21 Piña Colada Recipes, From Cocktails to Cake

Few flavor combinations are as beloved as pineapple, coconut and rum. And, if you ask us, this tantalizing trio makes the perfect starting point for more than just cold, slushy cocktails. (Not that we don’t love those!) With these recipes you can bake coconut, pineapple and rum into cakes and cupcakes, infuse them into fresh fruit and even layer them into pies and cheesecakes.

Whatever you decide to make with these tropical flavors, pair it with a simple take on the classic drink. This recipe will walk you through the process of combining pineapple, coconut cream and two types of rum (yes, two!) for a slushy beverage you'll want to sip all day long.

Indulge in a taste of paradise with our Piña Colada Bites! Delightfully reminiscent of the cocktail, these boozy bites feature juicy rum-soaked pineapple wedges delicately rolled in toasty sweet coconut flakes. Topped with a bright cherry and whimsical cocktail umbrella, each bite is a miniature vacation on a plate, transporting you instantly to sun-kissed beaches and lazy afternoons.

Inspired by the flavors of a piña colada, this Puerto Rican frozen treat combines two of the tastiest tropical fruits on the island. 

Pineapple upside-down cake meets Piña Colada: Say hello to your new favorite drunken cake. It's the best of both worlds in one dessert.

This tropical dessert combines the flavors of sweet pineapple and creamy coconut in a moist, tender cake. Topped with a luscious frosting and plenty of island-inspired flair, it’s a refreshing treat for celebrations or anytime you want a taste of the tropics.

Sometimes you want the fun and taste of a piña colada without the liquor. This easy blender drink has all the great flavors of the classic tiki drink—but none of the alcohol. So the only headache you might get from it is brain-freeze!

These refreshing frozen treats blend pineapple and coconut into a creamy, tropical snack with all the flavors of a classic piña colada. Easy to make and perfect for warm days, they’re a fun alcohol-free dessert for both kids and adults.

Kardea packs plenty of pineapple and coconut flavor into her irresistible layered pie. From the coconutty crust and a layer of fresh pineapple to the creamy coconut layers she tops it all off with, you'll get piña colada in every bite of this sweet treat.

These cupcakes are filled with a pineapple curd that's made with an optional tablespoon of rum. The combination of pineapple and rum really drives home the flavor of the classic drink.

This recipe is a far cry from the syrupy, blended versions of piña coladas most people are familiar with. Steeping the rum with aromatics for a few days before making the drink adds an extra layer of flavor. Be sure to save the steeped vanilla bean for your next batch of pudding or ice cream.

The combination of canned and dried pineapple in the topping not only doubles down on flavor, it provides extra texture to contrast with the soft and creamy cheesecake filling.

Don't let the lack of dairy in this nice cream fool you — the creamy canned coconut cream gives this sweet frozen (and vegan!) treat its creamy taste and texture.

This light and bubbly take on the piña colada is simple, made with just pineapple juice, coconut seltzer and an optional (but reccomended!) dash of rum.

The classic drink just got a gelatin make-over. These little pineapple-shaped (and flavored!) shots are made with coconut milk and a generous amount of rum for the full effect.

Turn your favorite summertime cocktail into a scoopable, icy treat. We add just a touch of salt to the mix here but don't worry, your granita won't taste salty — the salt helps bring out the flavors of pineapple and coconut.

These pineapple flowers will impress everyone — and they couldn't be easier. A whole pineapple will yield more flowers than you'll need for these cocktails, so use them as cake toppers or snacks.

Baking an elevated cake doesn’t have to be difficult and this recipe proves it. Take boxed cake mix and dot it with maraschino cherries. Bathe it in rum, cream of coconut and crushed pineapple. Dress it with a fresh coconut whipped cream, a sprinkle of toasted coconut and a final garnishing of maraschino cherries and voila! — a boxed cake you’re proud to call your own.

Piña colada meets tropical smoothie in this fresh and fruity drink. We add a generous glug of white rum to guarantee that the classic flavors still shine through.

You only need 4 ingredients to make these cocktail-inspired treats. Rum-soaked pineapple gets a drizzle of coconut cream and a sprinkle of shaved coconut for a perfect reimagining of the piña colada — in just 30 minutes.

If you're ready for a refreshing twist on the classic piña colada, try ginger and lemongrass. We steep the two in a homemade simple syrup that's easy to add to cocktails — and more.