How To Make the Easiest (3-Ingredient!) Piña Coladas

Is your beach vacation (or any vacation) not quite going according to plan this summer? While it’s not quite the same as the real deal, I have a pretty great solution: Fix yourself a cool and creamy piña colada, which will practically transport you to the sand and sun. Kick your shoes off; take your glass to your porch, backyard, or couch; and give yourself a mini staycation. Umbrella in your drink not required, but highly encouraged.

Great piña coladas at home don’t actually require a laundry list of ingredients like you might think. Grab a bag of frozen pineapple chunks, a can of full-fat coconut milk, and some white rum; let your blender do all the work; and in seconds you’ll have the frosty tropical cocktail of your dreams.

Unlike some piña coladas you’ll find at beach bars and restaurants, this version is not too sweet since the only sugar added is from the pineapple itself. If you prefer a sweeter drink, add a little simple syrup before blending. Opting for full-fat coconut milk makes these piña coladas extra creamy, but if you would rather them be a bit lighter and icier, you can use light coconut milk.

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