1. Mango Colada
The main appeal of piña coladas is their fresh tropical taste. With this mango twist on the original, you won’t have to sacrifice the primary ingredient that makes a piña colada a piña colada; instead, you can have a different tropical vibe — plus, a whole lot of rum.
2. White Negroni Piña Colada
A negroni and a piña colada are mixed up in a bar together; this is the result. This interesting cocktail spin maintains the herby, fruity notes that the negroni contains, but adds some coconut rum liquor for a tropical piña colada twist.
3. Iced Peach Colada
Peaches are in season, and this recipe uses them in the best way. It’s creamy, peachy and still very tropical. AND its original recipe is non-boozy, so you can make it for your dry friends or children at family cookouts. If you still want that little buzz, all you have to do is add a bit of rum, and voila, you’ve got the perfect summer drink.
4. Watermelon Piña Colada
Another fruity rendition of the infamous colada, but would it really be one without a fruit being the main flavor note? This cocktail is the perfect boozy drink to serve your pals at a summer pool party. Just imagine laying on a floatie with this watermelon, coconut, rum goodness in hand? Pure heaven.
5. Sake Colada
Tropical flavors meet Japanese sake for a lighter and more floral flavor profile. Adding sake makes for a more complex flavor experience, all while retaining the fun deliciousness of the OG cocktail.
6. Blueberry Colada
Fruit is simply the name of the game in achieving any successful colada. It’s creamy, it’s refreshing, it’s quite literally a more adult smoothie. Perfect for blueberry lovers or anyone in need of an afternoon pick-me-up.
7. Mango Sunrise Piña Colada
Aside from being stunning, thanks to the addition of grenadine, this is a lighter version of the original piña colada. Because it’s meant to be served over ice and isn’t blended, you’ll probably want a few of these to accompany you during hot summer nights.