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Easy swaps
For a less rich variation, replace the 1 fluid ounce sweetened cream of coconut with 1 fluid ounce canned light coconut milk plus 1 teaspoon 1:1 simple syrup; it is not nutritionally equivalent to the base recipe.
Omit rum and add 2 fluid ounces coconut water for a non-alcoholic variation; alcohol and calorie totals change.
Mixpert tips
Use cream of coconut, not unsweetened coconut cream, for the classic flavor.
Avoid overblending, which melts the ice and thins the drink.
How do I stop a Piña Colada from becoming watery?+
Use cold pineapple juice and measure the ice before blending. Blend only until the sweetened cream of coconut, rum, juice, and ice are smooth; running the blender too long melts the ice. Serve at once, since the frozen texture cannot be held indefinitely.
What is the difference between coconut cream and cream of coconut?+
Cream of coconut is sweetened and designed for drinks; coconut cream is unsweetened and needs separate sweetening.
Can I make a Piña Colada without a blender?+
Yes. Shake the ingredients hard with ice and strain over crushed ice for a thinner but flavorful version.
Can I make this Piña Colada alcohol-free?+
Yes, but simply leaving out rum changes the volume and balance. Our virgin Piña Colada uses frozen pineapple, light coconut milk, coconut water, and lime to make a complete blended mocktail. Follow that recipe for the alcohol-free proportions and nutrition.
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