Strawberry Piña Colada

 Strawberry Piña Colada: The Ultimate Tropical Summer Drink

Ready to trade your worries for waves? There's no quicker way to an island state of mind than with a perfectly blended Piña Colada. But we're giving this classic a delicious, colorful twist by adding the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries!

This Strawberry Piña Colada recipe is a blissful, creamy, and refreshing escape in a glass. It takes the iconic coconut-pineapple base and elevates it with a stunning strawberry swirl. It’s sweet, tart, and boasts that unmistakable tropical creaminess that makes a colada the king of all beach drinks.

Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, lounging by the pool, or just pretending you are, this drink is guaranteed to deliver instant summer vibes. Grab your blender, and let's get tropical!

The Secret to the Perfect Piña Colada

The key to that signature creamy texture is the ratio of coconut cream to fruit. We're using cream of coconut (not coconut milk!) for its thickness and sweetness, which holds up beautifully against the frozen fruit. Freezing your strawberries ahead of time ensures a thick, icy texture without watering down the flavor.

Recipe: Strawberry Piña Colada

This recipe yields 2 servings and is easily scalable for a party pitcher!

Ingredients

Item	Quantity	Description
Frozen Strawberries	1 cup	For color, flavor, and thickness
Pineapple Chunks	1 cup	Fresh or frozen
Cream of Coconut	1/2 cup	Note: This is not coconut milk!
White Rum	4 oz	Omit for a mocktail
Pineapple Juice	1/4 cup	To help with blending
Ice	1/2 cup	Adjust for desired consistency
Garnish	Fresh strawberry, pineapple wedge	For serving

Instructions

1. Blend the Base

1. Place the pineapple chunks, cream of coconut, white rum, pineapple juice, and ice into a high-powered blender.

2. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy. It should have the consistency of a thick milkshake.

3. Pour half of the colada mixture into a separate cup and set it aside. This is your white base.

2. Create the Strawberry Swirl

1. Add the 1 cup of frozen strawberries to the remaining white base mixture in the blender.

2. Blend until the mixture is uniform and a vibrant pink color. This is your strawberry layer.

3. Layer and Serve

1. Grab two hurricane glasses or tall serving glasses.

2. Carefully pour or spoon a layer of the pink strawberry mixture into the bottom of each glass.

3. Gently top the pink layer with a layer of the reserved white colada base.

4. Repeat the layering process until the glasses are full. The contrasting layers create a beautiful swirl effect!

5. Garnish with a fresh strawberry and a pineapple wedge.

Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical paradise!

Pro Tips & Variations

Pro Tip	Description
Use Cream of Coconut	Don't substitute coconut milk or coconut water. Cream of coconut (like Coco López) is sweetened and thick, giving the colada its signature velvety texture.
Make it a Mocktail	Simply omit the white rum and replace it with an equal amount of pineapple juice or water. The flavor is still fantastic!
Thickening Trick	If your colada is too thin, add a few more pieces of frozen fruit or ice and blend again. If it is too thick, add a splash of pineapple juice.
Freeze Your Fruit	For the iciest, thickest drink, freeze your fresh pineapple chunks and strawberries a few hours ahead of time.