Description
Piña Colada Brazilian Lemonade smashes two iconic tropical drinks into one extraordinary glass. You blend whole limes with sweet pineapple chunks, rich coconut cream, and sweetened condensed milk to build a drink that delivers the tangy creaminess of Brazilian lemonade alongside the bold, fruity punch of a piña colada. It is festive, sun-drenched, and ready to impress a crowd in under ten minutes flat.
Ingredients
4 small Persian limes, quartered (unpeeled)
1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks, drained
½ cup coconut cream
½ can (7 oz) sweetened condensed milk
2 cups cold water
2 cups ice cubes
Pinch of salt
Pineapple wedges, toasted coconut flakes, and lime slices for garnish
Instructions
1. Wash the limes thoroughly under cold running water, scrubbing the skin well.
2. Cut each lime into 4 to 6 wedges, keeping the peel on.
3. If using canned pineapple, drain it well to avoid diluting the drink with excess syrup.
4. Add the lime wedges, pineapple chunks, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, cold water, ice cubes, and a pinch of salt to a blender.
5. Blend on high speed for exactly 5 seconds — stop immediately to prevent the lime peel from releasing too much bitterness.
6. Set a fine-mesh strainer over a large pitcher and pour the blended mixture through, pressing firmly to extract all the creamy liquid.
7. Discard the pulp and peel solids left in the strainer.
8. Add extra ice to the pitcher and stir gently to combine.
9. Pour into tall glasses filled with ice, garnish with a pineapple wedge, toasted coconut flakes, and a lime slice, and serve immediately.
Notes
Fresh pineapple gives the brightest, most vibrant flavor — use ripe, golden pineapple for maximum sweetness.
Canned pineapple in juice works well too — avoid pineapple packed in heavy syrup, which will make the drink overly sweet.
Blend no longer than 5 seconds to protect the drink from lime peel bitterness.
For a cocktail version, add 2 oz of white rum or coconut rum per glass before serving.
Coconut cream adds a thick, rich texture — swap it for coconut milk for a lighter, more refreshing result.
Serve immediately after straining for the best frothy texture — this drink separates quickly if left to sit.
Store covered in the fridge for up to 12 hours and stir vigorously before serving.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Tropical Drinks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Brazilian, Caribbean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 12 oz)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 9.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1.2g
- Protein: 3.5g
- Cholesterol: 14mg