Whip up a virgin piña colada instantly with just two ingredients: frozen pineapple and coconut milk! You'll be sipping on tropical island vibes made from fresh, whole ingredients all summer. Feel free to take it to the next level with pineapple juice, a pinch of salt, lime juice and maple syrup, but the two key ingredients alone definitely do the trick!
Piña coladas are one of the most iconic tropical drinks. They're refreshing and sweet, perfect for sipping poolside on hot summer days. I've always loved this classic cocktail, and even though I don't drink alcohol anymore I still crave its taste and vibes, especially when on summer vacation.
The idea for this recipe came to me after my husband recently bought a piña colada mix for entertaining some friends. I looked at the bottle and the ingredients were... a little surprising. Sure, I expected sugar and pineapple juice from concentrate, but the label also listed things like titanium dioxide, polysorbate 60 and multiple preservatives - not exactly natural and definitely not something I'd drink!
I set out to not only improve my husband's cocktail game, but also to allow for me (and the entire family) to join in on the fun. Knowing that the two key flavors of a classic piña colada are pineapple and coconut, I started with just those two ingredients.
I learned that frozen pineapple and coconut milk are really all you need for a basic non-alcoholic piña colada. It's creamy and has the authentic coconut flavors you'd expect. It's basically like a smoothie, similar to this mango pineapple one!
For a more sophisticated version to more accurately mirror a traditional piña colada, you can add pineapple juice, lime juice, a pinch of salt and a little maple syrup. Either way you'll be taken to a tropical beach with this special treat!
Ingredients
Frozen pineapple chunks are not only more convenient, but they also make the drink frosty without the need for ice.
For the coconut milk, make sure to shake the can well before using. It is best if opened at room temperature so the cream doesn't separate
Optional ingredients
- Fresh pineapple juice - for more pineapple flavor
- Lime - both the lime juice and lime zest (for tang)
- Maple syrup - for added sweetness
- Pinch of salt - to bring out the flavors as coconut milk has no salt
How to Make a Virgin Piña Colada
1. Blend.
2. Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
3. Dress it up! Garnish with a maraschino cherry, paper drink umbrella, bamboo straw, fresh pineapple wedge, pineapple leaf, and/or coconut whipped cream. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Refresh the drink with frozen pineapple rather than ice. If you have extra in the blender that you don't serve right away, it will get warm and melty. Try to avoid adding ice cubes as doing so will water it down. Instead, add more frozen pineapple to chill it and keep it frosty!
- Make it festive. The saying that we eat with our eyes applies to mocktails too! Garnishing with festive drink umbrellas or serving in these fun hurricane glasses creates a chill, tropical experience for true summertime relaxation.
Nutritional Benefits
I hope I'm not alone in wanting my piña colada mocktail to be nutritious too!
Pineapples are rich in vitamin C, which is important for repairing body tissue, supporting the immune system and helping with iron absorption. They are also a good source of manganese, helping with blood clotting and metabolism.
Coconut milk is also rich in manganese while also being a good source of magnesium, phosphorus and iron. And while it does contain fat (which we need in this drink for the creaminess), the National Institutes of Health found that it is a healthful source of saturated fats which provide pherols and antioxidants as well (source).
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I hope you enjoy this frozen mocktail at your next summer party! Please leave a comment below or tag me @eatingbyelaine if you make it so I can join in on the fun!
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2-Ingredient Virgin Piña Colada (Mocktail)
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Description
Whip up a virgin piña colada instantly with just two ingredients: frozen pineapple and coconut milk! You'll be sipping on tropical island vibes made from fresh, whole ingredients all summer. Feel free to take it to the next level with pineapple juice, a pinch of salt, lime juice and maple syrup, but the two key ingredients alone definitely do the trick!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces unsweetened frozen pineapple (~ 2 ¾ cup frozen pineapple)
- 1 cup full-fat unsweetened coconut milk - at room temperature (shake can well before using)
Optional Ingredients
- ¼ cup 100% pineapple juice
- pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
Instructions
- Add ingredients to a blender and blend until perfectly smooth and creamy.
- Taste and adjust flavors as needed.
- Garnish with maraschino cherries, paper umbrella straws, pineapple wedges and leaves and/or coconut whipped cream. Serve immediately.
Equipment
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To make it boozy, add 3 ounces of white rum and blend again.
Refresh the drink with frozen pineapple rather than ice. If you have extra in the blender that you don't serve right away, it will get warm and melty. Try to avoid adding ice cubes as doing so will water it down. Instead, add more frozen pineapple to chill it and keep it frosty!
- Prep Time: 3
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