Frozen Piña Colada

I make all of my frozen cocktails using my Instant Pot Ace Nova Cooking Blender. This amazing appliance can make anything from soup to nut milk to smoothies and ice cream.

Frozen cocktails in the Ace Nova come out smooth and frothy in just seconds. You can make your frozen beverages, like I do this frozen strawberry margarita, using both the pulse or crushed ice settings.

And if you have a traditional blender, that works too— simply blend the ingredients until the drink is smooth.

In a pinch, you can replace the coconut cream with full fat coconut milk. But you will lose the thickness and richness that comes with coconut cream.

You can read more about the different types of rum and their uses here.

• Add all ingredients to the blender in the order listed (rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream, ice). If adding pineapple chunks, add them to the blender before the ice.
• If using an Instant Cooking Blender, pulse on speed 10 for 40 seconds. For other blenders, pulse for 30-60 seconds or until ice is completely crushed and drink is frothy.
• Pour into chilled glasses and serve garnished with pineapple slices and a maraschino cherry.

• For the best frozen piña colada, start with a quality white rum. While top shelf isn't necessary, a good quality rum will make your cocktail taste the best it can be.
• Add a handful of fresh or frozen pineapple to the drink for added flavor and thickness.
• If using the Instant Pot Ace Blenders, make sure to add the ingredients in the recommended order for cold beverages. This means you should add the liquids first, then the fruit, and the ice last.
• To keep frozen cocktails cold, chill the glasses in the fridge for 15-30 minutes before serving.
• Blend the piña colada as close to serving as possible. Store extras in the fridge and stir well or reblend prior to serving.