“The Panchito” Virgin Pina Colada with Caramel Swirl is an island refresher perfect for any time of the year made with/ pineapple, coconut, and a caramel swirl.
Last weekend, we returned from a week-long vacation with a 5-day Disney cruise to the Bahamas. We sailed on the newly remodeled Magic. It was MAGICAL, by far the most fantastic vacation! It felt like a dream, and I have to keep reminding myself that we were just there. There are so many amazing things about this trip, too many to share in this post alone, so today I will focus on one thing: the most amazing drink I’ve ever had! Ever!
I think I gained most of my weight on the ship through the variety of virgin cocktails rather than the food.
My favorite was “The Panchito”. It was served on our 2nd night in the Cubanesque Cabana’s Restaurant. I wish we would have rotated through that restaurant earlier. You combine fresh pineapple, coconut milk, and caramel – need I say more? Here’s to Mickey Mouse, beaches, and delicious tropical calories!
Enjoy! XOXO San
How to make a Virgin Pina Colada?
- Add the pineapple juice, coconut milk, fresh pineapple, coconut extract, brown sugar, and crushed ice to a blender; blend quickly.
Pour into 8 tall glasses, like a Collins glass or other cocktail cup, it should make about 8-8 ounce servings.
Garnish with 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and stir in if you’d like. Add a pineapple wedge and serve. Enjoy!
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“The Panchito” Virgin Pina Colada with Caramel Swirl
Ingredients
- 13.5 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
- 20 ounces pineapple juice
- 1-1 1/2 cups fresh pineapple cubed
- 5 cups crushed ice
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 8 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Add the pineapple juice, coconut milk, fresh pineapple, coconut extract, brown sugar and crushed ice to a blender; blend at high speed.
- Pour into 8 tall glasses, like a Collins glass or other cocktail cup, it should make about 8-8 ounce servings.
- Garnish with 1 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and stir in if you’d like. Add a pineapple wedge and serve. Enjoy!
did you say caramel???? My favorite! I am saving my money for my family to go on a Disney cruise, looks like a lot of fun!
Anything with coconut milk has my vote!
Great recipe! And you have a wonderful family.
Pina Coladas are so retro, they were so popular in the 70’s. Love this!
Oh my goodness such a wonderful time it looks like a blast and the mocktail looks so refreshing!
This would have been such a fun trip! I am totally a sucker for any drinks that have pineapple and coconut in them 😉
Wow I never would of thought caramel went well with pina colada! So obviously I’ll need to make a batch or three! Cool pictures too 🙂
That drink sounds good. Looks like a great trip. Ihope to take a Disney Cruise on my next Cruise trip.
I feel so envious right now, I haven’t had a proper vacation in such a long time. You seem to have had so much fun and Jersey the most 🙂 She looks just like a gymnast 🙂 Not a cocktail person but I can see why you got hooked, it looks so delicious.
So many cool pictures! I’ve got to say though, I love the one with Mickey. 🙂
The caramel swirl in the drink is off the charts making me happy. Little twists like that are fun.
This really makes me want summertime!!
Me too Jennifer! xo San
The Disney cruise trip looks amazing and so does the drink! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra, you lucky, lucky duck! What a wonderful trip. I would totally guzzle a gallon of this magic 🙂 Can’t wait to make it!
Yum! I love that this is a non-alcoholic and very yummy drink!
It is and hope you can enjoy it soon! xo San
Looks so good!
Your vacation seems like it was wonderful. Having a nice drink to savor after the vacation is over is a nice treat as well.
I’m totally jealous in so many ways! I want one of these right now. It’s really too bad my blender is broken. But this is serious motivation to go get a new one. One of these and a mini date night after the kids go to bed, that sounds pretty fantastic.
That looks so good! Yum! And what better place to have it at.
What cute pictures, looks like they had a great time. I have to try your recipe! Thanks for it!
Oh wow! This is so nice and looks like everyone had the best time! I absolutely love Pina Colada! A bit of alcohol makes it even better though but this looks really good!
Oooh I love your photos – you got some great shots!! Oh and that pina colada sounds amazing!
This will be a wonderful hot weather drink! Thanks again for linking up to Simple Supper.
Thanks for hosting! xo San
I can’t wait try this! Looks like you had a fabulous time! Thanks for sharing at The Mommy Club Link Party!