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Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

These seriously delicious Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum are a sweet cocktail made with rum, sweetened condensed coconut milk, a touch of nutmeg to kick it up a notch, and pineapple juice blended with crushed ice.

They use just 4 ingredients plus crushed ice, and take just 3 steps and 5 minutes! Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a cute little drink umbrella if desired.

Why I love this recipe

This creamy pina colada is a tropical drink that is so easy, just whip it up! It serves 4 and is perfect for cool refreshing drinks.

Are you ready to be transported to paradise with images of sitting on a tropical beach, toes in the warm sand, and this drink in your hand as the sun creates magical colors and slowly sinks into the sea? I know I am!

Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum in a tall glass.
Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

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Simple Ingredients

(amounts are listed in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

sweetened condensed coconut milk

pineapple juice

Malibu rum

nutmeg

ice cubes

Substitutions

You can use any type of rum like regular rum, light rum, white rum, or dark rum.

Equipment needed for this recipe

How to make Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

Step 1 – Mix sweetened condensed coconut milk, pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, nutmeg, and crushed ice in a blender until smooth.

Step 2 – Pour into four hurricane glasses or long-stemmed glasses.

Step 3 – Garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and cute little drink umbrellas if desired.

Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum in two tall glasses and a split open coconut on the side.
Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

Pro Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days to a week.

Recipe FAQs

Is white or dark rum better for Piña Colada?

Traditionally, the Piña Colada is made with white rum, but a dark rum also works wonderfully in this refreshing drink.

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Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum in two tall glasses and a split open coconut on the side.

Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

These seriously delicious Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum are a sweet cocktail made with rum, sweetened condensed coconut milk, a touch of nutmeg to kick it up a notch, and pineapple juice blended with crushed ice. They use just 4 ingredients plus crushed ice, and take just 3 steps and 5 minutes! Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and a cute little drink umbrella if desired.
4.50 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 417 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1 cup Malibu rum
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 4 cups crushed ice

Instructions
 

  • Mix sweetened condensed coconut milk, pineapple juice, Bacardi rum, nutmeg, and crushed ice in a blender until smooth.
  • Pour into four hurricane or long-stemmed glasses.
  • Garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and cute little drink umbrellas if desired.

Notes

    • It is a good idea to store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for several days to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 111mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 48gVitamin A: 207IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 232mgIron: 0.4mg
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Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum in two tall glasses.
Pina Coladas with Malibu Rum

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