Tequila Piña Colada
Elevate your cocktail experience with this Tequila Piña Colada, a refreshing tropical cocktail that combines the classic flavors of a Piña Colada with the boldness of tequila. This drink is perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, summer parties, or any time you crave a tropical twist on a classic cocktail.
The Piña Colada Tequila is a unique fusion of the creamy coconut and sweet pineapple juice of a traditional Piña Colada with the distinct flavor of tequila and a dash of fresh lime.
This cocktail offers a perfect blend of tropical flavors and the smooth, rich taste of agave spirits, making it a fantastic choice for those who love a good margarita but are looking for something a bit different.
Ingredients
Here’s what you need for this tequila pina colada. Find the ingredient amounts written in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Silver tequila: The base spirit.
- Cream of Coconut: Provides a rich, creamy coconut flavor and sweetness. You can buy it, or make your own cream of coconut. For this recipe, you could also use coconut cream and add some simple syrup for sweetness.
- Pineapple juice: Adds a refreshing sweetness.
- Fresh lime juice: Brings a citrusy zing.
- Garnish: Pineapple wedge or slice and lime wheel.
Method
In a blender, combine tequila, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and ice.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a margarita glass or a traditional pina colada glass. Add a pineapple wedge, pineapple leaf, or lime wheel for garnish.
Variations
- Coconut Pineapple Margarita: Add a splash of triple sec for a margarita-style twist.
- Frozen Tequila Colada: Blend the ingredients with extra ice and 1/4 cup of frozen pineapple pieces for a slushy, frozen version.
Other recipes to try
Tequila Piña Colada
This tropical cocktail combines the classic flavors of a Piña Colada with the boldness of tequila. This recipe makes one drink but it's easy to scale it up to make more.
Ingredients
- 3 oz (90ml) pineapple juice
- 1 ½ oz (45ml ) silver tequila
- 1 ½ oz (45ml ) cream of coconut
- ½ oz (15ml) fresh lime juice
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- In a blender, combine tequila, cream of coconut, pineapple juice, fresh lime juice and ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a margarita glass or a traditional pina colada glass.
- Add a pineapple wedge, pineapple leaf, or lime wheel for garnish.
Notes
If you don't have cream of coconut, you can swap it for 1 oz coconut cream and 1 oz simple syrup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
1Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 690Total Fat: 40gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 257mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 9gSugar: 42gProtein: 4g
