This irresistible Rum Piña Colada is a sweet, creamy cocktail made with Bacardi rum and sweetened condensed coconut milk, brightened with pineapple juice and a hint of nutmeg. Blend with crushed ice until silky smooth, then garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, or a playful drink umbrella for a tropical finish.
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- How to make the Bacardi Pina Colada
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Imagine toes in the warm sand, a slow sunset and this frosty drink in your hand—this small-batch recipe serves two and is ideal for a cozy date night or any moment you want to feel transported to the tropics.

Quick and simple to make, this recipe takes about five minutes from blender to glass.

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How to make the Bacardi Pina Colada
Combine sweetened condensed coconut milk, pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, nutmeg, and crushed ice in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy.
Divide the mixture between two hurricane or long-stem glasses.
Garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and a small drink umbrella if you like.

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Rum Piña Colada Recipe
Equipment
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Sweetened Coconut Condensed Milk
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Blender
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16.5 oz beer glasses or hurricane glasses
Ingredients
- ½ cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- ½ cup pineapple juice
- ½ cup Bacardi rum
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 cups crushed ice
Instructions
How to make the best Pina Colada:
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Place sweetened condensed coconut milk, pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, nutmeg and crushed ice into a blender. Blend until smooth.
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Pour evenly into two hurricane or long-stem glasses.
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Garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and little umbrellas if desired.
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This version serves two; another variation on Zona’s other site serves four.