To make a classic piña colada, blend together white rum, cream of coconut, and fresh pineapple juice with ice until smooth. A common recipe includes:
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz cream of coconut
- 6 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 1 to 1.25 cups crushed ice
Blend all the ingredients until frothy and smooth, then pour into a chilled glass. Garnish with pineapple slices and a cocktail cherry if desired. For a frozen version, add sufficient ice or use frozen pineapple chunks. To make it non-alcoholic, simply omit the rum and optionally add pineapple or coconut cream for extra flavor. Some variations add orange juice or heavy cream for flavor richness and creaminess. Using canned cream of coconut (which is sweet and thick) instead of coconut milk is recommended for the authentic sweet coconut taste. In summary, the essential ingredients are white rum, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, and ice blended until smooth, garnished with pineapple for a tropical presentation.
