Pina colada is a sweet drink made with pineapple and coconut cream. Something you would never repent indulging in .
Does Pina colada remind you of lounging by the pool, a walk on the beach while the cool surf caresses your tired feet...I know! the lovely tropical feel right! Is there anybody out there who doesn't love that!!
So how about some whale watching too!!
Everything just zeros down to basking in the ambiance of Californian shores. The trendy restaurants,bars and cafes here just celebrate with right kind of food and drink to suit the mood.
So here is the beautiful drink from Puerto Rico to alleviate your spirits and soothe your souls.
Many versions of pina colada exists but this is my favorite.
Ingredients: for 1 glass
Pineapple juice - 1/2 cup
Fresh coconut water-1/3 cup
Coconut cream- 2 tsp ( Coco Lopez)
Fresh cream/Vanilla ice cream- 3-4 tsp
Throw in some ice and blend everything together and serve it with a wedge of pineapple and maraschino cherry in a hurricane glass or tall glass.Enjoy!!
Note
Coco Lopez is canned coconut cream specially used for coladas .It has a mix of sugarcane juice and coconut cream.
I love loading my colada with pineapple chunks than store bought juice.
If you want to make it alcoholic add 1 part rum .
I love the striking contrasts of colors. As I started photographing the background began telling a story and I just played along the lines of imagination.So if u will allow, let me complete the picture with a full moon for you..:)
Hope to hear from lovely people out there.
Meena
Kitchen Queen
My favorite drink but not virgin. Like spike one.
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Linsy.
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Bhawna.
Meena Kumar
Divya,thank you.
Tisa Jacob
Lovely Meena, I just had one the other day at a restaurant and it had way too much sugar. I love the coconut water in yours. Definitely worth trying. Thanks friend.
Bhawna Bagri
looks so cool...lovely pictures as usual..
Divya Shivaraman
perfect chiller and lovely click
Navaneetham Krishnan
Ahhhhh! I wish I am at the beach with this chilled and fabulous drink in hand. Its simple yet I adore the flavors.
Preeti Jaipal
wow wow... loved the whole scene, i wish to be such place with this glass of pinacolada...
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Tisa .Ya.. the restaurant guys go for the sweet syrup.
Please give it a try and let me know dear.
Meena Kumar
He...hee thank you,Rekha.
Meena Kumar
Thank you,Rita..
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Thank you,Nava.
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Thank you, Preeti.
Rekha Vengalil
I am more excited to see the pictures...very creative styling. And the drink is my fav and it looks so tempting 🙂
Meena Kumar
Sabee,thank you.
Sona S
Beautiful clicks, nice refreshing drink.
Rita Bose
So refreshing and delicious! What a lovely presentation!
Rafeeda AR
such lovely pics meena... i've always wanted to make this because the store bought ones always have desicated coconut sticking to the throat, which i hate... meena, please i need some lessons from you...
Sebeena Loyd
Meena, love pina colada. loved your imagination and the way you presented it.
Reni
lovely presentation & wonderful drink !
Meena Kumar
Thank you,Sona.
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Than you,Nilu.
Meena Kumar
Thank you Rafee.I know !I too don't like when I have to chew while I drink except may be pineapple :)).Try coconut cream you will like it.
Meena Kumar
I know !these restaurant guys make it look so fancy with secret ingredients.. right!
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Reni.
Meena Kumar
Abbe,thank you dear.
Nilu A
I love pina colada Meena.. And this looks soo refreshing and tempting 🙂
Srimathi Mani
I always order this when I am eating out. Something in my head that it is complicated to prepare.It looks so refreshing and delicious.
Abbe Townsend
Hah - what a brilliant photograph and super recipe, Meena 😉
nisha s
Wow meena,I am dumbstruck by this pic and drink...Cool drink for eyes and soul!!
Meena Kumar
He..hee.. thank you Nisha.
Akila
Wow look so refreshing... Want to finish off the glass now.... Love the dolphin... Great clicks
Meena Kumar
Thank you,Akila.
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Sush.
sushmita pandit
wow...looks so good.....
Shree
great picture Meena ! love ur creativity ! lovely drink !
Meena Kumar
Thank you ,Shree
indugetscooking
The virgin version, which is what I like.
The whale near the pina colada is so cute!
Ambreen (Simply Sweet 'n Savory)
Very refreshing drink, and beautiful clicks! Fantastic presentation, Meena!
Meena Kumar
Thank you, Indu.
Meena Kumar
Ambreen ,Thank you.
Preety
this is one of my fav drinks..looks delicious ..first time here and i am loving your blog..great recipes, lovely pics...happy to follow you..
Meena Kumar
Hey Preety,glad to see u here.I am already following u 🙂
Srimathi Mani
Hey Meena, Thank you for letting me know that my RSS is not working. Will look into it.
Shanthi
Looks yummy and lovely.. Great clicks too 🙂