Description
Tropical paradise meets sweet indulgence in this refreshing Strawberry Piña Colada, blending ripe strawberries with creamy coconut and rum. Cool waves of flavor wash over your senses, promising a delightful escape with each sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup ripe strawberries, hulled and chopped
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 ounces (60 milliliters) white rum
Coconut Component:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) cream of coconut (such as Coco Lopez)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed ice
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberries
- Pineapple wedges
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the tropical ingredients by thoroughly washing and chopping fresh strawberries into small, uniform pieces.
- Transfer the strawberry pieces into a high-powered blender, ensuring maximum flavor extraction.
- Pour the pineapple juice and cream of coconut directly into the blender, creating a vibrant tropical base.
- Add crushed ice to enhance the drink’s frosty texture and chilling effect.
- If desired, incorporate rum for an adult version of the refreshing beverage.
- Secure the blender lid and pulse the mixture initially to break down larger fruit chunks.
- Blend the contents on high speed for 30-45 seconds until the mixture achieves a smooth, velvety consistency with no visible ice crystals.
- Select a chilled glass that complements the drink’s tropical aesthetic, such as a margarita or hurricane glass.
- Carefully pour the blended mixture into the prepared glass, allowing the vibrant pink-coral color to shine.
- Artfully garnish the drink with a whole, ripe strawberry perched on the glass rim.
- Add a fresh pineapple wedge alongside the strawberry for additional visual appeal and flavor hint.
- Optionally, place a decorative paper umbrella to enhance the tropical presentation and create a playful, vacation-inspired atmosphere.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, ripe strawberries at peak season for the most vibrant and sweet flavor profile.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to ensure a frostier, more refreshing cocktail consistency.
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply skip the rum and replace with additional pineapple juice or coconut water.
- Experiment with frozen strawberries to create an even thicker, more slushy-like texture without diluting the drink’s intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg