How to Make a Pitcher of Pina Coladas

This creamy coconut and rum mixture is one of the most popular tropical cocktails. Make this cocktail drink for your friends in a pitcher-version.

Ingredients

Makes 10 7-ounce servings.

  • 4 cups (32 ounces) pineapple juice
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) light or gold rum
  • 2 cups (16 ounces) cream of coconut
  • 4 cups crushed ice
  • 10 half-slices pineapple, for garnish
  • 10 maraschino cherries, for garnish
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Preparing the Pitcher

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    Measure the ingredients. Pour the ingredients (except the garnish and ice) into a pitcher that can hold 100 ounces.[1]
    • Stir the cream of coconut thoroughly before adding it into the pitcher.
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    Stir the ingredients. Ensure everything is mixed thoroughly.
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    Refrigerate the pitcher. Allow the mixture to chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. This drink can also be served immediately.[2]
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Serving the Cocktails

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    Add the crushed ice to the pitcher. Give the mixture a final and rapid stir.
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    Pour the mixture into tall glasses. Distribute the pitcher mixture evenly between 8-ounce tall glasses.[3]
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    Garnish the drinks. Add a half-slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry on the side of each glass.[4]
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Making Various Pina Colada Pitchers

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    Make different flavors of pina coladas. Share them amongst your friends.[5]
    • Banana pina coladas
    • Berry pina coladas
    • Mango pina coladas
    • Melon pina coladas
    • Pina colada floats

Community Q&A

  • Question
    I need to make 5 gallons of pina coladas. Can you help me?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    As there are 128 ounces in a gallon and the recipe yields about 70 ounces, multiplying all ingredients by nine would result in around 630 ounces, which is close to the 640 ounces in five gallons.
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Things You'll Need

  • Pitcher that can hold at least 100 ounces
  • 8-ounce tall glasses

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References

  1. Herbst, Sharon T. The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks Cool Cocktails for a Crowd. New York: Villard, 2009. Print.

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