend just before serving.
Use frozen pineapple instead of ice, if you want to avoid that.
Quick and easy summer drink recipes
If you are looking for more quick, easy, and refreshing summer drink recipes, don't miss checking the following links:
And, if you want to try another very easy Puerto Rican dish then do try this Puerto Rican Tembleque recipe. It's a delicious vegan dessert made with just 5 ingredients (including sugar and salt).
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Recipe
Non-alcoholic Pina Colada
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks fresh, frozen or canned all are fine
- 1 cup pineapple juice without artificial sweetener
- 2 cups coconut milk unsweetened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar optional, adjust as per taste
- ¼ cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend.
- Pour into glasses. Garnish with pineapple chunks and enjoy!
Notes
- Adding sugar is optional, you may skip it completely or replace it with a healthier sweetener of choice.
- Instead of adding ice, you can use frozen pineapple in the recipe.
- Cream of coconut can also be used instead of coconut milk.
- After blending, freeze pina colada in popsicle molds to enjoy pina colada popsicles.
- More recipe tips and tricks are given in the post above. Please follow them to make this recipe.
Just tried this recipe and served to my family to celebrate preparations for our beach vacation coming up and everyone loved it. I think we'll make it again on vacation and the grownups will each get some good rum in theirs!
Hi David. Thanks a lot for sharing your feedback with me, so happy to know that your family enjoyed it.
Pina colada is one of the most refreshing and delicious non-alocoholic drink out there, my problem is I can't stop at one glass in summer, so exotic!!!
Hahaha, same here Jagruti. Thanks for the comment.
Delicious
Thank you 🙂
One of my favorite drink is this pina colada, Love the fact that it is virgin . such refreshing drink with so yum flavors and perfect for summer hot days. Beautifully captured !
Thanks Sasmita 🙂
I just love virgin pina colada and it's high time I need to make it. The pina colada look perfect for hot summer days.
Thanks, Lathiya. I love it too 🙂
I love the virgin pina colada, such refreshing flavors. Beautiful pictures.
Thank you Sapana 🙂
This is one of my most favourite drink...Looks delicious and so refreshing....Just going to grab a glass or I need to make one right now!!
Thanks a lot Padma 🙂
If I had to choose something to drink for the rest of my life, it will be this Virgin Pina Colada. I order it all the time when we eat out. Lovely recipe and I am tempted to make it right away.
Thanks Sandhya :), It's one of my favorite drinks too 🙂
Virgin Pina Colada looks so refreshing and tempting. Such a tasty and cooling drink, love it. Happy to know how Pina Colada originated.
Thanks Mayuri 🙂
Two tropical flavors together make this drink so refreshing absolutely perfect for Summer...I love this non-alcoholic version...
This is my kid's favorite drink. we usually drink at Mexican restaurants. Now with current situation, we make it at home. Your recipe looks easy and refreshing!
Thanks Uma 🙂
Pinacolada is my favorite drink. In summers, what better than a chilled glass of this. Absolutely loving it.
Thank you 🙂
That is such a refreshing and inviting Pina Colada. Perfect for kids and teetotalers like me 🙂 Thanks for the recipe.
Thanks Pavani 🙂
This is such a beautiful summer treat. I do love a good tall glass of tropical pina colada on any day in summer.
Thank you 🙂