Refreshing Frozen Piña Colada Pitcher Recipe Easy for a Crowd
A creamy, tropical frozen piña colada pitcher perfect for warm days and gatherings, made with frozen pineapple, coconut cream, and rum. Easy to prepare and scalable for parties.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Tropical / Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (600g) frozen pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240ml) canned coconut cream
- 1 cup (240ml) white rum (optional for virgin version)
- 1/2 cup (120ml) pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60ml) simple syrup (optional)
- 1 to 2 cups (240-480ml) ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by measuring frozen pineapple chunks and coconut cream. Juice fresh limes and set aside pineapple juice and rum.
- In a high-powered blender, combine frozen pineapple chunks, coconut cream, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup if using. Blend on high until smooth and creamy. Add more pineapple juice or a few ice cubes if too thick.
- Pour in white rum and add 1 to 2 cups of ice cubes. Pulse a few times to incorporate and chill without over-diluting. The texture should be slushy but pourable.
- Transfer the blended mixture into a large pitcher. Stir gently with a ladle or spoon to ensure even texture and flavor.
- Serve immediately or cover and chill in the freezer for up to 2 hours before serving. Stir before pouring if chilled.
Notes
Use frozen pineapple chunks for best texture; avoid fresh pineapple to prevent watery drinks. Use canned coconut cream, not coconut milk, for creaminess. Add rum and ice last to maintain texture. For a virgin version, omit rum and add extra pineapple juice or coconut water. Chill base mixture ahead and add rum and ice before serving. Avoid over-blending after adding ice to prevent watery consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 15
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 13
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 1
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