Piña Colada Mocktail
This piña colada mocktail is pure tropical bliss—no blender, no booze, just sunshine in a glass. It’s light, creamy, refreshing, and so close to the real thing you’ll barely miss the rum. Whether you're skipping alcohol for now or for good, this drink feels like a celebration with every sip. (You can also 100% add rum to this and it would be amazing)
Piña Colada Mocktail
You'll want to get caught in the rain with this better than it should be mocktail
Ingredients
- 3 oz light pineapple juice
- 1.5 oz coconut water
- 7 mL coconut cream
- Juice from 1 key lime
- 1/8 t vanilla bean paste
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Put ice into your glass
- Combine all ingredients into one half of your shaker, and ice in the other
- Shake until the tin feels very cold in your hands
- Strain into your glass, garnish with a key lime wheel
The nuitrion information is based on estimates and is not definitive.
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Giving up alcohol doesn’t mean giving up fun, flavor, or a really good drink in a pretty glass. Enter: my piña colada mocktail. This is the tropical escape I crave on a sunny afternoon, the drink that transports me to a beach chair under swaying palms, even if I’m just sipping it in the backyard. It’s light, fresh, and so close to the real deal it should be illegal. Almost sinful, truly.
When I made the decision to step away from alcohol—for my health, my mental clarity, my peace—I knew I needed to find drinks that still gave me that little sparkle of joy. Something refreshing, indulgent, and a little celebratory. And this mocktail hits every single note. Sweet, tart, creamy, a little salty, and wildly satisfying. It scratches the itch I didn’t know I had.
The flavor combo in this drink is so balanced it should win an award. Light pineapple juice brings that classic tropical tang without weighing things down. Coconut water adds a crisp, hydrating note that makes every sip feel light and breezy. A tiny squeeze of coconut cream is where the magic happens—just enough to give it that lush, creamy mouthfeel without being cloying. Fresh key lime juice brings a sharp brightness that cuts through the sweetness and makes everything pop.
And then there’s the kicker: a little scoop of vanilla bean paste. It’s unexpected, subtle, and absolutely game-changing. That mellow, floral warmth ties everything together and makes this drink feel like it was crafted by someone wearing a linen shirt and mixing cocktails at a beach bar. A final sprinkle of salt adds a whisper of savory contrast that wakes up the entire glass. Salt in a mocktail? Yes. Just trust me.
The beauty of this piña colada mocktail isn’t just how delicious it is—though let’s be clear, it’s dangerously good. It’s also so simple. No blender needed, no fancy syrups. Just a handful of ingredients shaken or stirred over ice and poured into your prettiest glass. Add a slice of your lime or a little umbrella if you’re feeling extra (I usually am). It’s proof that going alcohol-free doesn’t mean going without joy.
For me, this drink has become a new kind of ritual. It’s what I make when I want to treat myself, unwind after a long day, or just feel a little festive on a Friday night. And I swear, every time I take a sip, I forget for a second that there’s no rum in it. That’s how good it is.
I created this mocktail out of a need for something more—more flavor, more fun, more presence. It’s not about pretending it’s a cocktail. It’s about creating something beautiful and full of life in its own right. Something that feels like a celebration without the hangover. Something that fits into the life I’m building, one intentional choice at a time.
So whether you’re cutting back, going sober, or just want a gorgeous drink to enjoy anytime, this piña colada mocktail is a total winner. It’s refreshing, creamy, tart, and tastes like sunshine in a glass. Make it once, and you’ll be hooked. All that’s missing is the rum—and honestly? You won’t even miss it.
