Name: Almond Pina Colada
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Light white rum; 15 ml Amaretto liqueur; 75 ml Pineapple juice; 22.5 ml Lime juice; 10 ml Orgeat syrup

Almond Pina Colada
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Glass:

Serve in a Collins glass

Ingredients:
2 fl oz	Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old)
¹⁄₂ fl oz	Adriatico Amaretto Liqueur
2 ¹⁄₂ fl oz	Pineapple juice
³⁄₄ fl oz	Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
¹⁄₃ fl oz	Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup

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Prepare:

Select and pre-chill a COLLINS GLASS.
Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.

How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Garnish:

Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) - Nuts

Strength & taste guide:

No alcohol

Medium

Boozy

Sweet

Medium

Dry/sour

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Review:

As the name suggests, this rum-laced cocktail has flavours of pineapple and almond.

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History:

See Piña Colada history.

Nutrition:

One serving of Almond Pina Colada contains 254 calories

Alcohol content:

1.6 standard drinks
11.36% alc./vol. (22.72° proof)
22.2 grams of pure alcohol

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Brooks Gates

12th December 2025 at 01:44

I’m gonna try it but any reason to think an oz of Coco Lopez would hurt this drink or throw off the whole purpose of not using it?

Simon Difford

12th December 2025 at 11:14

It would become a Coconut & Almond Piña Colada, which sounds tasty. However, the addition of Coco Lopez could make it overly sweet.

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Ben S

20th July 2025 at 01:38

Tastes like the "Mai Tai" I had on a cruise. Added 1/2 oz of Smith & Cross to give it a little more dimension.

Ryan Madden

28th August 2025 at 06:57

excellent suggestion

Loïc Pierre

15th February 2025 at 21:28

First tried and disliked, tried another time with homemade orgeat (increased to 1/2 oz) and 2 1/4 oz rum (Havana club 3 years) and was very great and enjoyed by everyone.

Yorey C

2nd November 2024 at 22:59

this one's really good. i bumped the rum up 75%, could definitely tolerate more. reminds me of a sweet tart or other sour candy. too sour for me so ill use less lime next time but thats normal

Brooks Gates

12th December 2025 at 12:16

Try adding just straight coconut milk, about an 3/4 to 1 full ounce. Without all the sweeteners that make it coconut cream or cream of coconut, whatever u wanna call it. It mellows out the sourness and brings back just a touch of that classic piña colada taste.

Steven Jepson

9th December 2022 at 21:39

This one gets my wife's seal of approval - she likes a long fruity drink that's not too strong - pulled the Bacardi back to 1 shot but used 8 yr old to bring up the flavour. Added to her favourites

Kevin Haynes

4th October 2022 at 21:53

Oh and a luxardo maraschino cherry because why not???

Kevin Haynes

4th October 2022 at 21:51

I went a little off the rails here, but it was still delicious! Used Koloa brand dark rum instead of light, and lemon juice instead of lime. Otherwise the same! More of a almond pina sour than almond pina colada, but still sweet with tiki vibes! Excellent!

Brooks Gates

12th December 2025 at 12:20

Ive told others this and I’m repeating myself but try adding 3/4 to 1 full ounce of coconut milk instead of coconut cream. All coconut cream is, is coconut milk with a ton of simple syrup added. The coconut milk helps cut the sour and give it just a hint of the classic coconut Piña Colada taste

John Hinojos

12th June 2022 at 20:12

This one went from my Wish List to my Favourites. Wow. A great blend of cocktails. Sort of tiki, but not sweet. Perfect on a warm sunny afternoon. Would be great with grilled food or anything Mexican. Love it.