How to make Pina Colada

coconut cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream powder

Coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

white rum

🥗Healthier: light rum

💰Cheaper: spiced rum

Spiced rum offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

Cut the top off the whole pineapple.

Slice a ring of pineapple for garnishing and cut that piece in half, setting it aside in a bowl with a few strawberries.

Use a knife to poke the inside of the pineapple to make it easier to scoop out with a spoon.

Scoop out the pineapple flesh, being careful not to cut yourself, and reserve the scooped-out pineapple for the drink.

Prepare the other ingredients: cream of coconut, vodka (or Malibu coconut rum), pineapple juice, and ice.

In a NutriBullet or blender, add the cream of coconut, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple chunks, and vodka (or rum).

Add ice to the blender and blend until smooth and creamy.

Fill the hollowed-out pineapple with the blended pina colada mixture, leaving an inch of space at the top.

Garnish the rim of the pineapple bowl with fresh strawberries and the pineapple ring.

Add a straw and optional additional garnishes as desired.

Top off the drink with whipped cream.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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