These days, with the weather finally starting to heat up, we’re outside a lot. We entertain quite a bit in the summer, and we also have family visiting right now. Naturally, one of our favorite places to hang out is by the pool!
I find myself craving fruit in the summertime…to me, there’s really nothing better than a fruity summer drink to enjoy on the beach or the pool when it’s hot outside! So it probably won’t surprise you that the common theme of my collection is fruity flavors! You’ll find both cocktails and “mocktails” in this collection of fruity summer drinks…a little something for everyone! I hope you’ll click on the collection above …I promise you will not be disappointed!
While we were sitting poolside the other day, my sister in law and I decided that we were in the mood for a fruity cocktail, so I whipped this up in the blender with what we had in the house. The tropical flavors of strawberry, pineapple and coconut hit the spot! It was delicious, and you can definitely omit the alcohol to make a wonderful “mocktail” as well.
Strawberry Pineapple Colada
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
- 2 cups strawberries (I used fresh, but you can use frozen)
- 6 oz of cream of coconut
- 1 cup ice
- 3 shots of vanilla rum
Instructions
- Combine pineapple, strawberries, cream of coconut, and cup of ice in your blender and pulse until well blended.
- Pour a shot of vanilla rum each into 3 glasses; cover with fruit mixture. Mix well.
- Serve immediately.
Angela Gilmore
Wednesday 9th of July 2014
Wow these sound so refreshing, especially now in this sweltering heat! I am definitely sharing this! And mocktail?! Oh right...for the kids. Jack would actually love this drink!
Carla
Saturday 5th of July 2014
I love fruit in the summer as well! Well, anytime, but more in the summer. I don't do drinks that often though. I just eat it whole. I guess I'm lazy like that. :)
shelby
Saturday 5th of July 2014
my kind of drink. :) Looks great and I bet it would be great with some malibu also!
Nellie
Friday 4th of July 2014
I am loving this recipe!! I dont drink but it seems like it would be super yummy without the liquor!
Vohn's Vittles
Friday 4th of July 2014
This is perfect for tonight - a rare warm summer's evening in Scotland. Thanks for the recipe - I usually use canned pineapple but frozen will be so much better! :-)