Watermelon Pina Colada
This Frozen Watermelon Pina Colada is a fruity twist on the tropical classic—blended with frozen watermelon cubes, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and a splash of banana and coconut rum. Served in watermelon halves for extra fun, it’s the ultimate summer sipper!
Ingredients
- 5 cups frozen watermelon cubed
- ½ cup coconut cream from the can
- ½ cup coconut rum
- ¼ cup banana rum
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup pineapple juice
Instructions
- Cut small watermelons in half and scoop out the flesh onto a baking sheet; freeze overnight.
- Reserve the hollowed watermelon shells in the freezer until serving time.
- Add frozen watermelon cubes, coconut cream, coconut rum, banana rum, lime juice, and pineapple juice into a blender.
- Blend until smooth and frosty, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/watermelon-pina-colada/
Notes
Tropical Rum Mix: The combo of coconut and banana rum adds layers of island flavor.
Frozen Fruit Tip: Freeze watermelon cubes flat to avoid clumping and make blending easier.
Coconut Cream Matters: Use thick, canned coconut cream—not cream of coconut—for the creamiest texture.