Description
Tropical paradise meets refreshment in this mango strawberry piña colada, blending creamy coconut with sweet, tangy fruits. Caribbean-inspired sips bring cool comfort, inviting you to savor summer’s most delightful liquid escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
- 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- Fresh strawberries, mango slices, or pineapple wedges for garnish
Liquids:
- 1 cup coconut milk (or coconut cream for a richer texture)
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 1 oz (28 grams) white rum (optional for an alcoholic version)
Sweeteners and Additional Ingredients:
- 12 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 cup ice cubes
Instructions
- Gather all tropical fruits – ripe mango chunks, vibrant strawberries, and succulent pineapple chunks – into a powerful blender.
- Pour in creamy coconut milk and tangy pineapple juice, creating a luscious tropical base for your refreshing beverage.
- Add ice cubes to ensure a frosty, chilled consistency that will transform the mixture into a velvety smooth concoction.
- Activate the blender at high intensity, pulverizing the ingredients into a silky, uniform texture that promises pure tropical indulgence.
- Pause and taste the blend, adjusting sweetness by incorporating a touch of honey or maple syrup if desired.
- For an adult version, introduce white rum and blend briefly to integrate the spirited element seamlessly.
- Select chilled glasses that showcase the vibrant, sunset-hued beverage.
- Elegantly pour the tropical mixture into prepared glasses, ensuring a generous serving.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning each glass with artfully arranged fresh strawberries, mango slices, or pineapple wedges.
- Serve immediately, inviting guests to savor this luxurious, tropical escape in a glass.
Notes
- Swap frozen fruits for fresh ingredients to create a thicker, more intense smoothie texture with enhanced natural sweetness.
- Adjust liquid ratios by reducing ice or adding extra coconut milk for a creamier, more velvety consistency.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, ensure coconut milk is pure and use plant-based sweeteners like agave or date syrup instead of honey.
- Create kid-friendly versions by omitting rum and adding a splash of vanilla extract for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 50 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 64 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg