Pina Colada Cocktail Recipes: 2 Ways, Blended vs. Shaken!

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How to make a Pina Colada - the Pina Colada is one of the most well known tropical cocktails. Blended vs. Shaken!
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INGREDIENTS (***UPDATED***)
- 60mL Light Rum (2 oz)
- 45mL Cream of Coconut (1.5 oz)
- 45mL Fresh Pineapple Juice (1.5 oz)
- 15ml Lime Juice (0.5 oz)
HOW TO MAKE A BLENDED PINA COLADA
1. Add all the ingredients to your blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Pour into your cocktail glass
4. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaf
HOW TO MAKE A SHAKEN PINA COLADA
1. Add all the ingredients to your cocktail shaker (if using fresh pineapple, muddle first)
2. Shake & strain over crushed ice into a cocktail glass
3. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaf
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[@StevetheBartender_]

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[@sopeshowers8374]

If you wanted to make enough of the blended version for a group, it’s so easy to multiply this and use a larger blender to make a round. Awesome!!

[@Milobility]

Steve I tried watching other bartenders on youtube, but the entire time I was like "where's Steve." lmao. thanks for the killer content dude, keep it up!

[@grguevara]

Agree.

[@dianadelamer9583]

Perfectly to the point, eloquently put, and you made it look so easy! Subscribed.

[@CraggyIsland123]

That's so Raven

[@ct2042]

Thank you for getting straight to the point, not smiling creepily like a maniac, being overly hyper and not shouting in the video. Subscribed and ily ❤️

[@Patrick-ic4fs]

I don't why but his shaking technique is awesome

[@CraggyIsland123]

Found your channel a couple of weeks ago and it's brilliant I've been keeping busy using up all the different spirits I've accumulated over the last few years into fun and nice cocktails you're a good man ✌😁😁☘

[@michellesaari2263]

I needed to learn how to make a pina colada and I went straight to your videos. I just enjoy watching you so much. Love from Arizona ❤️

[@williammurphy7199]

A big thanks Steve! I've just learnt how to make one and it tastes brill :)

[@altzana396]

Got inspired and made a batch- absolutely delicious!

[@zak2143]

I took a vacation to Hawaii in January this year and I got to know pina colada in O'ahu island for the first time. I really like this drink and wanna learn this recipe for a long time. You give the right answer.

[@speaklanguageswithcleliabe4764]

It looks amazing!!!

[@anactaneustheeleventh2542]

Now that's a real pina colada. Very good.

[@porkyswinebar7725]

Cheers bud.. You make it look so easy.

[@rogerjrusa]

Oh wow, that looks so good. Me & the wife have been trying so hard to make the perfect PC. Thanks!

[@Kriterian]

Just made these using the homemade creme de coconut and without the rum and it's amazing. I used half a fresh pineapple frozen but it still needed a bit of ice to make it frozen but this tastes so good.

[@Barprints]

Great virgin option for sure! 👍

[@magniformicalaboris]

Thanks, great video

[@kellietatasciore4298]

You make it look so easy. Subscribed, and we will be using your recipe for our housewarming/ engangment party. Thanks Steve!!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Kellie! Have a great party!!

[@lrvogt1257]

We played around a bit and came up with this recipe. 2 Plantation 3-Stars, 2 pineapple juice, 1 Coco Lopez, 1/4 Lime Juice, 1/8 Giffard Orgeat. The lime adds a touch of tartness to the pineapple and the orgeat adds a subtle nuttiness to the coconut. I plan to try some other rums with this but we're very pleased with the results so far.

[@johnlesterreplan8170]

Thank you! This helps a lot ❤ and so refreshing lol~

[@amberfern2767]

As a bartender myself , you inspire me and helped me in so many ways, I watch your videos every night, so thank you so much 😁😁

[@firebubble5911]

@@CraggyIsland123 come again?

[@jennzamora2237]

😀never thought it was this simple to make. Thanks for the recipe !

[@StevetheBartender_]

No probs Jen! It's surprisingly simple to make :) Piña Coladas a holiday favourite of yours?

[@albcas4997]

@@StevetheBartender_ yes it is!!!!

[@crystalbell762]

Amazing work❤

[@justeyoung]

Thank you for sharing!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Welcome Justme Young!

[@toddtheproblemsolver]

cheers brother amazing video.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks Yummy!

[@Connectionwithdogs]

That's amazing 😍

[@Barprints]

I've done many a shaken, but I'm a sucker for the blended!

[@gotmystrength]

I really love this one. In addition it looks so creamy. I bet if you make it with coconut liquor instead does not taste as good as this one. Thanks Steve!! The 23d of this month I am starting a Bartender course in New York. Any tips you Steve can give me? I really look up to you as a professional and I'll take into consideration your advice!! :)

[@klscriviner]

My not a big drinker but I do love a Pina Colada and a Mojito. 2 of my fav cocktails and a Baileys. Yum 😋

[@melissahoneybeex]

Thanks for this:)

[@NileshParmar]

your videos are amazing

[@covertnarcisisticawareness1025]

What coconut cream are u using in this is it coco lopez ? Or the diy cream u make

[@Triadii]

THis is my favourite drink, I only can make the shaken version at home though, no blender.

[@YouTube-Troll]

Nice video Steve, what kind of blender is that?

[@sa9amisan]

wow steve you have come along way

[@traceyfuller4128]

Wow! Steve looks just like Russell Crow, and a better-looking version too. Keep them videos coming, and thanks for those great recipes.

[@UberDCDriver]

So interesting to see these early versions of your channel. especially no smile. Just seems wrong not to see that. I like your setup behind you and the white slats from your current look. Cheers and thanks for the tips.

[@nayankalita92]

I love your videos

[@rishabhchourasia]

Hi Steve, I have tried a lot of your recipes and I and the wife have loved all of them so far, looking forward to trying this one over the weekend. However, I wanted to point you to a typo in the description; you've typed 15 ml lime juice but you don't add it in the video.

[@susanmutch7605]

deliciouse

[@wildwildwest1662]

I am your new subscriber since you making my favorite drink 🍸🍸🍹🍹🍹🍹

[@blookarakal4417]

Cool

[@anjnag6965]

I have a good quality blender, Nutri Bullet.😀 I like your cocktail recipes a lot. I already made few following your channel.

[@lauren-yp1ru]

the fly climbing into the coconut 😅😅

[@firebubble5911]

That fly :o

[@grandadrian522]

Blending! What an ingenious idea! Always wondered why my pina coladas are so ... chunky. Seriously.

[@firebubble5911]

Maybe use double strainer the normal and an extra small for the small crushed ice bits

[@tw-ij3kc]

1:16 That fly wants some too.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Haha, keen eye!

[@44louix]

Hi, I like your video, its so easy and well done, I would just like to know, if I froze those pineapple, would I need to add the ice

[@dingovory]

I imagine you would, to help dilute the sweetness.

[@natasha6836]

My other favourite drink right here ! Can’t beat the espresso martini though

[@StevetheBartender_]

Simple drinks are always some of the best! =)

[@markstengel7680]

Sweet🍸🎅🎄👍

[@sarahmaurice2543]

I like it

[@nahogilbery9177]

Legend

[@treicycarter2173]

Which blender does he use?

[@josephbenobasa]

I prefer to blend at the bar but due to the weekend rush, I usually just shake at the bar

[@deborahodusote1468]

@stevethebartender could I get the recipe before it was updated please

[@Jnsher]

Gd teachin ❤

[@jackpearson18]

How would you mix coconut cream into a cocktail when the coconut cream is thick//is blue dragon coconut cream the wrong type?

[@aliceso8328]

May I ask what’s the brand of the blender?

[@woofdes1480]

1:15 That's me. Lol Little extra. Drink the extra!

[@josephbenobasa]

Same here all the time 🤣

[@basketballer111111]

how many ml is this glass?

[@Alex-os5co]

Great video, thank you! What is the difference if you use Malibu instead of Bacardi? Thanks!

[@DrinkInDigital]

Lower alcohol content but even more coconut flavour!

