Virgin Piña Colada
The Quirky Foodster Team
Hurricane glass
Glass
Pineapple wedge and cherry
Garnish
Ingredients
- Cream of coconut — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 150 ml (5 oz)
Method
- Add all ingredients to a blender with a cup of ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a hurricane glass.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and cherry.
Description: A blended, tropical coconut and pineapple mocktail carrying all the flavor of the classic without the rum.
Cultural Background: A natural non-alcoholic adaptation of Puerto Rico's national drink, popular at family-friendly resorts and pool bars.
Tips: Use cream of coconut (sweetened), not coconut milk or water, for the correct rich texture.
Variations: Blend with fresh strawberries for a fruity, colorful variation.
Serving Suggestion: Serve immediately while still frosty from the blender.
Nutrition: Approx. 260 kcal per serving
FAQs:
Q: Can I make this lower in sugar?
A: Using unsweetened coconut cream with a smaller added sweetener adjusts the sugar level, though it changes the classic texture somewhat.
- Cream of coconut — 60 ml (2 oz)
- Pineapple juice — 150 ml (5 oz)
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