Everyone makes their piña coladas a little differently — some using frozen fruit, and some using coconut milk. However, the key to a really good piña colada is cream of coconut. It can be found in the international aisle of the grocery store, Latin markets, or in liquor stores near the mixers. Cream of coconut is different than coconut cream and coconut milk, though. Coconut cream is unsweetened and thick, while cream of coconut is very sweet and syrupy. We don’t recommend swapping the two, but if you do, plan to add simple syrup.
Otherwise, you’ll just need pineapple juice, heavy cream, and ice. Pineapple juice can be found unrefrigerated in the juice aisle, and heavy cream can be swapped for coconut cream to make a dairy-free version. If you use ice trays, prep at least 1 full tray of ice for this recipe. You can garnish the drink however you like, but think pineapple leaves or edible flowers would match the tropical vibe.
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