Are you ready for a creamy, tropical, 3 ingredient Pina Colada Mocktail? The frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and ice are blended to the perfect slushy consistency. Easily make one for yourself or a pitcher for a crowd.
Options to add non alcoholic white rum spirits below.
Why You’ll Love This Non Alcoholic Pina Colada Recipe
THE YUMMIEST NON ALCOHOLIC DRINK: These 3 ingredient, virgin Pina Coladas are everything they should be: a perfect creamy slushy consistency, packed with tropical pineapple and coconut flavor, and easy to make!
THE OPTION TO ADD NON ALCOHOLIC RUM: I love, love, love when I can use non alcoholic spirits. They really elevate basic mocktails to drinks that taste almost identical to their alcoholic versions.
GREAT FOR EVERY DAY AND EVERY ONE: It is great for pool parties, girl’s night, brunch, or really any day of the week. And since they have no alcohol in them, virtually everyone can enjoy them.
For more yummy frozen drinks, try my Watermelon Lime Slush, Creamy Mango Lemonade, or a Strawberry Daiquiri Mocktail. I also love this Virgin Strawberry Margarita or this Tropical Mango Freeze!
And if you’re craving more pina colada, you have to try a Pina Colada Cheesecake Danish.
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Pina Colada Mocktail Ingredients
This recipe is only 3 simple ingredients, pineapple, pineapple juice, and coconut. Well I guess it is 4 if you include ice cubes. Below are a few notes and potential substitutions.
- Fresh Pineapple: Cut in small-medium sized chunks and frozen overnight. You can also use canned pineapple (frozen overnight) or already frozen pineapple chunks.
- Coconut Cream: I use Coco Re’al which is coconut cream with sugar in it. You can also use canned, unsweetened coconut cream or coconut milk. Keep in mind the thinner the consistency the less you will need. And you may also need to add a sweetener of some type like Simple Syrup or granulated sugar.
- Pineapple Juice: 100% real pineapple juice is the best. I use canned juice but bottled juice works as well.
- Ice Cubes: Helps give the perfect slushy consistency.
- Pineapple Wedges: This is an optional garnish.
- OPTIONAL Non Alcoholic White Rum: I like to add Lyre’s White Cane Spirit to make this taste even closer to an alcoholic Pina Colada.
The Best Non Alcoholic White Rum Substitutes
A classic Pina Colada contains white rum. To be honest, there are not as many options as there is for dark rum. I like the flavor and price point of Lyre’s White Cane Spirit the best. Other options include Arkay non alcoholic white rum, and Marie Laveau non alcoholic spiced spirit.
Equipment Needed
- Blender or Food Processor: I love this one from Ninja because it doubles as a blender and food processor. It is also high powered, comes with 3 bowl sizes, and is cheaper than most out there. I have had mine since 2018 and have had no issues.
- Glassware: Traditionally Pina Coladas are served in hurricane glasses. I used my beer can glasses but really any tall glassware will work.
- Straws: I prefer to use large boba straws for frozen drinks. It makes it so much easier to drink!
How To Make A Pina Colada Mocktail
This drink is oh so easy! Below is a quick overview, the recipe card below will have complete details.
1. CUT YOUR FRESH PINEAPPLE in small pieces and place in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Throw that in the freezer overnight and make sure your pineapple chunks are frozen solid before blending.
2. THROW EVERYTHING INTO YOUR BLENDER and blend until smooth. Taste test and troubleshoot your pina colada mocktail so it is just how you like it (more information in the next section).
3. POUR IT INTO YOUR GLASSES and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges. You can also drizzle more coconut cream over the top.
Troubleshooting Information
Making frozen drinks is not an exact science and sometimes they require troubleshooting. Not to mention, fresh pineapples are slightly different in taste and texture as well. Some may be sweeter than others and more ripened pineapple tends to be softer. Use the information below to make your virgin pina colada perfect!
- Too thick? Add a tablespoon more of pineapple juice.
- Too thin? Add a 1/4 cup more of frozen pineapple chunks or ice.
- Not sweet enough? Add a 1/2 tablespoon more of the coconut cream.
- Needs more non alcoholic rum? Add an extra 1 ounce at a time.
If you have leftover pineapple juice try this Sunrise Mocktail Spritzer or my friend Emilie’s Cranberry Mocktail with pineapple.
Fun Non Alcoholic Pina Colada Variations
GET FANCY AND RIM YOUR GLASS with a coconut rim. To do this all you have to do is coat the rim of your glass into the coconut cream and then roll the rim in coconut flakes. Because the coconut cream I use is thick and sticky it adheres the coconut flakes really well.
NO BLENDER, NO PROBLEM! MAKE IT A SHAKEN VIRGIN PINA COLADA by omitting the pineapple slices and blending. Just pour together pineapple juice, coconut cream, non alcoholic white rum, and shake with ice.
