Description
A blue spirulina-swirled frozen coconut pineapple delight that would make any mermaid proud! This alcohol-free tropical smoothie is colorful, refreshing, and perfect for themed parties or sunny days.
Ingredients
6 oz lemonade, frozen in ice cube trays
4 oz coconut milk (unsweetened)
2 oz pineapple juice, frozen in ice cube trays*
1/2 banana, sliced and frozen*
1/4 tsp vanilla extract
2 dashes aromatic bitters (non-alcoholic version) or a pinch of ground cinnamon
1–2 capsules spirulina/blue-green algae
1 Tbsp honey or agave nectar (optional, for added sweetness)
For garnish:
Fresh pineapple leaves
Starfruit slices
Kiwi slices
Toasted coconut flakes
Optional: white chocolate seashells (see note)
Instructions
- Prep ahead: Freeze lemonade and pineapple juice in separate sections of an ice cube tray at least 3 hours before making the drinks. Place sliced banana in a plastic bag and freeze until solid.
- Create the base: Add frozen lemonade cubes, coconut milk, frozen pineapple juice cubes, frozen banana, vanilla extract, bitters or cinnamon, and honey (if using) to a high-powered blender. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
- Prepare for swirling: Pour about one-quarter of the mixture into hurricane glasses or tall glasses. Open the spirulina capsules and add the powder to the remaining mixture in the blender.
- Create the mermaid effect: Pulse the blender for just 1-2 seconds—the goal is a swirled rather than fully incorporated look. Slowly pour this blue mixture over the white base in each glass.
- Enhance the swirl: Using a chopstick or long skewer, gently swirl the two layers to create a beautiful ombré ocean effect.
- Garnish: Decorate with pineapple leaves (arranged to look like a mermaid tail if desired), tropical fruit slices, and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
- Serve immediately with colorful straws and plenty of tropical attitude!
Notes
- Freezing the ingredients rather than using ice creates a more flavorful frozen drink without dilution.
- For white chocolate seashells: Melt white chocolate chips, divide into portions, color with natural food dyes in ocean hues, pour into silicone seashell molds, and refrigerate until set.
- For a creamier texture, substitute frozen yogurt for half the coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 3 hours (includes freezing time)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mermaid colada, blue spirulina drink, tropical smoothie, alcohol-free piña colada, frozen pineapple coconut drink