If you like piña coladas...you're going to love such a simple preparation! This vegan piña colada recipe with coconut milk, lime juice, pineapple and rum evokes classic beach-y flavors that are SO refreshing. Ready in just 10 minutes with four ingredients!
What's in a vegan pina colada?
- Frozen pineapple - either frozen from a can or out of a freezer bag
- Coconut milk/cream - for the creamy liquid base and tropical flavor
- 2 oz light rum- like Bacardi Silver (If you'd like a non-alcoholic version, I recommend substituting pineapple juice).
- Lime juice - for added tang
For serving I like to garnish with lime zest, fresh mint, and a pinch of salt.
How to Make a 4-Ingredient Pina Colada
- In a high speed blender, combine pineapple, coconut milk, lime juice, rum, and salt.
- Serve in cold glasses with garnishes of choice. Best consumed fresh.
When I took these photos I realized this looked like an alcoholic smoothie...which is basically is! Preparation is very minimal: you'll add the ingredients to a blend, mix on high, and serve with some garnishes.
Cream of coconut adds a nice amount of body to this drink, so I recommend refrigerating the can for a couple hours before using. This way, some cream will form above the milk itself and you can scoop that out. Honestly, it does not make a huge difference either way, so no worries if you forget!
While I was trying to keep things minimal, there are a number of variations I think would be delicious. Feel free to try adding:
- Fresh ginger, for spice
- Basil in place of mint for a garnish
- A splash of sparkling water for fizz
- A "float" of dark rum (an added splash of rum on the top of the drink
- Mango for even more tropical flavor
I hope you enjoy this frozen pina colada recipe! Please let me know in the comments if you give it a shot.
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4-Ingredient Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped frozen pineapple
- ¼ cup canned coconut milk + a few TBS cream from the top of the can (2 oz total)
- Juice of one lime
- 2 shots rum of choice 2 oz total, or substitute with pineapple juice for virgin option
- Pinch of salt optional
- Maple syrup and pineapple juice to sweeten if needed optional
- Mint and lime wedges for garnishing optional
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, combine pineapple, coconut milk, lime juice, rum, and salt.
- Taste and adjust to your liking, adding more lime juice and salt as needed. If your pineapple is not very sweet, I recommend adding a bit of maple syrup or pineapple juice to sweeten.
- Serve in cold glasses with garnishes of choice. Best consumed fresh.
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