Easy Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail Recipe

This easy virgin pina colada mocktail recipe is a great summertime refresher! Pineapple. coconut cream, coconut water, lime juice, and lime zest blended until smooth. Garnish with lime wedges or lime zest, fresh mint, and to get creative – a pineapple leaf! These are great on a warm day next to the pool or for a backyard gathering, it is easy to back a large pitcher or triple batch for parties.

With sweet flavor and creamy coconut this is the perfect virgin pina colada recipe for a hot day! All you need is a good blender and some fresh pineapple chunks. All ingredients for this delicious drink can be found at the local grocery store and these can be garnished with a number of optional garnishes.

Highlights of this virgin pina colada recipe and why you’ll love it:

• Light and refreshing: this blend of pineapple and coconut cream with a splash of coconut water or milk results in a rich and creamy, yet light mixture. This is perfectly refreshing for a warm summer day lounging at the pool or for a girls night.
• Quick and easy: made with a handful of simple ingredients it couldn’t be easier to whip up this tropical drink and it can be made with healthier ingredients and no added sugars compared to premade or restaurant style pina coladas.
• Easy mocktail: packed with lime and coconut flavor you wont miss the rum in this recipe. Serve in a hurricane glass or other cocktail glasses with fun garnishes or umbrellas to give this a classic cocktail vibe. A great recipe for the whole family.
• Easy for a crowd: easily double or triple this recipe to serve a large pitcher for parties or backyard BBQs. Keep chilled and serve with a mix of different garnishes for guests can build their own virgin pina colada mocktails!

Tools I used for this mocktail recipe:

• Rubber Spatula – a must have! Easily combine the pineapple mixture with a rubber spatula. I like these because they don’t come apart so I don’t have to worry about water getting inside the spatula and causing mold.
• 72 oz. Blender – this is my favorite blender, I have had it for a couple years and it still preforms great. Not only is it affordable but the large, 72 oz. pitcher is great for large batches!

How to make the Easy Virgin Pina Colada Mocktail Recipe (with step by step instructions):

Let’s talk a little about how to make this mocktail (The printable instructions are in the recipe card below.)

Quick Overview:

• Prep all ingredients
• Add everything to a blender and blend until smooth
• Serve immediately with garnishments!

1: Prep pineapple if using fresh, juice and zest limes, prepare garnishes. Stir coconut cream before using so it is evenly combined.

2: Add all ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth, 45-60 seconds (add more liquid as needed until desired consistency is reached).

3. Pour into glasses, garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge, fresh lime wedges or lime zest and a pineapple leaf. Enjoy immediately!

Ingredient List & Ingredient Notes:

• Pineapple: fresh or frozen chunks of pineapple can be used here or a mixture of both.
• Coconut cream: this adds the perfect rich and creamy texture, using coconut milk will not result in the same consistency but can be used in a pinch.
• Milk: any kind of milk can be used such as whole milk, unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, or for more coconut flavor, use coconut water. The creaminess is coming from the coconut cream, this is just liquid to thin out the mixture.
• Lime juice: fresh lime juice is much better than bottled for this recipe, add as much or as little lime as desired.
• Lime zest: fresh lime zest is a must, it adds nice specs to the mixture and extra lime flavor. Can be omitted but if fresh lime juice is used – you might as well use fresh lime zest!

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Whipping up a couple non-alcoholic pina coladas will make you feel like you are at a warm beach even though you may just be sitting in the sun in your backyard on a hot summer day! Some tips for making the best virgin pina coladas? Enjoy immediately, for best results. Use frozen pineapple for thicker, more chilled consistency – or a mix of fresh and frozen pineapple. Stir coconut cream before using so it is well combined. Start with less liquid when blending and add more as needed.

Recipe FAQs:

What is a pina colada?

The traditional pina Colada is made with rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, served either blended or shaken. Often garnished with a pineapple wedge or maraschino cherry. This refreshing drink originated in Puerto Rico and is the national drink of Puerto Rico.

What is coconut cream and do I need it?

Coconut cream is the same thing as coconut milk – coconut meat blended with water – just containing less water. While coconut milk is thin like cow’s milk, coconut cream is much thicker. You can find this fat-rich cream floating on the top of any canned coconut milk, or you can buy it in a dedicated can. For the recipe, a can of coconut cream is key for the smooth, creamy texture. It helps to thicken the blended pina colada.

What’s the difference between a classic pina colada and this virgin version?

Classic pina coladas use cream of coconut, and fresh pineapple juice. Cream of coconut is a sweetened version of coconut cream. This virgin pina colada uses real pineapple (fresh or frozen), coconut cream, lime juice, and milk or coconut water. Add white rum or dark rum to make this a version with alcohol.

What are fun garnish ideas?

Classic pina coladas are garnished with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries. Some other fun ideas are mint springs, pineapple leaves (cleaned and cut), drink umbrellas, lime wedges, lime zest, paper straws, a sugared rim, or a skewer.