This easy virgin piña colada mocktail recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a refreshing non-alcoholic frozen pineapple drink!
Blend up this mocktail in less than 5 minutes for a cool and refreshing treat. If you are still unclear on the difference between a mocktail and a cocktail, I have got you covered in the highlighted post.
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What is non-alcoholic piña colada made of?
The main ingredients that mimic the flavors of the boozy pina colada cocktail are the pineapple, coconut milk/cream, and lime juice. By skipping the rum, you get all the tropical flavors in a non-alcoholic refresher. Some garnishes like pineapple wedges, cherries, or umbrellas can make it look extra fancy too!
- Pineapple - Fresh pineapple chunks or pineapple juice provide the signature pineapple flavor.
- Coconut cream - This gives a rich, creamy coconut taste and texture.
- Lime juice - A touch of fresh lime juice adds a bright, tart citrus note.
- Sweetener - I am using honey in this recipe but simple syrup or agave nectar would be delicious substitutes.
- Cream - this recipe calls for cream to make the drink richer and more creamy.
- Ice - Blended with ice to make it a slushy, frozen consistency.
- Maraschino cherries - for garnish along with a lime wheel.
Can I use coconut milk instead of coconut cream?
Canned coconut milk makes an easy and affordable substitute for coconut cream in this virgin pina colada recipe. Just make small adjustments to get the desired creamy coconut flavor and texture you want.
Here are my tips:
- Use a little less coconut milk than the amount of coconut cream called for, since it's a bit thinner. Start with around ā cup.
- You may want to add a splash of cream or milk to makeup for the richness lost by not using coconut cream.
- Taste and add a bit more honey or sweetener if needed, since coconut milk can be less sweet than cream of coconut.
How to make a virgin pina colada mocktail:
- Put pineapple chunks, coconut milk, cream, lime juice, and honey into a blender.
- Add some ice cubes to the blender. Blend everything until smooth.
- Taste the blended mixture. If it's not sweet enough, add a bit more honey. If it's not tart enough, add a bit more lime juice.
- Pour the pina colada mocktail into glasses. Decorate each glass with a pineapple slice and some glazed cherries on top.
- Serve the mocktails cold. Enjoy your delicious tropical pina colada drink!
Can I blend up the Pina Colada Mocktail ahead of time?
Yes, you can blend up the Pina Colada Mocktail ahead of time.
Following my tips allows you to get a head start on prep, while still achieving that perfectly icy, slushy pina colada mocktail texture when ready to drink.
Just have the garnishes ready to top them off!
- Blend everything except the ice first. Blend the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, cream, lime juice, and honey together until completely smooth. Blending the ice in at this point can cause it to melt too quickly.
- Refrigerate the blended base mixture. Once blended, transfer the pina colada base to an airtight container or pitcher and refrigerate until ready to serve. It should keep well for 4-6 hours refrigerated.
- Add ice right before serving. When ready to serve, give the chilled base a stir, then portion it into glasses filled with fresh ice. Blend or shake vigorously to combine and achieve that signature slushy texture.
- Adjust consistency if needed. If the mixture seems too thick after blending with ice, add a splash of pineapple juice, coconut milk or water to thin it out.
- Don't blend too far in advance. While you can prep the base ahead, blending or shaking with ice before serving can cause excessive melting and dilution of flavors.
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Pina Colada Mocktail
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Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- Ā½ cup coconut milk
- ā cup heavy cream
- Ā½ Limes (juiced)
- 2 T honey
- Ice cubes
- 3 Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Put the pineapple chunks, coconut milk, cream, lime juice, and honey into a blender.1 cup pineapple chunks, Ā½ cup coconut milk, ā cup heavy cream, Ā½ Limes, 2 T honey
- Add some ice cubes to the blender. Blend everything together until the ice is all crushed up into tiny pieces.Ice cubes
- Taste the pina colada drink. If it's not sweet enough, add a little more honey. If it's not tart/sour enough, add a bit more lime juice.
- Carefully pour the blended pina colada into glasses. Decorate each glass with a pineapple slice and some glazed cherries on top.3 Maraschino cherries
- Make sure to serve the pina colada mocktails cold. Drink and enjoy this delicious tropical treat!
Nutrition Disclosure
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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