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 alcoholif spiced spirit.

Equipment Needed

• Blender or Food Processor
• 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.

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!