DRIZZLE extra coconut cream on the inside of your glass for a boost of coconut flavor.
ADD LIME JUICE for a citrus note to the pineapple coconut. All three together taste AMAZING in this!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
For this Pina Colada Mocktail a food processor works just as well as a blender. You will definitely want a blender or food processor to make this so you have a classic slushy consistency.
I recommend blending these up as you are serving them. This mocktail is a slushy consistency and doesn’t store well in the refrigerator or freezer. Serving it as you drink it, and immediately, is best.
Yes, use any kind of non-sugar added pineapple chunks that work best for you. Just make sure they are frozen overnight. Also, keep in mind the flavor profile of fresh, canned, and frozen pineapple chunks will vary drastically.
A classic Pina Colada has rum (white or dark) in it. You can also add coconut rum too.
If you are looking for more tropical mocktail recipes, give these a try!
- Cuba Libre Mocktail
- Moscow Mule Mocktail
- Blue Lagoon Mocktail
- Spicy Jalapeno Margarita Mocktail
- Strawberry Mojito Mocktail
- Guava Lemonade Fizz
- Gin and Tonic Mocktail
- Browse all my non alcoholic drink recipes here!
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Pina Colada Mocktail
EQUIPMENT
- Blender or Food Processor - I use this one from Ninja
- glassware - beer can glasses, or your choice
- straws - large smoothie straws work best
INGREDIENTS
- 2 ½ cups fresh pineapple - in chunks and frozen *
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 2 ounces coconut cream - Coco Re'al **
- pineapple wedges - for garnish
OPTIONAL Non Alcoholic Spirit
- 4 ounces non alcoholic white rum - Lyre's White Cane Spirit
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut fresh pineapple into small to medium sized cubes. Place in a single layer and on a cookie sheet.
- Freeze overnight or until the pineapple chunks are frozen solid.
- In a blender or food processor, add frozen pineapple chunks, ice cubes, pineapple juice, coconut cream, and optional non alcoholic white rum.
- Blend until smooth and the ingredients are fully incorporated. Taste test and troubleshoot.NOTE: Too thick? Add a tablespoon more of pineapple juice. Too thin? Add a 1/4 cup more of frozen pineapple chunks or ice. Not sweet enough? Add a 1/2 tablespoon more of the coconut cream. Needs more non alcoholic rum? Add an extra 1 ounce at a time.
- Pour the Pina Colada Mocktail into 2 glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges.
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RECIPE NOTES
*Fresh Pineapple Substitutes:
- Canned pineapple is a great option. Just make sure they are frozen overnight as stated in the directions.
- Already frozen bagged pineapple works as well.
**To substitute Coco Real Coconut Cream, follow these directions:
- Replace with 4 tablespoons of canned coconut cream and 2 tablespoons of sweetener (simple syrup or granulated sugar).
- Replace with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of sweetener (simple syrup or granulated sugar). Please note, this option has the least amount of coconut flavor.
Fun Variations:
- GET FANCY AND RIM YOUR GLASS with a coconut rim. Coat the rim of your glass into the coconut cream and then roll the rim in coconut flakes.
- NO BLENDER, NO PROBLEM! MAKE IT SHAKEN by omitting the pineapple slices and blending. Just pour together pineapple juice, coconut cream, non alcoholic white rum, and shake with ice.
- DRIZZLE extra coconut cream on the inside of your glass for a boost of coconut flavor.
- ADD LIME JUICE for a citrus note.
Metric conversions are calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of this information.
These mocktails are fruity, creamy, and so delicious! I’ve got nothing against a traditional pina colada, but there are plenty of nights when we want something fun and tropical and don’t want to drink. These are so easy I’ve made a point to just keep the ingredients on hand at all times.
This was so smooth and creamy! Finally found a great mock tail for this summer!
LOve love love this drink! What a great recipe, bring on summer!
The Christmas before I got pregnant, I had a moment with pina coladas. I had a random craving yesterday and, since I’m still nursing, I wanted to do a mocktail. You are my go-to mocktail girl. This was another fabulous recipe. Decadent and refreshing!
This was so delicious and creamy, loved it without the booze! Coconut cream is the best.
I happened to have all the ingredients on hand and just made this Pina colada mocktail! Omg it was so good! Super refreshing and so easy to make!
Hey Bianca!
So glad you enjoyed it! I also find it super refreshing! Cheers!
~Elizabeth
Such a delicious drink and super easy to make it!! Me and my husband loved it!
Hi Fede!
YAY! I am so glad to hear that! And thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
~Elizabeth
Yum! This was the best non-alcoholic Pina Colada I have ever tried!
Lynne;
I am so glad you enjoyed it! That makes me really happy! Thank you for the review!
~Elizabeth