RecipeTropical Piña Colada

Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
  • Calories: 160
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Total Fat: 5 g
    • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 16 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2 g
  • Total Sugars: 12 g
    • Natural Sugar: 12 g
    • Added Sugar: 0 g
  • Sodium: 20 mg

Sure it may be a famous (and ever so catchy) song from the late ‘70s, but do we really even have to ask the question. I mean, who doesn’t like piña coladas?!? It’s such a fresh and clean-tasting beverage. And this recipe is a (tropical) breeze to make. It’s loaded with delicious flavor—you need only a small drop of the coconut extract because it packs such a big punch. I strongly suggest adding in the optional shredded coconut to balance out the sweet pineapple (which provides a nice dose of vitamin C). And of course, the paper umbrella always adds a nice touch.

A quick note about the canned light coconut milk: it’s basically just a watered-down version of full-fat coconut milk. So if you’d like to be frugal (and especially if you’re making large batches for a group) pick up the regular coconut milk and simply add your own water. It’s one part full-fat coconut milk and two parts water. For a super smoothie sans alcohol, nix the rum and enjoy in the a.m. or anytime of day. 

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This recipe makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
  • • 1½ cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • • ¾ cup canned light coconut milk*
  • • 3 to 5 ice cubes
  • • 1½ ounces rum
  • • 1 to 2 drops coconut extract
  • • 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
  • • 2 wedges fresh pineapple (optional)

*Or mix ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk with ¼ cup water to create lite coconut milk.

Preparation:

In a blender, combine all the ingredients and process until smooth and creamy. Pour into glasses and garnish each with an optional pineapple wedge.

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