This is a Pina Colada Mocktail like no other. Our Virgin Piña Coladas are infused with both coconut and pineapple flavors.
And mixed using a non-alcoholic spirit. It’s slightly sweet and horribly refreshing.
This is a cocktail your summer shouldn’t be without!
Virgin Piña Colada
It is hard to imagine long summertime days lazing by the pool without a refreshing tropical drink.
What a cruel world that would be, right?
So, to assist you in your summer relaxing sessions, we have gone and made our Virgin Pina Colada cocktail for your enjoyment.
We’re taking what we know about the classic pina colada and mixing it up to make a pina colada mocktail recipe.
Here’s What You Need To Make Our Piña Colada Mocktail
Ice. For this recipe, start with cubes of clear ice.
Unsweetened Coconut Milk. Coconut milk is the perfect non-dairy ingredient to use for this recipe—coconut milk also helps builds a smooth and creamy texture.
REAL Cream of Coconut. I love this brand because their cream of coconut is the best I have ever had; it’s creamy and loaded with a sweetness that is bursting with fresh coconut flavor.
Pineapple Juice. You can’t have a pina colada without pineapple. Grab pineapple juice to add the perfect amount of pineapple flavor to this fruity tropical drink.
Coconut Syrup. You can usually find coconut syrup in one or two places in your local grocery store, it may be stocked in the coffee and tea aisle next to other flavored syrups, and you may also find it near the alcohol at your grocery or liquor store.
Lime Juice. I recommend using fresh lime juice, the tartness of lime juice balances out the sweetness of this deliciously summery mocktail.
Wedge of Fresh Lime. Pineapple Leaves & Pineapple Chunks. A few of these garnishes, the wedge of lime, and the pineapple add flavor and visual interest—the pineapple leaves just look cool. Thread all three on a bamboo cocktail stick and you got yourself an abolutely stunning mocktail!
How to make our Alcohol-free Piña Colada
Ingredients:
1 Serving
- ice
- 2 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 ounces Real cream of coconut
- 2 ounces of pineapple juice
- 1-ounce coconut syrup
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- pineapple leaf garnish
- pineapple chunk garnish
- lime wedge garnish
* if making a cocktail add the ingredients below to the mix
- 1 ounce of white rum
- 1 ounce of coconut-infused rum liqueur
- 1/2 ounce dark rum
Directions:
- Add ice cubes, unsweetened coconut milk, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, coconut syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a cocktail shaker tin.
- Secure the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for thirty seconds (30).
- Strain into a serving glass.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime, pineapple wedge, and a singe pineapple frond threaded on a cocktail stick.
- Serve.
Tips For Success
- Making sure all your ingredients are chilled will help ensure the piña colada is nice and cold. This will help prevent the ice from melting as fast.
- Add an additional splash of pineapple juice for a thinner texture.
- Use a high-speed blender to ensure all the ingredients get nice and blended.
- If you want a little pop of color, add a maraschino cherry to the cocktail stick along with the pineapple and lime.
- This refreshing drink can be made in a tall glass, like a hurricane glass, or a shorter glass will work too!
Is coconut cream the same as coconut syrup?
The two ingredients are not the same—coconut syrup is a sweetened simple syrup, whereas coconut cream is thicker, sweeter, and has a creamy coconut texture.
Where can I purchase cream of coconut?
You can order a bottle of Real Coconut online, and you should be able to find it at your local grocery store.
Depending on how your store is set up, it may be in the baking aisle or liquor aisle.
Can I use Coconut Water instead of Coconut Milk?
This delicious mocktail is made with coconut milk—it helps add flavor and creates a smooth and creamy texture. However, using coconut water would dilute this virgin piña colada recipe, giving it a watery taste.
Can I use frozen pineapple instead of fresh pineapple?
For this recipe, I would recommend sticking to fresh pineapple or pineapple in a can. If you are making a frozen piña colada drink, then the frozen pineapple would probably be a good choice.
Can I use a piña colada mix?
If your goal is to keep this drink alcohol-free make sure you are using a pina colada mix that does not contain alcohol as an ingredient. Piña colada mixes that contain alcohol will be clearly labeled with the APV acronym (APV = Alcohol Per Volume).
What kind of alcohol can I use to make this mocktail into a cocktail?
A classic Piña Colada cocktail uses a combination of white rum and dark rum, some piña colada recipes also use liqueurs. I like to use all three—white rum, dark rum, and a bit of Caribbean rum infused with coconut liqueur.
I like to use a white rum instead of a darker rum.
It will add some flavor but not overtake the pineapple and coconut flavors.
Check out these Piña Colada recipes:
Raspberry Piña Colada Cocktail
Now that you have the instructions on making our virgin pina colada mocktail find the recipe below in the recipe card.
Grab your ingredients so you can sip on a tropical flavor drink all summer long- perfect for those hot summer days.
The great thing about this virgin pina colada recipe is that the whole family can enjoy it.
Cheers!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ice
- 2 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 ounces Real cream of coconut
- 2 ounces of pineapple juice
- 1- ounce coconut syrup
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- pineapple leaf garnish
- pineapple chunk garnish
- lime wedge garnish
Instructions
- Into a cocktail shaker tin, add ice, unsweetened coconut milk, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, coconut syrup, and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Secure the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for thirty seconds (30).
Strain into a serving glass.
Garnish with a wedge of lime, pineapple chunk, and a singe pineapple frond threaded on a cocktail stick.
Serve.
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