Pink Pina Colada

Get ready to blend and add some small umbrellas! This pink pina colada recipe is a delightful taste of the tropics perfect for kicking off any summer celebration.

During the summer, people enjoy cookouts, picnics, and nights on the patio savoring cocktails with friends. While classic margaritas and mojitos are always popular, it’s fun to introduce new cocktail creations each year. The pink pina colada recipe, featuring strawberries, has become a beloved summer cocktail that will be enjoyed all season long.

The recipe combines traditional pina colada ingredients with strawberries to give the drink a warm pink color, reminiscent of the Caribbean’s sandy beaches and turquoise waters.

Key ingredients for the Pink Pina Colada include strawberries, pineapple juice, sugar, rum, cream of coconut, frozen pineapple chunks, and ice cubes. The recipe involves making a strawberry puree, blending the remaining ingredients, and then serving the drink with a strawberry and pineapple garnish.

Variations to the Pink Pina Colada can be made using other pink fruits like raspberries or cherries, adding a pink-hued vodka-based liqueur for a stronger drink, or incorporating edible glitter for extra sparkle.

When serving a Pink Pina Colada, it is recommended to use a hurricane glass or Poco Grande glass. For making batches of pina coladas or adjusting the drink’s thickness, specific tips are provided.