I’ve already started singing the Pina Colada song…. I know you are too.
I can hear you.
I’m making this one short and sweet as I’m taking a bit of a blogging break. We’ve still a few weeks of Summer despite having seen loads of Halloween candy at the store. This recipe is a bit of a push back to the encroachment of commercialism surrounding Fall’s holiday season. There’s still much to enjoy before Fall gets here. Why rush it?
Fresh Pina Colada is on my weekend to-make list frequently. It’s quick and easy with just a few ingredients I typically have in the pantry when pineapple is out of season. Fresh is my favorite, however, when it’s in season.
So lets sing the Pina Colada song one more time.
And hold on to and appreciate Summer as long as we have it.
Fresh Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 C Whole Pineapple Chunks 308g
- 1/4 C Pineapple Juice 48g
- 2 Tbs Coconut Creme* See Note
- 3 oz White Rum 70g
- 1 Tbs Cane Sugar** See Note
- 3 1/2 C Ice 490 g
Garnish:
- Fresh Pineapple
- Cherries
Instructions
- In a high speed blender, add the pineapple chunks, juice, coconut creme, rum, sugar and ice. Blend on high speed until the the mixture is smooth yet still icy cold. Taste for sugar adjustment if needed.
- Pour into serving glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple, and cherries.
Recipe Notes
*For the coconut creme, I use a can of full fat coconut milk, refrigerated, then I scoop out the solid coconut cream needed for the recipe.**The amount of added sugar can be adjusted up or down depending on the sweetness of the pineapple. Sometimes I add more, sometimes less.
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YUM! I LOVE pina coladas. :) We are going to the Bahamas starting next weekend and I’m so making these down there! Looks amazing!
Hooray! Have a great trip. I know you’ll love these, Lauren! :D
I love all the fresh ingredients in your pina colada – yum! I hope you enjoyed the rest of your summer and blogging break :)
We love it for that reason too, Sharon! The blogging break was great… Thank you! :D
This looks so delicious! I love pina coladas, but hate the mix!
Kari
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I’m with ya, Kari! They’re often too sweet! This one hits a nice balance and you control the sugar! :D
Traci, this is so beautiful! And yes, humming the pina colada song right now. I am all about holding onto summer as long as possible. Truly not ready for it to end. Enjoy your much deserved break! xo.
Thaaank you Tessa, hehe! :D
This recipe looks so refreshing and summery!
Thank you Nicole! Refreshing, it is! And we’ve a month to go before Summer is over! :D
Traci, I have never seen a more beautiful pina colada!
Awh, thank you, Meagan! :D
Oh wow… This looks so SO good. I can never have enough Pina Coladas… Luckily, they are in abundance here in the Caribbean. :P
Enjoy your time off. Cheers!
Thank you my dear! No doubt, plenty of pineapples to choose from, lucky! :D
Dom’s aunt makes an incredible frozen pina colada that looks so much like your gorgeous version. I haven’t had it in a while and now I’m missing it! Enjoy your break, my friend! We’ll see you when you get back! xo
Thank you my dear. It’s time to make a Pina Colada, Annie! :D
i will definitely be singing the pina colada song in my head all night now! :) this looks so fresh and tasty, a far cry from the pre-mixed versions they serve at bars that just don’t give this special drink justice. but you sure did. :) cheers to a few more warm summer nights!
Hehe. No doubt less sugar than premixed. Thank you Amanda – cheers to you my dear! :D
“This recipe is a bit of a push back to the encroachment of commercialism surrounding Fall’s holiday season.” Hahaha, I LOVE that line, Traci! You’re so right. Why should we care about Halloween right now? And more to the point, why are people stocking up on the candy when we all know that it will just melt in the summer heat.
I love sipping on pina coladas, but I’ve never tried making one at home before. Definitely will have to get on that soon.
Hope you enjoy your blogging break, my dear!
Melting, indeed. Make a Pina Colada, Lisa! You’ll love it! xx
How lovely and refreshing. I can certainly see how this drink would contribute to a fun and festive holiday feeling. I hope you’re having a great week Traci! Thinking of you.
So refreshing, Kelly and festive, why yes! Thank you my dear. xx
my favorite summer cocktail here with no crazy ingredients, love it, Pinning!
