What is in a piña colada milkshake?

A piña colada milkshake contains vanilla ice cream, crushed pineapple, coconut milk, cream of coconut, and rum. Many versions also include whipped cream, cherries, and coconut flakes for garnish.

What does a piña colada milkshake taste like?

It tastes rich, creamy, sweet, and tropical. The pineapple adds bright fruit flavor, while the coconut creates a smooth and creamy finish.

Can you shake a piña colada?

Yes, you can shake a traditional piña colada with ice in a cocktail shaker. However, Pina Colada Milkshakes require a blender to create their thick and creamy texture.

Can you mix piña colada with milk?

Yes. Milk works well in piña colada-inspired drinks and milkshakes. In fact, milk can replace rum in a non-alcoholic version while maintaining a smooth consistency.

Pina Colada Milkshakes Amazing Easy Summer Treat

Description

Creamy Pina Colada Milkshakes blend vanilla ice cream, pineapple, coconut milk, cream of coconut, and rum into a thick tropical summer drink.

Ingredients

Scale

2½ cups vanilla ice cream

8 ounces crushed pineapple in pineapple juice, undrained

¼ cup coconut milk

¼ cup cream of coconut

2 tablespoons cream of coconut, for coating glass rims

¼ cup rum

Shredded sweetened coconut flakes

Whipped cream, for garnish

Maraschino cherries, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Place 2 tablespoons cream of coconut on a shallow plate and the coconut flakes in a separate shallow bowl.

2. Dip the rims of serving glasses into the cream of coconut, then coat with coconut flakes.

3. Add the ice cream, crushed pineapple with juice, coconut milk, ¼ cup cream of coconut, and rum to a blender.

4. Blend until smooth and creamy.

5. Pour into the prepared glasses.

6. Top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries if desired.

7. Serve immediately.

Notes

For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with an equal amount of milk to maintain the same texture and consistency.

White rum or gold rum work best.

Whole milk can be used instead of coconut milk, though the coconut flavor will be less pronounced.

Serve immediately after blending for best results.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Summer Drinks
Method: Blended
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 667
Sugar: 76 g
Sodium: 172 mg
Fat: 32 g
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 83 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 13 g
Cholesterol: 91 mg