[@bilalumutaltun8338]

Actualy some kind of pina colada has malibu , same ingredients just 4 cl bacardi 2 cl malibu and this also delicious

[@shenkel869]

like your colada recipe. others i've seen call for 180 ml of pineapple juice. granted you added some fresh pineapple which would be more than 90 ml I guess. either way

[@yeoldehans]

do you use sweetened cream of coconut or plain creamy coconut milk?

[@StevetheBartender_]

I use coconut cream :)

[@Whaea2202]

Yum , my favourite……

[@cassidymiller1301]

i'm thinking of having shaken pina coladas for our wedding. do you think we could have just the pineapple juice/coconut cream pre-mixed ahead of time and stored in like gallon jugs for bartenders to serve?

[@DrinkInDigital]

Pre-batching is a staple of mixology culture and is definitely so handy to do! With cocktails like this all ingredients can be mixed before hand, poured then shaken and served!

[@andyhake3406]

Hi Steve what's the name of the coconut cream you use? I have used so many different ones and they all taste dreadful.

[@t1m513]

Andy Hake it looks like the brand “ayam”

[@gundersonflooringanddesign4064]

Pina Colada! One of my favourites. Steve-O, do you still like this recipe? This is one of your early videos. I'm feeling like you may have done a new video with another recipe. Seems like it's heavy on the pineapple. My personal preference is to use canned pineapple. When fresh pineapple is blended it can be very fibrous if it's not super ripe. You can always garnish with the fresh piece of pineapple. Also I think it's important to have a floater of dark rum, or better yet 151 dark rum. As usual another great video. You are THE Cocktail Shihan! 👊💥 OSU!

[@Mr_Gray_1995]

I’m so used to using oz I’m new to the page

[@StevetheBartender_]

Don’t worry.. I mention ounces in all videos now and the measurements are in the description too 👌

[@carlfred01]

You forgot the limejuice! Gamechanger

[@TheDrogoBoffin]

Os Bacardi a favorite or just your go to cheap house rum?

[@DrinkInDigital]

Bacardi or Havana are the classic choices and a great quality for 'house' rum!

[@jjbean13]

Back in my clubbing days, most of the places I went to never wanted to make Pina Coladas. I hope this is different now.

[@gerrit8350]

It’s not. They’re annoying because the coco Lopez takes time to get out and then i need to wash my shaker set afterwards. Or worse, use a blender

[@MrChickster12]

Blended of course!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kevanashy]

Rum, bit of pineapple juice, stick it in glass, stir, repeat 4 times, happy days! These guys are unbelievable!

[@tomfox6084]

That is decidedly NOT a piña colada 😂

[@dantheman8193]

my mums making Pina Coladas for me and her for a lockdown birthday celebration sorry i don't know how to do that fancy n

[@Barprints]

Doesn't need to be fancy, if you're enjoying/enjoyed them then they got the job done! 👍

[@handleOfParabellum08]

I drank one yesterday but felt like there was not a drop of rum, do you think i just did not notice it or i have been scammed XD?

[@CocktailArtist]

Ask Shakespeare would say, "That is the question."

[@fabioginevra3471]

Personnaly pina colada must been done in the mixer because the cream of coconuts is heavy and only with shaker you can't properly mix all ingredients.pina colada in the mixer with mini slices of ice can resist much longer in the glace before passing in 2 layers.

[@Penisrules]

Can you drink on the job? Do they have breathalyser at work?

[@StevetheBartender_]

I work for myself.

[@Kathy90277]

Hi Steve - can I use my Nutri Bullet to mix the Pina Colada in? Or do I need to go out and purchase a regular blender? I use to make Pina Coladas when I lived on a boat in Redondo Beach, CA back in the 70's but I am dying for one now and want to start making them again. :-)

[@StevetheBartender_]

Sure can! Make it easier on your blender by pre-crushing the ice.. 👌

[@trzynasty909]

Why use crushed ice in the shaken version? Is there something more to it?

[@deodattmohan8198]

Oi Mate bc he didnt pour the ice from the shakers. ( he put a strainer on top) while pouring) Crush ice is just to keep it cold.

