Description
Dive into a tropical paradise with the Ocean Love Colada. This vibrant cocktail blends coconut cream, pineapple juice, and blue curacao to create a visually stunning and refreshing drink. Whether you’re hosting a summer bash or relaxing by the pool, this colada is sure to elevate your spirits.
Ingredients
1 cup Pineapple Juice
½ cup Coconut Cream (or coconut milk for a lighter version)
2 oz Light Rum (optional, for a non-alcoholic version, substitute with more pineapple juice)
1 oz Blue Curacao
1–1½ cups Crushed Ice
Fresh Pineapple Chunks (for garnish, optional)
Optional Substitutions:
Coconut Milk instead of Coconut Cream
Dark Rum for a more robust flavor
Sugar-free Pineapple Juice for a healthier option
Instructions
Blend the Base Ingredients:
In a blender, combine 1 cup of pineapple juice, ½ cup of coconut cream, and 2 oz of light rum. This creates the smooth, tropical base of your Ocean Love Colada.Add the Blue Curacao:
Pour in 1 oz of blue curacao. This adds the stunning ocean blue color and a burst of citrus flavor.Add Crushed Ice:
Add 1 to 1½ cups of crushed ice to the blender, adjusting for a thicker or thinner consistency based on your preference.Blend Until Smooth:
Blend the ingredients together until smooth and creamy. This should take about 30-60 seconds depending on your blender.Serve and Garnish:
Pour the mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with fresh pineapple chunks or a cocktail umbrella for that extra tropical touch.
Enjoy:
Sip and savor the refreshing taste of your Ocean Love Colada, and let it transport you to a sun-soaked beach!
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum and increase the pineapple juice.
Make it dairy-free by swapping coconut cream with coconut milk.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more pineapple juice or a bit of sweetener if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail, Drink, Tropical Beverage
- Method: Blender
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Tropical
Keywords: Ocean Love Colada, tropical cocktail, pineapple rum drink, piña colada twist, blue curacao, summer drinks, refreshing cocktail, beach cocktail recipe, tropical mocktail.