Virgin Pina Colada

What is a Virgin Piña Colada?

A Virgin Piña Colada is a mocktail that offers a non-alcoholic twist on the beloved Piña Colada. 

While the classic version features rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice, the Virgin Piña Colada skips the rum but retains the richness of cream of coconut and the tropical punch of pineapple juice. 

What Do Virgin Piña Coladas Taste Like?

White sands, palm trees and blue skies. Cream of coconut and pineapple – it can’t be more tropical than this flavor duo!

Trust us, you’ve never had a mocktail this good. Sweet, creamy, and indulgent – what’s not to love about a Virgin Piña Colada? 

The History of the Virgin Piña Colada 

Unlike most cocktails, the Piña Colada actually started as a non-alcoholic drink, made by mixing cream of coconut, shredded coconut, fresh pineapple juice, and crushed ice. You read correctly – the Virgin Piña Colada came before the rum version! 

The (Virgin) Piña Colada is said to have been created by a barman who was working at a popular resort hotel near San Juan, Puerto Rico, in 1954. When rum was added, it became an instant hit and, well, the rest is history!

How to Make the Perfect Virgin Piña Colada

• Cream of Coconut, not Coconut Cream
  Rookie mistake – don’t mix up Cream of Coconut with regular Coconut Cream!

  Cream of Coconut is sweetened and has a syrupy texture, perfect for cocktails and desserts. In contrast, Coconut Cream is unsweetened and thicker, typically used in Asian cooking.

• Making your own Pineapple Juice
  When it comes to cocktails or mocktails, skip the store-bought juice! There’s nothing like the taste of sweet pineapple juice, juiced fresh from a ripe pineapple.

  As long as the fruits are in season, we always recommend making your own juice for your drinks.

  For the perfect Virgin Piña Colada, grab a pineapple, cut it into chunks, put them into a juicer. No juicer? No problem – use a blender. After blending, strain the juice through a sieve so you don’t have any pulp or any other unwanted pieces in your drink.

• Chill your glassware in advance
  Making great drinks is all about the finer details. Pop your glassware in the freezer for about 30 minutes beforehand. Sipping a chilled Virgin Piña Colada from a frosty glass is one of life’s simple joys.

Variations of a Virgin Piña Colada 

• Coconut Milk with Simple Syrup
  If you’re unable to get your hands on cream of coconut, you can use coconut milk. However, to achieve the right sweetness, we suggest adding a dash of simple syrup to the coconut milk.

Serving and Garnish Ideas for a Virgin Piña Colada

• The traditional garnish for a Virgin Piña Colada is a pineapple wedge served on the rim of the glass together with a maraschino cherry.

• For glassware, we recommend serving a Virgin Piña Colada in a chilled wine glass. A wine glass adds an elegant touch to your tropical mocktail experience.

• However, you could also serve your Virgin Piña Colada in a hurricane glass, which is the most common glass type for a Piña Colada.