This 3-ingredient Piña Colada recipe is quick and easy to make, it includes zero added sweeteners, and it’s as refreshing and delicious as ever.
If you like piña coladas… ???
…but maybe don’t like them knock-your-socks-off-syrupy-and-sweet, then this may just be the perfect piña colada recipe for you.
For years, I’ve had a tradition of ordering a piña colada anytime I find myself near a beach. Because, as a born-and-raised Kansas girl, you’d better believe that beach time always calls for maximum celebrating, even in the most predictably touristy of cocktail ways. Cutesy umbrellas adorning my drink? Bring ’em on. Colorful bendy straws? You bet. A few dollars extra to have my cocktail served up in a ridiculously enormous fresh pineapple? Not even one bit ashamed. Piña coladas are my happy vacation cocktail, and I’m in it for no less than the full experience. ?
That said though, as much as I adore the combo of fresh pineapple and coconut in piña coladas, most poolside-bar versions that I’ve been served are also usually filled with heaps of added sugars and preservatives, thanks mostly to the classic “cream of coconut” (different than coconut cream) that’s traditionally mixed into piña coladas. Neither sugar nor preservatives, of course, being my jam. And also neither of which, I would argue, are needed at all to make a good piña colada! As a matter of fact, your cocktail will taste infinitely better without them.
Thus, today I’m excited to present to you my favorite piña colada recipe.
It’s made with 3 simple ingredients — frozen pineapple, rum and coconut milk. It only takes a minute or two to blend up. It contains zero added sweeteners (trust me, the pineapple and coconut milk already make it plenty sweet). And it is guaranteed to give you those delicious, beachy, sunny vacation vibes wherever in the world life may find you.
Let’s make some!
How To Make A Piña Colada | 1-Minute Video
Piña Colada Ingredients:
So what’s in this easy piña colada recipe? No cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez or Coco Real), no storebought piña colada mix, no sugar-added pineapple juice…no need. To make these naturally-sweetened piña coladas (which also happen to be naturally gluten-free and vegan), you will simply need:
- Frozen pineapple: A bag of it store-bought, or you can cut and freeze your own.
- Rum: White rum is traditional, but any kind will do.
- Coconut milk: As in normal, straight-from-the-can (or carton) coconut milk. You can either use the full-fat or light coconut milk, your choice.
Then of course, you’re welcome to garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple, a maraschino cherry on top, paper umbrellas, straws…get as carried away as you’d like. No judgement here. ;)
Also, if you are looking for a non-alcoholic virgin piña colada recipe, you’re welcome to just nix the rum and maybe just add in a bit of extra pineapple juice or water to help the mixture blend.
How To Make A Piña Colada
To make this frozen piña colada recipe, simply combine all of your ingredients together in a blender and puree until smooth! If the mixture is too thick, feel free to add in a little extra water. Otherwise, it should be a breeze!
Cheers, everyone!
3-Ingredient Piña Colada
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 3 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
This 3-ingredient Piña Colada recipe is quick and easy to make, it includes zero added sweeteners, and it’s as refreshing and delicious as ever.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (about 3 cups) frozen pineapple chunks
- 3 ounces (1/3 cup) white rum
- 2/3 cup coconut milk
- optional garnishes: fresh pineapple slices, maraschino cherries, cute paper umbrellas
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients together in a blender, and puree until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, feel free to add in extra water or coconut milk to help it blend.
- Serve immediately, topped with your desired garnishes.
Had some leftover pineapple from Easter pineapple stuffing (a standard for us) and I always have coconut milk in the pantry. This is a perfect rendition that reminds me that I haven’t been to the Caribbean in far too long. If you are using coconut milk that has a lot of solids, pour all of the liquid into the blender and about 1/2 of the solids. Blend for a minute, check the texture and taste. If it is not thick and velvety, add another tablespoon or two of solids and repeat. I was amazed at how perfectly smooth and thick this was without any ice to muddy the taste.
Great clean recipe for those of us who don’t love unnecessary additives. I ended up adding some frozen banana for a bit more sweetness.
It’s not bad, but it doesn’t taste like a pina colada. Tastes more like a frozen pineapple drink with booze. I appreciate the lack of added sugar, but it’s definitely lacking whatever it is that gives you that vacation feeling.
I did this kind of the opposite way based on what I had in the fridge… Fresh pineapple chunks, frozen coconut milk (left over from a can I had opened, and frozen in an ice cube tray), and rum. It is exactly what I was craving tonight :)
Sitting around bored, on a rainy winter day, thought I’d try something with rum
Guess what wound up here on your page. Think I will kick back and enjoy the music, sand,and my easy ,easy delicious pinacolada THANKS.
I got no rum! What can I substitute
Nummmmmm this was simple, easy and clean. Love it
Lacks flavor. The first sip is fine, perfectly average, doesn’t get better the more you you sip. Then when you’re done, you’re left with the acidity of the pineapple. I’ll be finding another recipe.
How do you use the coconut milk out of the can – blend it together or use just the liquid and discard the chunky top part ?
Delicious and simple. Thanks!
I was hesitant to try this with the limited ingredients, but it is the best! I highly recommend this for the ease of preparation and for the wonderful flavor! Thank you for this recipe!