Author: Meena Kumar

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Pina colada (non alcoholic version) / Virgin Pina colada / Summer recipes

Pina colada is a sweet drink made with pineapple and coconut cream .Something you would never repent indulging in .


Does Pina colada remind you of lounging by the pool ,a walk on the beach while the cool surf caresses your tired feet...I know! the lovely tropical feel right! is there anybody out there who doesn't love that!!

So how about some whale watching too!!



Everything just zeros down to basking in the ambiance of Californian shores. The trendy restaurants,bars and cafes here just celebrate with right kind of food and drink to suit the mood.
So here is the beautiful drink from Puerto Rico to alleviate your spirits and soothe your souls.

Many versions of pina colada exists but this is my favorite.

Ingredients: for 1 glass

Pineapple juice - 1/2 cup
Fresh coconut water-1/3 cup
Coconut cream- 2 tsp ( Coco Lopez)
Fresh cream/Vanilla ice cream- 3-4 tsp

 Throw in some ice and blend everything together and serve it with a wedge of pineapple and maraschino cherry in a hurricane glass or tall glass.Enjoy!!

Note

Coco Lopez is canned coconut cream specially used  for coladas .It has a  mix of sugarcane juice and coconut cream.
I love loading my colada with pineapple chunks than store bought juice.
If you want to make it alcoholic add 1 part rum .

           I love the striking contrasts of colors.  As I started photographing the background began telling a story and I just played along the lines of  imagination.So if u will allow, let me complete the picture with a full moon for you..:)




Hope to hear from lovely people out there.

Meena
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46 comments:

  1. Home Cooked foodMay 22, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    My favorite drink but not virgin. Like spike one.

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  2. ThecakenestMay 22, 2013 at 2:57 PM

    looks so cool...lovely pictures as usual..

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  3. Divya ShivaramanMay 22, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    perfect chiller and lovely click

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  4. Tisa JacobMay 22, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Lovely Meena, I just had one the other day at a restaurant and it had way too much sugar. I love the coconut water in yours. Definitely worth trying. Thanks friend.

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    1. meenaMay 23, 2013 at 1:21 AM

      Thank you, Tisa .Ya.. the restaurant guys go for the sweet syrup.
      Please give it a try and let me know dear.

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  5. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 9:32 PM

    I am more excited to see the pictures...very creative styling. And the drink is my fav and it looks so tempting :-)

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  6. UnknownMay 22, 2013 at 10:22 PM

    So refreshing and delicious! What a lovely presentation! :)
    http://www.rita-bose-cooking.com/

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  7. Nava KMay 22, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    Ahhhhh! I wish I am at the beach with this chilled and fabulous drink in hand. Its simple yet I adore the flavors.

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  8. Preeti JaipalMay 22, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    wow wow... loved the whole scene, i wish to be such place with this glass of pinacolada...

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  9. UnknownMay 23, 2013 at 1:09 AM

    Meena, love pina colada. loved your imagination and the way you presented it.

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  10. SonaMay 23, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    Beautiful clicks, nice refreshing drink.

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  11. Rafeeda ARMay 23, 2013 at 4:04 AM

    such lovely pics meena... i've always wanted to make this because the store bought ones always have desicated coconut sticking to the throat, which i hate... meena, please i need some lessons from you...

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    1. meenaMay 23, 2013 at 12:46 PM

      Thank you Rafee.I know !I too don't like when I have to chew while I drink except may be pineapple :)).Try coconut cream you will like it.

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  12. Nilu AMay 23, 2013 at 9:56 AM

    I love pina colada Meena.. And this looks soo refreshing and tempting :-)

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  13. FewMinute WondersMay 23, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I always order this when I am eating out. Something in my head that it is complicated to prepare.It looks so refreshing and delicious.

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    1. meenaMay 23, 2013 at 12:48 PM

      I know !these restaurant guys make it look so fancy with secret ingredients.. right!

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  14. ReniMay 23, 2013 at 10:57 AM

    lovely presentation & wonderful drink !

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  15. Abbe TownsendMay 23, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Hah - what a brilliant photograph and super recipe, Meena ;-)

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  16. My Food ExpressMay 23, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    Wow meena,I am dumbstruck by this pic and drink...Cool drink for eyes and soul!!

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  17. AkilaMay 24, 2013 at 2:05 PM

    Wow look so refreshing... Want to finish off the glass now.... Love the dolphin... Great clicks

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  18. sushmita panditMay 25, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    wow...looks so good.....

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  19. ShreeMay 27, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    great picture Meena ! love ur creativity ! lovely drink !

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  20. indugetscookingMay 27, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    The virgin version, which is what I like.

    The whale near the pina colada is so cute!

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  21. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)May 28, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Very refreshing drink, and beautiful clicks! Fantastic presentation, Meena!

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  22. PreetyMay 30, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    this is one of my fav drinks..looks delicious ..first time here and i am loving your blog..great recipes, lovely pics...happy to follow you..

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    1. meenaMay 30, 2013 at 1:13 AM

      Hey Preety,glad to see u here.I am already following u :)

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  23. FewMinute WondersMay 31, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Hey Meena, Thank you for letting me know that my RSS is not working. Will look into it.

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  24. Shanthi KrishnakumarJuly 8, 2013 at 4:45 AM

    Looks yummy and lovely.. Great clicks too :)

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Meena