Cut the carbs with this refreshing and guilt-free cocktail.
On the high seas of the Caribbean, in the early part of the 19th century, sailed a pirate by the name of Roberto Cofresí. Originally born into a Puerto Rican noble family that lost its wealth while being a colony of the Spanish Empire, the young Roberto soon turned to a life of privateering and pillaging. Many legends surround the buccaneer, with some stories painting him as a swashbuckling Robin Hood-type figure. Other myths are less than flattering, with whispers of witchcraft and devil worship.
One popular legend is that Cofresí was the original inventor of the drink that came to be known as the Piña Colada. He presented his concoction to his pirate crew, boosting their morale and keeping them suitably inebriated and in high spirits for the next bit of plunder. There are, of course, other accounts of the cocktail being created in 1950s Puerto Rico by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, and also by Ricardo García. The legend of the pirate’s Piña Colada endures to this day, but his recipe is forever lost in the mists of history.
On March 29th, 1825, a firing squad lined up before a captured and imprisoned Roberto Cofresí. Shot and executed before a quiet crowd of onlookers, the pirate’s last words supposedly were “I have killed hundreds with my own hands, and I know how to die. Fire!” No mention of his cocktail’s recipe was reported. He was 33 years old.
What is the best rum to use in a Keto Piña Colada?
If we’re making a keto-friendly cocktail, we’ll need a keto-friendly spirit. For this version of the Piña Colada, we’ll want to use a good, smooth white—or blanco—rum. This pure, unflavored rum is free of carbs and the perfect mixer for the drink we’ll be mixing up. The white rum will blend with the flavors of the coconut and pineapple, while the sweeteners take the place of the traditionally used ingredients. You might be on a diet, but you can still enjoy a delicious beverage.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces unsweetened, full-fat canned coconut cream
- 4 ounces water
- 4 drops pineapple-flavored stevia drops
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 1 1/2 ounces white rum
- 1 tablespoon of erythritol or your preferred granulated keto-friendly sweetener
- Unsweetened, toasted coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions
- In a blender, combine the coconut cream, water, pineapple stevia drops, 1 cup of ice cubes, white rum, and granulated sweetener.
- Blend until the mixture is smooth, white, and frothy.
- Pause to taste. If you like a thicker cocktail, add more ice cubes. For a more pronounced pineapple flavor, add extra stevia drops.
- Pour into a chilled hurricane glass. Garnish with a sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes on top or even a fresh pineapple wedge (it may not fit your keto macros but looks great).
Nutrition
What kind of glassware and garnish are used?
A hurricane glass is the way to go with this drink. Tall and shapely, it’s the perfect glassware for this cool and smooth summer libation. Sprinkle with some fresh coconut flakes for garnish and extra tropical notes. You can also add a pineapple wedge to the rim of your glass, but it’s just for looks and not keto-friendly.
Can I use real pineapple juice in this recipe?
No. Pineapples are not keto-friendly, as they are high in sugar. Which is why for this cocktail, we use just a few drops of pineapple-flavored stevia.
Keto Piña Colada Variations
If you like Piña Coladas and getting caught in the rain, then Twist & Toast should be your go-to source for cocktail recipes that will help you escape from the stresses of the work week. Check out a few of what we have below.
- Virgin Piña Colada – On a diet and looking to cut back on the booze? Look no further than our recipe for this alcohol-free version.
- Piña Colada on the Rocks – Let me tell you about this shaken, not blended, variation on the classic cocktail.
- Chocolate Piña Colada – Dark, smooth, and dreamy, have your next drink for dessert with this amazing recipe.
- Piña Colada – Learn how to make the original and legendary summer beverage with our tasty and easy recipe.
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