Virgin Piña Colada Recipe: Creamy Tropical Mocktail Guide

Recipe Features

This family-friendly virgin piña colada is loved by both kids and adults. Why it’s a favorite:

• Easy to make: Blend the ingredients and the mocktail is ready in under five minutes.
• Nonalcoholic: It’s a virgin piña colada, so everyone can enjoy it.
• Tropical flavor: Pineapple and coconut deliver classic beach-vacation vibes.
• Customizable: Swap the frozen fruit to create different flavor variations.

Virgin Piña Colada Ingredients

What is a piña colada? The traditional piña colada cocktail combines rum, cream of coconut, and fresh pineapple juice. It can be shaken or blended with ice. This recipe uses the blended approach without alcohol for a smooth, family-friendly drink.

For this virgin piña colada you’ll need four ingredients:

• Pineapple juice – Provides the bright pineapple flavor and helps blend the frozen ingredients.
• Cream of coconut – A sweet, coconut-flavored syrup that adds creaminess and sweetness. (Not coconut milk or coconut cream.)
• Frozen pineapple – Gives extra fruit flavor and a frozen, smoothie-like texture.
• Ice – Balances sweetness and creates the frosty consistency.

Cream of Coconut

Some recipes use coconut milk or coconut cream, but cream of coconut is pre-sweetened and made specifically for cocktails and mocktails. It’s a sweet syrup made from coconut and sugar—different from coconut cream, which is just the fatty part of coconut milk.

Cream of coconut is what transforms this from a plain smoothie into a classic piña colada-style mocktail.

Common brands you’ll find include Coco Real and Coco López. If the product in a can appears separated—solid on top with syrup underneath—that’s normal. Simply stir or whisk it together after opening and refrigerate any leftovers.

How to make a Piña Colada Mocktail

1. Add the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice to a blender.
2. Blend on high until smooth, about 40–60 seconds. Serve immediately.

Yields: This recipe makes two 14-oz drinks (about 28 oz total). To serve a crowd, double or triple the ingredients and avoid overfilling your blender.

Recipe Tips and Information

• Add liquids first and frozen ingredients last. This helps the blender work more efficiently.
• Use a high-powered blender (like a Blendtec or Vitamix) for the smoothest texture.
• Chill the glasses briefly to keep the drinks colder longer.
• Prep garnishes—pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries are classic, and small umbrellas add a fun touch.
• Leftovers don’t keep well. If you do refrigerate leftovers for 1–2 days, re-blend with a bit of ice before serving.

Piña Colada Variations

You can easily change the flavor by swapping the frozen pineapple for other frozen fruits. I originally shared a virgin blackberry piña colada, and other popular swaps include:

• Frozen blackberries
• Frozen raspberries
• Frozen strawberries
• Or try frozen mango for a mango colada mocktail.

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Virgin Pina Colada Recipe

Created by Amber Brady

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Total: 5 minutes mins

This virgin piña colada is a non-alcoholic version of the tropical favorite. With just a few ingredients and ice, it’s quick, creamy, and refreshing.

Yields2 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup (237 ml) pineapple juice
• ½ cup (118 ml) cream of coconut NOT coconut milk or coconut cream
• 1 cup (140 g) frozen pineapple chunks
• 2 cups (280 g) ice cubes

Equipment

• Glass cups
• Silicone spatula
• Blender

Instructions

• Add the pineapple juice, cream of coconut, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice to a blender.
• Process on high until smooth, about 40–60 seconds. Serve immediately and garnish with pineapple wedges or maraschino cherries if desired.

Notes

• This recipe yields about 28 oz (3.5 cups) total for two 14-oz servings.
• Cream of coconut is commonly found in the mixers aisle; Coco López and Coco Real are popular brands.
• Swap frozen pineapple for other frozen fruits (blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, mango) for different flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 recipe | Calories: 435kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 35mg | Fiber: 3.5g | Sugar: 77g

Disclaimer: Nutritional values were calculated using a third-party tool and are provided as an estimation only.

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*Originally published 4/19/2012. Post updated May 2023.