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Next Best Thing to Lulu's Pina Colada

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"Jimmy Buffett's sister, Lulu, owns a very popular restaurant in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Lulu's serves the ABSOLUTE best Pina Colada in the world there! Here is the next best thing to one of hers! If you can't find the frozen mixer, 1/2 can coconut cream and enough pineapple juice to create a simulated 'can's worth' will work." — Simon'sMom

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1 (10 ounce) can frozen pina colada mix
1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 cup vanilla ice cream
1 (750 milliliter) bottle mango flavored rum

8 cubes ice
1/4 cup whipping cream
4 cherries with stems

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Directions

Combine the pina colada mix, pineapple with juice, vanilla ice cream, rum, and ice in a blender. Blend until slushy.
Pour the whipping cream into a bowl, and beat until soft peaks form. Stir into the pina colada mixture to blend evenly; pour into four glasses. Top each drink with a cherry.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 09, 2009

This was the best Pina Colada I've ever had, but i did tweak it a bit. I only had Coconut Rum on hand so I used that, and added a bit more :) Then I added 1cp of coconut gelato (along with the 1cp of Vanilla ice cream). They both were @ Giant. I also used slightly more whipping cream and whipped until very firm peaks. I drank it all in two days. OMG it is soo good. One day I'll try it with Mango rum. DEFINITELY try this recipe! UPDATE: I made this with the Mango flavored rum, and it was fantastic. Don't know if it was better with the coconut or mango rum since it was too long inbetween recipes. Either way, you can't go wrong. This recipe is delicious!!

—Denise Davis

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 10, 2011

I tried this recipe last night and it was not very good. The recipe calls for whole bottle of Mango rum which makes the drink (basically) all rum. And, the mango rum flavor makes it taste weird. 8 ice cubes too makes it soupy not creamy at all like a really good pina colada. I don't understand all the buzz. I wouldn't waste my time on this one.

—onehunglo

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13 Ratings

May 24, 2010

THE BEST PINA COLADA recipe ever! YOU MUST PUT IN THE FREEZER OVERNIGHT! You cannot go wrong with this recipe! I used Malibu Rum instead of the mango flavored rum. And I did NOT use the whipping cream. I will warn you though, even with using more ice cream and more ice, you will NOT get the consistency that is in the photo!!!! It's still runny (but still VERY good!)! The way to remedy this is to make the batch in the blender and put it in the FREEZER overnight. Then the next day when you're ready, crush the top frozen layer and blend it again. That will give you the right consistency!! I am keeping this recipe and will do it this way every time. I've had rave reviews when I make this the past few weeks. My new favorite drink!!! Thanks for sharing!!

—5 in family

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Feb 02, 2011

this is great! sippin on one now, i usually dont drink "drinks" at home but found the recipe and HAd to try it, SO glad i did!! thank you for this recipe!!!!

—jessicathiele

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Jun 08, 2010

OMG! Unbelievable! This Pina Colada is the best I have ever had. A little work but sooooo worth it! Thank you for the fabulous recipe.

—CHERYL UTLEY

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Sep 20, 2010

Best Pina Colada I've made...the ice cream makes it!

—Brantymellenmackaby

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Jul 13, 2009

Also did a version with brandy in place of rum, and a non alcohol version with a banana. Very good

—karena

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Dec 13, 2010

my bf hates pina coladas....not anymore. Sooooo good!

—GINGERLY88

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Nutrition

Calories
640 kcal
32%

Carbohydrates
34.6 g
11%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
10.6 g
16%

Fiber
1.1 g
4%

Protein
2.1 g
4%

Sodium
40 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Next Best Thing to Lulu's Pina Colada

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 640
Calories from Fat: 95

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.6g 16 %
Saturated Fat 6.8g 34 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 40mg 2 %
Potassium 218mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 34.6g 11 %
Dietary Fiber 1.1g 4 %
Protein 2.1g 4 %
Sugars 32.1g
Vitamin A 8 %
Vitamin C 17 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 6 %
** Thiamin 3 %
Niacin 5 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 7 %
Folate 8 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.