Pina Colada with Tequila
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.
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.
Here’s what you’ll need to make it
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Ingredients & substitutions
- Tequila
- Pineapple juice
- Cream of coconut
- Lime juice
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.
Everything you need to know about a pina colada with tequila
You absolutely can! The tequila adds a distinct depth of flavor you won’t find when it’s made with rum.
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Pina Colada with Tequila
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.
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
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.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Tequila
- Method: Shaken
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 172
- Sugar: 18.3 g
- Sodium: 18.2 mg
- Fat: 2.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.3 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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