Pina Colada with Tequila

A couple glasses fill with tequila pina coladas, served over ice with a pineapple wedge for garnish.

Why we love this tequila pina colada

Piña coladas will always be top of my list when it comes to a tropical drink, but I’m not always in the mood for rum. So, lately, I’ve been turning to tequila to change things up a little.
This slightly unexpected, yet still familiar cocktail is a crowd pleaser, and with pantry friendly ingredients, it a great last minute option.

A close up of a pineapple tequila cocktail garnished with a pineapple wedge.

Here’s what you’ll need to make it

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Equipment

Cocktail Shaker

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Easy Measure Jigger

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Bar Spoon

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Ingredients & substitutions

Tequila
Pineapple juice
Cream of coconut
Lime juice

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How to make a pina colada with tequila

Shake your cocktail. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, cream of coconut, pineapple juice and lime juice. Cover and shake until the drink is nice and cold.

Garnish and serve. Strain into a cocktail glasses filled with ice and garnish with a pineapple slice or some pineapple leaves.

A close up of a tequila pina colada in a glass, served over ice.

Everything you need to know about a pina colada with tequila

Can you substitute tequila for rum in a piña colada?

You absolutely can! The tequila adds a distinct depth of flavor you won’t find when it’s made with rum.

Overhead photo of a couple pina coladas with tequila in cocktail glasses, garnished with pineapple.

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Prep Time 2

Servings

Made with creamy coconut and sweet pineapple juice, tequila blends beautifully into this cocktail to create a refreshing twist on the classic piña colada served on the rocks. This piña colada variation is a great way to mix tequila in a tiki-inspired cocktail.

Ingredients

2 ounces tequila
2 ounces pineapple juice
1 ½ ounces cream of coconut
½ ounce lime juice
Garnish: pineapple wedge or lime wheel

Instructions

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add cocktail ingredients. Cover and shake until cold.
Strain into cocktail glasses filled with ice and garnish as desired.