[@trzynasty909]

@@deodattmohan8198 Now that I think back to it it might also be to dilute the drink more? Because when blending he did also blend some ice, so that would make the drink a bit more watery.

[@micheleanderson414]

OMG Steve, I didn't have any pineapple, so made my own coco lopez and added mango instead of pineapple. Hubba Bubba

[@chungcao4337]

👍

[@pwowp8848]

Isnt the original pina coloda with cream of coconut?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Yes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hYHSp4ajea2fkM0

[@annenakura4318]

One question,so if there is no coconut cream can you use vanilla Ice cream instead?

[@DrinkInDigital]

This would definitely work for the creamy texture, although you will lose the coconutty aspect that people love about this drink! Still, delicious!

[@Barprints]

If you did it with a coconut ice cream or sorbet you'll probably end up with a great drink that still has that coconut flavor!

[@yoelciegoson]

i'm a bit confused, on the video you say 90ml but on the list of ingredients it's 45ml of pineapple juice or did I hear wrong?

[@StevetheBartender_]

In the description it notes that it has been updated.

[@StevetheBartender_]

More info here: kzbin.infoOPovSmDHlZk?feature=share

[@thesaltwater8373]

Steve the bartender Ryan Reynolds wants you do his signature drink.

[@Barprints]

"The Vasectomy"?! I can just imagine the comment section and commentary 😂

[@nagarajn3638]

please mention the name of the ingredients what you are use to prepare a cocktail a mention a quantity also...

[@StevetheBartender_]

I did mention the ingredients but you can also find them in the description below the video on all the cocktail recipes I upload =)

[@vmdp8790]

noice

[@flowerywisdom]

Awesome contribution to the socially apathetic non-connoisseur newly interested drunkard. :)

[@johnover5]

Little extra 👍

[@simeonpetrov3834]

He said and for those who don't have a shaker ... I think he mean for those who don't have a blender.

[@StevetheBartender_]

Probably had a few too many cocktails by that stage, I'm always fumbling my words!

[@dejureranger4634]

Love your videos man, but bro I dare you to try Cruzan rum and compare it to Bacardi, I promise you will never go back, and I swear I'm not sponsored by them or anything, just my opinion. Keep up the great work!

[@StevetheBartender_]

Thanks DeJure! I've tried Cruzan but not in a Piña Colada - any preferred one from their range?

[@georgehernandez7619]

Steve the Bartender Black strap

[@mrtoxicwasteland]

how about bacardi pina colada ? does that count as a real cocktail? lol I'm wondering cause I spent my cash on a bottle and I'm curious if it tastes like a real one.

[@StevetheBartender_]

I used Bacardi for these Pina Coladas so not sure what you mean 😳

[@mrtoxicwasteland]

Steve the Bartender lol my bad. I meant the pre mixed 15% pina colada bacardi. it's like a cooler

[@mrtoxicwasteland]

Steve the Bartender the question was Do these pre mixed coolers taste anything like the real drink? :)

[@StevetheBartender_]

I’ve never tried them but making it fresh will always be better... the sweetness from the fresh pineapple really makes them! Of course the bottled stuff could come in handy if you’re at the beach say, and cant bring your blender with you! 😆

[@silky_smooth9475]

The no shake smile hurts 😢

[@MrYoung-yu7ku]

I can make it pinagolada

[@StevetheBartender_]

Golada? 😂

[@vintason]

I prefer shaken 😉

[@Szeryf069]

Pinacolada without malibu?

[@StevetheBartender_]

Correct, the original recipe did not include Malibu..

[@princesslegarreta913]

*Piña colada* and yes, piña colada go without Malibú. 🍍

[@nikolasrbinovski3519]

Why did you not just use the ice from the shaker which already has the flavours from the shaking. Instead you put ice in the glass then strained it onto fresh ice. I'm asking because the blended version you blended the ice with the ingredients.cheers

[@hamishseerkissoon521]

The shaken ones better then the blended

[@StevetheBartender_]

Agreed!

[@kajro57]

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