“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!
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later.
“The Panchito” Virgin Pina Colada with 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!
Oh my goodness, that sounds so good. I remember having something similar when I was on a cruise – not a Disney cruise, just a regular one. Soooo tasty!
I love Pina Colada’s on a warm sunny day! I swear they are addicting!
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.
I love any kind of pina colada and never thought of adding caramel. Will definitely be trying this one. And the Disney cruise sounds amazing!
Ooh this looks so yummy! can’t wait to try it out at home this summer!
This sounds delicious!! I’m going to try them!! 🙂
What cute pictures, looks like they had a great time. I have to find some coconut extract, now. Thanks for the recipe.
I like drinks like this.. The sweeter the better for me..
Yummy Yummy For My Tummy!! LOL! I Will Be Making This One Thanks!
that looks like the best way to spend a week. happy birthday to your son
Sounds like you had a great vacation!! Drink looks super fun too!
Looks like everyone had a great time and the pina colada looks absolutely delicious!!!
What a refreshing tropical drink, looks like your family had a great time!
The drink looks amazing! I hope you pinned this on Pinterest!! Definitely something I would make in the summer!
I did pin it! Hope you do too! xo San
Looks Like You All Had A Great Time I Want One Of Those Drinks Right Now!!
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.
I love it Pam and I hope you do it. XO San
My nieces would seriously love this treat poolside this summer! I am saving it so I can make it then. I really cannot wait for summer!!
What a great recipe. I love all things Disney and I can’t wait to do a cruise!
Looks like you guys had an amazing time!
I would love to take another cruise.
We had so much fun last time!
I can’t drink alcohol, so it’s really nice to have virgin versions of cocktails to try. Thanks for the great recipe, Sandra!
P.S. LOVE the photos from your cruise!
Yum, adding a caramel swirl sounds great
My family and I were just reminiscing about how much we loved Pina Coladas when we were kids! This recipe looks awesome 🙂
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!
did you say caramel???? My favorite! I am saving my money for my family to go on a Disney cruise, looks like a lot of fun!
Anything with coconut milk has my vote!
Great recipe! And you have a wonderful family.
Pina Coladas are so retro, they were so popular in the 70’s. Love this!
Oh my goodness such a wonderful time it looks like a blast and the mocktail looks so refreshing!
This would have been such a fun trip! I am totally a sucker for any drinks that have pineapple and coconut in them 😉
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 🙂
That drink sounds good. Looks like a great trip. Ihope to take a Disney Cruise on my next Cruise trip.
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.
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.
This really makes me want summertime!!
Me too Jennifer! xo San
The Disney cruise trip looks amazing and so does the drink! Thanks for sharing!
Sandra, you lucky, lucky duck! What a wonderful trip. I would totally guzzle a gallon of this magic 🙂 Can’t wait to make it!
Yum! I love that this is a non-alcoholic and very yummy drink!
It is and hope you can enjoy it soon! xo San
Looks so good!
Your vacation seems like it was wonderful. Having a nice drink to savor after the vacation is over is a nice treat as well.
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.
That looks so good! Yum! And what better place to have it at.
What cute pictures, looks like they had a great time. I have to try your recipe! Thanks for it!
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!
Oooh I love your photos – you got some great shots!! Oh and that pina colada sounds amazing!
This will be a wonderful hot weather drink! Thanks again for linking up to Simple Supper.
Thanks for hosting! xo San
I can’t wait try this! Looks like you had a fabulous time! Thanks for sharing at The Mommy Club Link Party!
Hi there! Just wanted to let you know that your recipe was featured in What’s Cooking Wednesday this week. Thanks so much for linking up….it looks delicious! http://www.turningclockback.com/2014/04/check-whats-cooking-wednesday-recipe-linky.html
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
Mix a little raspberry puree and this would be right up my alley! Looks wonderful
Not sure I would go for raspberry and caramel, but a raspberry swirl in a pina colada – any day. xo San