Independence Day is just around the corner and so are the barbecues that come with it. Unfortunately, that also means indulging in the food that comes with it. For those of you who can drink, nothing spells an unhappy scale like a frozen cocktail. Margaritas, Pina Coladas, and Mudslides, just to name a few, are high in sugar and contain alcohol, which is never great for your health. Even if you drink it without the booze, the damage is still pretty intense.
But thanks to Hungry Girl, you can actually drink a Pina Colada with rum and not hope the sun sweats off the weight for you! Being a non-drinker, I have altered the recipe so that the alcohol is replaced and the drink retains its flavor.
Hungry Girl's Recipe:
* 1 oz. light rum
* 1.5 oz. Torani Sugar Free Coconut Syrup
* 1/4 cup Breyer's Double Churn Fat Free Ice Cream, Creamy Vanilla
* 1 tbsp. crushed pineapple in its own juice
* 3/4 cup crushed ice
* 1 packet Splenda (or another no-calorie sweetener)
Danielle's Virgin Pina Colada Recipe:
* 1 oz. cold water
* 1.5 oz. Torani CLASSIC Coconut Syrup
* 1/4 cup Breyer's Double Churn Fat Free Ice Cream, Creamy Vanilla
* 1 tbsp. crushed pineapple in its own juice
* 3/4 cup crushed ice
In replacing the sugar-free syrup with the regular syrup, you're swapping out the calories of the rum for the full calorie syrup and eliminating the need for another artificial sweetener. I find I like this taste better. However, for those of you who cannot consume sugar, you can use Hungry Girl's recipe and swap out the rum for the same amount of pineapple juice.
Blend all of your ingredients for around thirty seconds... pour your drink into a nice glass, find a nice sunny spot by your pool, and relax! Enjoy your own mini Caribbean getaway!
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