Frozen Piña Colada
A Frozen Piña Colada is a creamy, blended tropical cocktail originating from Puerto Rico. It's typically made with rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice, often served in a hurricane glass and garnished with a pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This drink is high in carbohydrates and fat due to the coconut cream and fruit juice, with a rough calorie count of 450-650 per serving. It provides some vitamin C from the pineapple and small amounts of minerals like potassium, but is primarily a source of quick energy from sugar and alcohol.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 550 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 65 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 55 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Manganese | 1.5 mg |
| Copper | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 40 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 450 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Piña Colada is the official drink of Puerto Rico, and its creation is often debated, with claims dating back to the 1950s. Nutritionally, it's a classic example of a 'liquid dessert,' where the combination of sugar, fat, and alcohol creates a highly palatable but calorie-dense beverage.
