Bubblegum Colada Twist – A Fun and Fruity Sip
A playful, tropical drink that combines the creamy goodness of a piña colada with a burst of sweet bubblegum flavor. Perfect for summer parties, poolside lounging, or when you’re just in the mood for something colorful and fun!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or cream of coconut
- 1/2 cup bubblegum-flavored syrup
- 1 cup ice
- 1/2 cup white rum (optional for an alcoholic version)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Pink sugar or shredded coconut (for rimming the glass)
Instructions
- Prepare the Glass: If desired, rim the glass with pink sugar or shredded coconut. Simply dip the rim in pineapple juice and then into the sugar/coconut.
- Blend the Drink: In a blender, combine pineapple juice, coconut milk, bubblegum syrup, ice, vanilla extract, and rum (if using). Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Pour into a chilled glass.
- Garnish: Top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry for a fun and colorful finish.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately with a straw and sip away!
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the rum.
- Add a few drops of pink food coloring if you want a more vibrant hue.
- To make it extra creamy, use frozen pineapple instead of ice.
- You can also freeze the mixture into popsicles for a fun summer treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg