Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail), and where to source it
Blend with a measured scoop of ice, not a full glass of it. Too much and you get flavored snow; the right amount gives you that thick, pourable slush that holds its line.
By Vince Gonzalez · Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026
Prep5 min
Cook0 min
Makesmakes 1
CuisineTiki
Cost$$
VeganGluten-free
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for1servings
Our ratio, your call. The amounts below are a tested starting point — a version, not the one and only. Anything tagged to taste is the knob you turn: start there, then make it yours.
Pineapple juice
Not-from-concentrate, chilled. Concentrate reads flat and thin once it hits the ice.
3 ozrecommended
Local / market
Coconut cream
The sweetened cream of coconut, not coconut milk. Stir the can first; the fat separates and sits on top.
Juiced to order. Without rum you need the acid to cut the fat, and bottled lime tastes cooked.
0.5 ozrecommended
Local / market
Ice
One measured cup of cubed ice, not crushed. Crushed melts fast and waters the blend.
1 cuprecommended
Local / market
Pineapple wedge
Fresh fruit for the garnish, plus a frond if the crown is still on it.
1 wedgerecommended
Local / market
The Rundown
Greedometer●●●●●Barely a splurge
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
EffortEasy
Cook it with
No-cook
The Method
BlendPineapple juice, coconut cream, lime and the measured cup of ice into the blender. Run it 15 seconds until it climbs the walls and stops churning.
PourInto a chilled hurricane glass. It should mound slightly at the rim and settle slow, not run like juice.
GarnishWedge on the rim, frond standing up behind it. The frond puts pineapple under your nose before the first sip.
Can you make Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail) in an air fryer? — Not needed
No cooking needed here — this one comes together without heat, so the air fryer sits it out.
Can you freeze Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail)? — Yes
Yes — cool it, portion into airtight containers, and freeze; thaw in the fridge and reheat.
Can you make Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail) ahead of time? — Yes
Yes — it needs the chill time to set, so making it ahead is the whole point.
Is Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail) gluten-free? — Yes
Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.
Is Virgin Pina Colada (Pina Colada Mocktail) vegan? — Yes
Yes — no meat, seafood, dairy, egg, or honey in it as written.
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