“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

Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 219 kcal
“The Panchito” Virgin Pina Colada with Caramel Swirl is refreshing drink made with pineapple, coconut, and a 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!
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 39IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg
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68 Comments

  1. This recipe is pretty darn awesome. I never would have thought to add caramel to a pina colada. Great photos. Your family looks like they had tons of fun! Thanks for the share.

  2. How cool is a Disney cruise? Since I can’t go on one right now, I’ll just have to make the Panchito and pretend like I’m cruising through the tropics.

  3. This is perfect for my current pregnant state! I am so jealous of your trip! My son is also obsessed with Mickey and would have died to be there!

  4. 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 🙂

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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!

    1. Thanks Diane – I totally linked up, I think I was the first! Thanks for the feature. I put it on all my social media. xo San

    1. Not sure I would go for raspberry and caramel, but a raspberry swirl in a pina colada – any day. xo San

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