Cocktails

Pina Colada

Pina Colada is an alcoholic cocktail built on Light Rum. It leans apple and pineapple. Built and served in a Collins Glass. Expect about 21.9% ABV and roughly 279 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic21.9% ABV3 ingredients

At a Glance

279 kcalCalories

21.9%ABV

10.2gSugar

11.6gCarbs

2.19Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Easy

Why: 3 ingredients, requires blender

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients & Tools

3 ozLight rumBase Spirit
3 tblspCoconut milkDairy Or Cream
3 tblspPineappleFruit

Tools:Blender

How to Make It

Mix with crushed ice in blender until smooth.Blended
Pour into chilled glass, garnish and serve.Pour

How to Serve

Glass: Collins Glass
Temperature: Chilled
Ice: Crushed ice
Method: Blended

Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

Apple Pineapple

Supporting notes

Vanilla CreamyMilkyRich Tropical

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong

BodyLight – Full

SweetnessDry – Sweet

FruitinessEarthy – Fruity

Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

TropicalSuggested from its tropical and pineapple notes.
PoolsideSuggested from its pineapple and tropical notes.
DessertSuggested from its cream and vanilla notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

DessertsChocolateCoffee Desserts

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-Free Vegan Vegetarian

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar

Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

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Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Light Rum3 oz

Aged RumKnown variation

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners only if the drink becomes too heavy.
What changes: Aged rum can replace light rum when a fuller, oakier variation is acceptable.

Dark RumWorks, but changes the drink

How much to use: Use the same amount; reduce rich sweeteners if the result becomes too heavy.
What changes: Dark rum can replace light rum when a deeper, heavier rum profile is welcome.

Vegan-compatibleVegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

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Last updated June 18, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Pina Colada?: The Pina Colada is a cocktail made with 3 ingredients, traditionally served in a Collins Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 279 calories.
What does a Pina Colada taste like?: Pina Colada has a flavour profile featuring Apple, Pineapple, Vanilla, Creamy. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Pina Colada?: Pina Colada pairs well with Desserts, Chocolate, Coffee Desserts. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Pina Colada?: The Pina Colada has an ABV of approximately 21.9%. That's approximately 2.19 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 279 kcal, 10.2g sugar, 11.6g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Pina Colada typically served?: Pina Colada is often suggested for Dessert, Poolside, Tropical, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Pina Colada?: If you enjoy Pina Colada, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Pina Colada at home?: Yes. The Pina Colada uses 3 ingredients, making it easy to prepare at home. You will need a Collins Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?: Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?: Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Pina Colada with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.