The PERFECT Pina Colada Recipe - Kitchen Basics

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.

Introduce the recipe and the blender being used (Vitamix commercial grade).

Mention that the blender is specifically for making pina coladas.

List the ingredients: fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, coconut milk, nutmeg, lime juice, cream of coconut, white rum, and ice.

State that the recipe makes about 3 to 4 drinks depending on cup size.

Add about 4.5 cups of ice to the blender.

Add fresh pineapple, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, and nutmeg to the blender.

Add 3 to 4 ounces of white rum (optional for virgin version).

Mix the ingredients in the blender, noting that the blender is strong enough to handle it without needing assistance.

Blend the mixture using the setting for pina coladas until ready.

Prepare hurricane glasses for serving.

Pour the blended pina colada into the glasses.

Garnish with fresh pineapple, cherries, and little umbrellas.

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