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shake · Hurricane or rocks Easy ~3 min IBA official

Piña Colada

Rum, coconut cream, pineapple — tropical and party-ready.

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Ingredients 3
ABV estimate 16.0%
Batch reference 12 serves
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Ingredients

White rum 2 oz
Coconut cream 1.5 oz
Pineapple juice 1.5 oz
Total volume 5.00 oz

Garnish: Pineapple wedge, cherry

Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.

Base spiritRum
Strength · Medium 16.0% ABV
Standard drinks1.33
GlasswareHurricane or rocks

How to make it

Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes

  1. 1

    Add the white rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

  2. 2

    Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.

  3. 3

    Strain into a hurricane glass over fresh ice.

  4. 4

    Garnish with pineapple wedge, cherry.

Tools you'll need

Hurricane or rocks glass JiggerCocktail shakerHawthorne strainer

Making a batch for a party?

Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →

Total batch66.5 oz
+ Dilution water6.5 oz
Final ABV14.4%
Ingredient × 12 Bottles
White rum 24.0 oz 1
Coconut cream 18.0 oz 1
Pineapple juice 18.0 oz 1

BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.

Piña Colada FAQ

What's in a Piña Colada?

A classic Piña Colada is made with white rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice. It's shaken and served in a hurricane or rocks glass.

What is the ABV of a Piña Colada?

A classic Piña Colada is approximately 16.0% ABV — about 1.33 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.

Should I shake or stir a Piña Colada?

Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.

How do I batch Piña Coladas for a party?

Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.