piña colada

noun

pi·​ña co·​la·​da ˈpēn-yə-kō-ˈlä-də  ˈpē-nə- 

: a tall drink made of rum, cream of coconut, and pineapple juice mixed with ice

Examples of piña colada in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kenner’s Kolache Bakery in south Arlington sits 2 miles from where the Czech national soccer team is practicing, and new owner Troy Shepard has expanded the 41-year-old shop’s menu to 21 flavors, including a standout pina colada. — Ryan J. Rusak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Or try mocktail versions of its pina colada and Painkiller ($10). — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 11 Mar. 2026

Summer saw a spate of tropical limited-time offers, including mango pizza at Mountain Mike’s, coconut cold brew at Farmer Boys, and a pina colada espresso at Klatch Coffee. — Fielding Buck, Oc Register, 16 Dec. 2025

Plus every fruit drink is an experience of its own, from the refreshing coconut and pina colada to the juicier papaya and banana. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, strained pineapple

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above