The Recipe · No.801 · Virgin Piña Colada

Virgin Piña Colada, and Where to Source It

Use frozen pineapple and full-fat coconut cream so it blends thick without watering down on ice. A little fresh lime keeps it from being cloying.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook0 min
Makes2 servings
CuisinePuerto Rican
Cook it with
No-cook
Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Pineapple
Frozen chunks for body without dilution. Ripe fruit is sweetest. Local.
2 cups
Local / market
Coconut cream
Full-fat for the rich, creamy texture. A coconut cream with no gums blends cleanest.
1 cup
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Pineapple juice
To loosen the blend to a pourable thickness.
1/2 cup
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Lime
A little juice to cut the sweetness. A fresh lime is best.
1 tbsp
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One list, with a link to where to buy each one.
Part Two
The Method
  1. Load the blenderAdd the pineapple, coconut cream, juice, and lime.
  2. Blend thickBlend on high until smooth and creamy.
  3. ServePour into chilled glasses.
  4. GarnishTop with a pineapple wedge.
Part Three
The Toolkit

Blender · Citrus press · Tall glass

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