Creamy Strawberry Swirl Pina Colada
A quick and easy tropical drink combining fresh pineapple, creamy coconut milk, and playful strawberry swirls for a refreshingly fruity and smooth experience.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drink
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (225g) fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (150g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 1 cup (240ml) full-fat canned coconut milk
- 3 ounces (90ml) light rum (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) simple syrup
- 1 ½ cups ice cubes (about 10–12 cubes)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Fruit (5 minutes): Peel and core the fresh pineapple, then cut into chunks (about 1 ½ cups/225g). Hull and halve the strawberries (1 cup/150g). Set aside.
- Make the Strawberry Puree (3 minutes): Place half of the strawberries (about ½ cup/75g) into the blender. Pulse just until broken down but still chunky. Pour into a small bowl and set aside for the swirl.
- Blend the Pina Colada Base (3-4 minutes): Add pineapple chunks, coconut milk, light rum, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, remaining strawberries, ice cubes, and vanilla extract into the blender. Blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Combine and Swirl (2 minutes): Pour the pina colada base into serving glasses, filling about three-quarters full. Spoon dollops of strawberry puree on top. Use a skewer or knife tip to gently swirl the puree through the drink without fully mixing.
- Garnish and Serve (1 minute): Add a pineapple wedge or whole strawberry on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw.
Notes
Use ripe, fragrant pineapple for best flavor. Shake coconut milk well before opening. Do not overblend strawberry puree to maintain swirl texture. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup and lime juice to taste. For a virgin version, omit rum and add pineapple juice or coconut water. Chill glasses before serving for best experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz
- Calories: 230280
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 2
Keywords: pina colada, strawberry swirl, tropical drink, creamy, pineapple, coconut milk, easy drink, summer beverage