Description
A Watermelon Pina Colada is a refreshing twist on the classic pina colada, blending the tropical flavors of pineapple and coconut with the juicy sweetness of watermelon.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or from pineapple juice)
1 3/4 cups watermelon juice (frozen into cubes)
1/4 cup Coco Lopez (cream of coconut)
1/2 cup light rum (white rum works best)
Ice (optional, for blending)
Pineapple wedge and paper umbrella for garnish
Instructions
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- Prepare the Ingredients: Start by freezing your watermelon juice into ice cube trays. This will give your drink a thicker, slushier consistency.
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- Blend the Drink: In a blender, combine the pineapple chunks, watermelon ice cubes, Coco Lopez, and light rum. Add additional ice if desired for a thicker texture.
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- Blend Until Smooth: Blend until you achieve a smooth, velvety texture.
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- Serve: Pour the mixture into a tall glass. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and a paper umbrella to add a tropical flair.
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- Enjoy: Sip and enjoy your homemade Watermelon Pina Colada!
Notes
Freeze watermelon juice into ice cubes at least 3 hours before making this drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 22.8 g
- Sodium: 2.9 mg
- Fat: 18.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24.9 g
- Protein: 0.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg