My kids are having a spring break, so they are at home 24 hours, but one good thing is that I can wake up a little late in the morning. Other than nothing they will call every 2 minutes mama I need this I need that. My son is complaining about his sister that “she is beating me up or I don’t want to play with her”. I will try to make peace with each other as referee and they will continue to play. Since they like to drink smoothies and they like pineapple and coconut, I decided to try this Virgin Pina colada. My daughter liked it a lot.
But that was not the story when I decide to make them candy apple milk shake with granny smith apple, caramel, vanilla ice cream, milk and peanut butter. She on the first sip told me I don’t want it. My son followed with the same response. All the ingredients were gone into a drink for vain; yes cooking is always an experiment and when kids approve that is good. Otherwise after a big no, you are back to a trial on something new.
Coming to this Virgin Pina colada, I have seen lot of recipes; some uses only cream of coconut, other use only coconut milk and others use canned pineapple. Since I like to buy fresh pineapple every shopping trip I decide to try with fresh ones. Also I mixed both cream of coconut and coconut milk. Yes Cream of coconut is very sweet. If condensed milk is considered sweet and is made with milk, then cream of coconut is also that much sweet and made with coconut milk.
I have to check for few more recipes to finish that cream of coconut that I have left. I think adding coconut milk and cream of coconut together makes a wonderful difference as it bring out the complete more flavors of coconut. This is really simple if you have fresh pineapple in hand first juice the pineapple and then add cream of coconut and coconut milk and some ice, serve with pineapple since and maraschino cherry.
Virgin Pina Colada
Ingredients
- 2 cup fresh pineapple
- ¼ cup ice
- ½ cup cream of coconut
- ¼ cup thick coconut milk
- Pineapple slices
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- n a blender first process the pineapple pieces into juice at first you can strain if you want at this point.
- Then again add this juice to blender and add ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk and blend once again.
- Transfer to serving glass and arrange pineapple slice and maraschino cherries as you like.
- Enjoy
Notes
Like this
To this add ice, cream of coconut and coconut milk
Process one again into fine consistency.
Enjoy.
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This is Swathi ( Dr. Ambujom Saraswathy Ph.D) from Zesty South Indian Kitchen who loves to explore cuisines from all over the world. Whenever possible I try to to give an Indian touch to several of the world cuisine, and has weakness for freshly baked bread. All the recipes you see here are created by me and approved after taste-test by my family.
Kylee from Kylee Cooks says
Pineapples and Pina Coladas just SCREAM summer to me! Lazing by teh pool, or by the beach - drink in hand - soaking up the sun and the relaxation.
ahhhh
Jennifer A Stewart says
My boys are the same way. Whatever one says the other says the opposite just to make me mad. They can't do anything together!! We are headed into Spring Break and I do love that I get to sleep a little bit later. They are also old enough to pretty much take care of themselves. Only they want me to cook for them non-stop since they are always hungry!! What a great drink to fill them up in the morning and give me a little time to get some work done before I become a short order cook
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Pina colada is my favorite tropical drink ever! When we were on a caribbean vacation, I had so much of the virgin pina colada that I was ready to burst. The pina colada looks absolutely refreshing and I am craving for some today!
Megan Marlowe says
This looks like the perfect way to kick off Spring break. My kids start theirs next week so maybe I'll surprise them with this treat. They love smoothies and I know they'd love this version. And by the end of Spring break, I'll make myself one and include the rum, because my sanity will need it, LOL!
Molly Kumar says
Pina Colada are my FAV Spring-summer drink and I cannot get enough of it. There are times I wish I could try a non-alcohol version and this is perfect for that. I'm going to try this soon and it looks so delicous.
ManilaSpoon says
Love all that tropical flair in this delicious drink! Glad you made a non-alcoholic version so that everyone, young and old, can enjoy this yummy shake! 🙂
Christine says
Now that it's getting warmer, this drink sounds PERFECT! It was especially warm today, so I could go for a fruity, refreshing drink like this one. Saving!
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
My favorite flavor combination -- only I do spike it a bit. 🙂 And it sounds like you have a very normal household -- kids, arguing, demanding. Nice photos of the drink.
Byron Thomas says
In my humble opinion, a virgin pina colada is the only way to go. I despise the taste of rum, so this particular drink would be ideal for me.
Natalie says
Pineapple and coconut are one of my favorite combos. Especially in summer. Fresh pineapple is amazing, refreshing and just too tasty. Love this virgin pina colada drink. It's the perfect drink to start welcoming warmer weather and spring.
Just Jo says
This smoothie would stop me beating up my brother too lol 😉 I always have pineapple chunks in the freezer so would leave out the ice but make this just as stated otherwise 😀
Kathy McDaniel says
I love pina coladas and my kids love them too! It always bring nice memories from Hawaii!!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
This reminds me of my honeymoon in Hawaii....where I had THE BEST pina coladas. Love the pineapple and coconut mixture. Can't wait for summer...but this helps pretend that it is here.
Adriana Lopez Martn says
Classic drink, who does not enjoy a pina colada. I have not met somebody that doesn't. Cheers for a great week!
Amy says
Virgin pina coladas are the best! I like to squeeze just a little lime juice into them too. I have the same problem with cream of coconut though - I'm not sure what else to make with it!
Luci's Morsels says
I love that this recipe calls for fresh pineapple. This looks delicious and so refreshing. Yummy!
Amy Katz from Veggies Save The Day says
I love pineapple and coconut, so I know I'm going to love this drink! I hope you survive Spring Break! 🙂
Alyssa @ A Bite of Inspiration says
This is a great idea! I love that you mixed cream of coconut and coconut cream together. And the fresh pinapple is a definite plus. Can't wait to make this!
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Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology says
Pina coladas are definitely my favorite umbrella drink. Love the combo of pineapple and coconut - yum!
Michelle @ Vitamin Sunshine says
Delicious-- pina coladas were my favorite as a kid! I can't believe your kids didn't like the caramel apple one-- sounds like it would work great.
Platter Talk says
This recipe is perfect for the kids and their friends for special days or great with all the BBQ we will soon be doing!
Veena Azmanov says
One of my absolute favorites drinks. Reminds me of my trip to Thailand. I think I had this drink all the time while I was there. It's the combination of pineapple and coconut that's just so heavenly
Gloria says
Love virgin pinacolada and this looks wow
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ says
I've always loved the flavors of pineapple and coconut together. So this looks delicious and yes I agree you should always go for the fresh pineapple. Children can definitely be picky so if it's kid approved you know it's gotta be good 🙂
Priya Santhamohan says
Priya @asmallbite
Pina colada is my favourite,nice pics and share.