Thanks so much Katalina! :D
Traci, I am so with you on this commercialism nonsense. What the heck…it’s still August! Fall is my favorite season, but I like to enjoy it when it actually feeeeeels like fall, you know? Right now, we’re still in the summer season and should be drinking tasty refreshing beverages like this pina colada, which btw, LOOKS AMAZING!! Wow!! I love the way you styled the drink too with the pineapple wedge and cherry. You always do such a beautiful job with your food styling and the photography – it just makes you want to reach your hand into the screen and pluck the food/drink right from your hand! :p
Thank you Beeta, for your encouragement and sweet words! No doubt it still feels like Summer… but I can tell, the days are getting shorter and the nights a bit cooler (a welcome change!). Fall is my favorite too! But I’ll still be sippin on Pina Colada for many more weeks to come!
I support the prolonging of Summer with this drink. I’m fine that we deem it an all year round drink in fact. Because who can say no to a good ole pina colada? Especially yours :)
Thaaank you Meg! Cheers to you my dear! :D
I was totally singing the Pina Colada song when I saw this on instagram! I couldn’t help but giggle when I saw the first line of your post! You caught me! Pina coladas are one of my favorite drinks EVER and your looks absolutely fabulous. Of course! Everything you create is always so stunning! I hope you enjoy your break and drink lots of these beauties! Cheers to enjoying what remains of summer and not rushing into fall! Pinned! <3
Hehe! We’re singing together girl! Cheers to you too.. and all that Summer has to offer! :D
Here’s to a blogging break, Traci! Well deserved and I hope you get fully relaxed and recharged on your time off. It’s in the 90s here so I’m not thinking about fall at all. So in the spirit of summer I’m looking forward to trying this drink. Can’t wait – especially since I’m a big pineapple fan. Enjoy the rest of your summer, Traci!
Hooray for breaks and mini vaca! Recharged, indeed. It’s still a bit warm here too… so I’m still chuggin cold drinks and popsicles! I hope you get some relief soon, Geraldine!
I’m definitely making this pina colada for the weekend! Great idea Traci! Love it!
Woot!! Thank you Mira!! :D
I went to Hobby Lobby last week, and they already have CHRISTMAS STUFF OUT! Umm, hello? It’s August. I couldn’t believe it. I’m going to save the last of summer. Starting with this super tasty looking pina coladas. Love how fresh they are. And now that song is definitely stuck in my head, haha!
OMGeee NO Way!! That’s crazy! What is that?!?! Keep on singing girl… as long as we sing, we’ll have Summer for as long as we want, right? Cheers to you my dear! :D
Have a wonderful rest of summer break, Traci :) I will be right back when you decide to be back. We all need a little break here and there and I am glad you are going to enjoy yours now :)
Cheers to this refreshing Pina Colada, which I totally love :)
xoxo
Thank you Pang! Breaks are good, indeed! :D
That pineapple is a stunner! Enjoy your break! :)
Thank you Medha! :D
I’m singing! I’m singing!! These sound delish Traci and your photos are amazing! That pineapple! GORGEOUS! Enjoy your time off. RELAX!
I hear you Mary Ann!! :D I’m with ya!
I am over the moon about this post, Traci! Piña coladas are my absolute favourite drink, and this is such a great low sugar option. You’re amazing! Now to see if I can find a fresh pineapple that’s actually ripe ;)
I hope you’ll give these a go Alexandra! They’re really nice and the sugar… it’s really up to you. I’ve made these without added sugar before and they were good – but pineapples tend to vary. Now go find that ripe pineapple! :D
I am all about still enjoying summer. These are fantastic. I know I can definitely get my summer on with these!
I’m with ya my dear! :D
Yes, I AM singing it! Enjoy your blogging break, and can’t wait to see you back here in a few weeks for some killer fall recipes!
I hear you, Sarah! :D
I’ll sing the pina colada song with ‘ya, girl! These look SO perfect for soaking up these last days of summer. I’ll take two! ;)
Hehe! I’m still singing Sarah! I’ll whip up another batch for us! :D
I’m with you girl – I still want to enjoy the rest of summer! I’m making a no pumpkin rule until mid September haha.
I’ve never made my own pina colada at home, but this recipe makes me want to. Such a perfect drink for sipping while soaking up the rays.
Hope you’re enjoying your blogging break! :)
I like your no pumpkin rule… I may hold out till October, unless our pumpkins come in earlier here.
Make this, Chelsea! It’s fabulous! :D