The Frozen Blue Piña Colada You’ll Crave All Summer

It’s blue, it’s sweet, it tastes like you’re on vacation. This blue pina colada is easy and delicious. Pulling out your blender will be the hardest part. Yes, you really need cream of coconut for the best results.

close up view of blue pina colada with pink umbrella

It’s a great way to cool down on a hot day and sip by the pool.

Ingredients and Tools You’ll Need

It MUST be cream of coconut here. It’s the only way to get the flavor right.

ingredients on blue wooden counter

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Equipment

  • Blender
  • Glasses (A hurricane glass makes for the prettiest presentation. Top with a pineapple wedge and cherry garnish. And, of course, a cocktail umbrella!)
  • Straw
  • Paper umbrellas

Ingredients

  • 1 15-ounce can pineapple, drained
  • 1 15-ounce can cream of coconut, Coco Lopez brand is best (do not substitute here)
  • 8 ounces rum, white or light
  • 6 cups ice
  • 3 ounces blue curacao (can also just add more rum and enjoy a normal pina colada!)
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice

If you’d like to double or triple this recipe, you can make adjustments in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.

How to Make a Blue Pina Colada

Step One: Blend All Ingredients Except Pineapple Juice. In a blender, combine the pineapple, cream of coconut, ice, blue curacao, and rum until the ice is crushed and the mixture is smooth.

blender full of drink

Step Two: Add Pineapple Juice For Desired Consistency. Add the pineapple juice and blend for a few seconds. Add more for a thinner pina colada if you’d like.

Step Three: Garnish And Serve. Pour into four glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

blue frozen drink with whipped cream and cherry

Serving & Storing

You’ll need to serve this right away. A frozen cocktail really can’t be made ahead.

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Questions and Troubleshooting

Can you use coconut milk in place of cream of coconut?

No. Nooooo. You also can’t use coconut cream, which is unsweetened. Getting this ingredient right is essential for the right coconut flavor.

How is a blue pina colada different from a blue Hawaiian?

A blue pina colada is a frozen cocktail made with rum, pineapple, and coconut. It gets its beautiful blue color from the addition of blue curacao. A blue Hawaiian is also a tropical cocktail made with rum and blue curacao. But it isn’t frozen and isn’t creamy.

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Printable Recipe

Blue Pina Colada

Sweet, creamy, and irresistable, this fun frozen cocktail looks and tastes like a summer vacation.
Print Recipe
2 frozen blue cocktails with umbrelllas
Prep Time:10 minutes
Total Time:10 minutes

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Glasses
  • Straw
  • Paper umbrellas

Ingredients

  • 1 15 ounce can pineapple drained
  • 1 15 ounce can cream of coconut Coco Lopez brand is best (do not substitute here)
  • 8 ounces rum white or light
  • 6 cups ice
  • 3 ounces blue curacao
  • 4 ounces pineapple juice

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Instructions

  • Blend all ingredients except pineapple juice. In a blender, combine the pineapple, cream of coconut, ice, blue curacao, and rum until the ice is crushed and the mixture is smooth.
  • Add pineapple juice for desired consistency. Add the pineapple juice and blend for a few seconds. Add more for a thinner pina colada if you'd like.
  • Garnish and serve. Pour into four glasses and top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Notes

You need to make this in two batches if you have a small blender.   First, blend the ice, cream of coconut, and pineapple chunks.  Then pour out half and add the remaining ingredients by half to each portion.  
You can freeze the pineapple beforehand or buy frozen pineapple as well.  You’ll need 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 230mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Katie
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