Pina Colada
The Pina Colada is a medium rum creamy cocktail, sweet and creamy on the palate. Blended and served in a hurricane glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official contemporary classics cocktails.
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 29 out of 100
- Sweet
- 74 out of 100
- Fruity
- 59 out of 100
- Creamy
- 68 out of 100
- Boozy
- 48 out of 100
How to make a Pina Colada
To make a Pina Colada, blend with ice and pour into a hurricane glass: 3 oz light rum, 1½ oz coconut milk and 1½ oz pineapple.
You'll need
- Light rum3 oz
- Coconut milk1½ oz
- Pineapple1½ oz
Make it virgin: the Virgin Pina Colada.
Instructions
- 1
Add light rum, coconut milk and pineapple to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 2
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 3
Pour into a hurricane glass.
Why blend? Blending light rum and coconut milk with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Pina Colada questions
What does a Pina Colada taste like, and is it sweet?
Yes, it's on the sweet side: it's mostly sweet and creamy. It's a medium drink at about 14% ABV once mixed.
How much alcohol is in a Pina Colada?
About 14% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What glass do you serve a Pina Colada in?
A hurricane or highball glass.