Whether you make this with alcohol or not, it's a refreshing drink when you want to pretend you're lying on the beach with a little umbrella sticking out of your drink.
1/2 C. Pina Colada smoothie base (recipe follows) 1 small ripe banana 1 C. pineapple juice 4 C. ice cubes 3/4 C. rum (optional) Fresh Fruit (optional) Prepare Pina Colada Smoothie Base. In blender combine 1/2 C. Smoothie Base with banana and pineapple juice; process until smooth. With blender running, add ice cubes, several at a time, then rum. Process until thick and smooth. If desired, garnish with fresh fruit. Pina Colada Smoothie Base Ingredients 1 C. light corn syrup 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice, undrained 1 15 oz. can cream of coconut 1/4 C. lime juice
In blender combine all ingredients; process until smooth. Store covered in refrigerator up to 1 week. Makes 3 1/2 C. base. Yield: 6 servings From: Karo Syrup Recipe Booklet