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Puerto Rican Pina Colada

An authentic Puerto Rican Pina Colada that combines crisp rum, creamy coconut, and bright pineapple juice for a perfectly balanced tropical cocktail that tastes like a vacation in a glass.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces white rum preferably Puerto Rican, such as Bacardi or Don Q
  • 3 ounces fresh pineapple juice not from concentrate
  • 1.5 ounces coquito cream or high-quality coconut cream
  • 1 cup crushed or cubed ice
Garnish
  • 1 fresh pineapple wedge optional
  • 1 maraschino or fresh cherry optional

Equipment

  • Blender or frozen drink maker
  • Cocktail glass or hurricane glass
  • Measuring jigger or shot glass
  • Bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
  • Knife for cutting pineapple wedges
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Pull out your cocktail glass and fill it with ice to chill while you prepare the drink.
  2. Pour 2 ounces of white rum into your measuring jigger and set it aside.
  3. Pour 3 ounces of fresh pineapple juice into the blender pitcher.
  4. Add 1.5 ounces of coquito cream to the blender.
  5. Pour your measured rum into the blender with the juice and cream.
  6. Add 1 cup of crushed or cubed ice to the blender.
  7. Blend on high speed for 20 to 30 seconds until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy with no visible ice crystals. Stop halfway through if needed and stir the mixture with a spoon to ensure everything blends evenly.
  8. Empty the melted ice from your chilled glass and pour the blended mixture into it.
  9. Perch a fresh pineapple wedge on the rim and top with a cherry if you like, then serve right away with a straw.

Notes

Always use fresh pineapple juice and quality coquito cream for the best results. Chill your blender pitcher by filling it with ice and water for 30 seconds before blending to keep the drink colder. Blend just before serving to capture the smoothest texture. Add a splash of lime juice (about 0.25 ounce) if your pineapple juice tastes particularly sweet.