Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail

This Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail recipe is the perfect alcohol-free drink that will instantly transport you to a tropical paradise. Packed with coconut and tropical fruit flavors, this recipe makes for a fun cocktail to serve on hot summer days, baby showers, or pool parties.

Alcohol isn’t needed to enjoy classic or fruity drinks – make sure to also check out my Mai Tai Mocktail and fizzy Strawberry Elderflower Mocktail.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Can be enjoyed by everyone – You don’t have to worry about age or sobriety when you make this sweet drink – it can be enjoyed by the entire family!

• Easy – It’s a very easy recipe to make! It just takes a few minutes and a few simple ingredients to whip up the most delicious Piña Colada Mocktail.

• No hard-to-find non-alcohol spirits – The Chai tea helps give the spiced rum flavor without any alcohol involved. When it’s paired with the tropical fruit juices and coconut flavor, it’s a great, affordable ingredient with the flavor notes of dark rum.

Ingredient Notes

This Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail recipe only requires a few key ingredients.

• Tropical fruit juices – This recipe uses tropical pineapple, orange, and lime juice. 

• Brewed chai – Chai has many of the same spices that are also used in spiced rum, so it is a natural, alcohol-free choice to add to a Virgin Piña Colada Mocktail. You can make the Chai sweetened or unsweetened.

• Coconut milk – I used canned, full fat coconut milk and froze into ice cubes to make the Piña Colada Mocktail extra icy without dilution of flavors.

• Cream of coconut – This is a coconut syrup NOT coconut cream from a can! This is a VERY important distinction. You can find Cream of Coconut in the alcohol mixer aisle of your local grocery store or on Amazon. 

• Nutmeg and garnishes – Ground or grated nutmeg on the top of the cocktail gives an extra layer of flavor, which helps gives a more traditional piña colada experience. For garnish, I used fresh pineapple chunks and pineapple leaves. You can also garnish with a maraschino cherry or mint leaves.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pre-step: Freeze the canned coconut milk into ice cubes overnight prior to making. 

Step 1: Add the juices to a blender bowl. 

Step 2: Add the brewed Chai tea. 

Step 3: Add the coconut cubes, cream of coconut, and additional ice if desired. 

Step 4: Blend until completely smooth and no chunks remain. 

Step 5: Garnish with a pineapple wedge, if desired. 

Step 6: Sprinkle grated or ground nutmeg over top, if desired. 

Expert Tips

Add your cocktail glass to the freezer for a few hours prior to making the drink. It will help keep the drink frozen for longer. 

If you have leftover piña colada, add it to an empty ice cube tray and freeze. When wanting to drink the rest of it, simply pop the piña colada ice cubes into a blender with just a touch of pineapple juice to thin it out if needed or desired.

Serve this with other tropical-inspired dishes, like my Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Tacos.

Making a Batch & Make Ahead Tips

You can definitely make these as a batch to serve a crowd – I’ve included measurements for batching in the recipe notes below.

However, I would not recommend making these in advance. You can prep and have everything ready to go in advance, but sadly, frozen drinks don’t keep well.

FAQ

Is coconut cream and cream of coconut the same thing?

No, not at all. Coconut cream refers to the thick, creamy canned coconut milk. Cream of coconut refers to a coconut cocktail syrup that is available in the alcohol mixing aisle of grocery stores. Canned coconut cream is usually found in the international food aisle.

What can I use in place of rum in cocktails?

Brewed Chai tea is a great substitute for rum in mocktail recipes as both products use similar spice flavor profiles. You can use it sweetened or unsweetened depending on your preferred taste. 

Can I use canned pineapple?

Yes, but go for the kind packed in juice, not syrup. Freeze it first for a better texture.

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