Remember those refreshing Frutista Freezes from Taco Bell that disappeared from the menu years ago? That sweet, icy piña colada blend that perfectly cooled you down on hot summer days? Good news! You can recreate this discontinued favorite at home with just four simple ingredients and five minutes of your time. This easy copycat recipe brings back all those tropical flavors you’ve been missing, no drive-thru required.
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What in the world is a Frutista Freeze?
The secret to recreating this summer-ready beverage lies in its simplicity. The combination of piña colada mix for tropical flavor, lemon-lime soda for brightness and fizz, and just the right amount of ice creates that signature slushie we all love. By blending these elements at home, you’ll achieve that perfect balance of sweetness and iciness that made the original so popular during Taco Bell’s “Happier Hour” promotions. This is the perfect refreshing Taco Bell drink you will want to make again and again.
Unlike the folks on Reddit, you don’t need to fret – you can make your own Pina Colada version at home, this recipe will inspire you to enjoy the summer of Baja all year long.
Taco Bell Frutista Pina Colada Ingredients
To make this drink, you only need a few simple ingredients:
Preparing the Frutista Freeze
- Pour ½ cup piña colada mix into a blender.
- Add ½ cup lemon-lime soda to the blender.
- Add 2 cups of ice to the blender.
- Blend on high speed until completely smooth with no ice chunks remaining.
Serving
- Pour the frozen mixture into glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh lime slice.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
How to Make Taco Bell Frutista Pina Colada
Here are the simple recipe steps:
- Pour the pina colada mix into a blender.
- Add the lemon-lime soda.
- Add ice.
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a glass and garnish with a lime slice.
So why not enjoy this bygone Taco Bell drink today?
Copycat Taco Bell Piña Colada Frutista Freeze
Ingredients
- 4 ounces ice
- 4 ounces pina colada mix
- 2 ounces Sierra Mist or other lemon-lime soda
- 1 slice lime
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients into a blender.
- Blend until the ice has been crushed.
- Pour into a glass.
- Top with the lime slice.
Notes
Expert Tips for the Perfect Frutista Freeze
- Chill ingredients beforehand: Keep the soda and piña colada mix refrigerated for the best frozen texture
- Ice quality matters: Use fresh ice for cleaner flavor—old freezer ice can pick up odors
- Blending technique: Start with pulses before full blending to prevent air pockets
- Serve immediately: These drinks melt quickly, so enjoy right after blending
- Consistency tip: Blend for less time if you prefer a chunkier ice texture like the original
- Pre-chill glasses: For an extra-cold drink that stays frozen longer, place serving glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before pouring
- Brand selection: Name-brand lemon-lime sodas tend to work better than generic versions for authentic flavor
Nutrition
Adult Variation
Transform this freeze version into a cocktail by adding 1 ounce of light rum per serving. The rum complements the tropical flavors while maintaining the refreshing quality of the original. Perfect for summer gatherings or your at-home “Happier Hour.”
Scaling the Recipe for Taco Bell’s Pina Colada Fruitista Freeze
- For 1 serving: Use ¼ cup piña colada mix, ¼ cup lemon-lime soda, and 1 cup ice
- For 4 servings: Use 1 cup piña colada mix, 1 cup lemon-lime soda, and 4 cups ice
Other Frutista Freeze Variations
- Tropical Sunrise: Layer mango at the bottom and strawberry on top
- Strawberry Frutista: Substitute strawberry syrup for piña colada mix
- Strawberry Mango Frutista: Use half strawberry syrup and half mango puree
Want to enjoy more Taco Bell favorites? Try these copycat recipes!
- Taco Bell Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze
- Taco Bell Beef Burrito
- Taco Bell Nacho Fries
- Taco Bell Nacho Fries Bellgrande
- Taco Bell Mexican Pizza
- Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme
- Taco Bell Quesadilla
- Taco Bell Tacos
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- Banana Milkshake
- Caramel Frappuccino
- Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade
- McDonalds Frozen Strawberry Lemonade
- Sonic Root Beer Freeze
- Starbucks Strawberry Frappuccino
Find even more Taco Bell recipes and the best fast food recipes here on CopyKat!
Looks like you need to edit this recipe. It shows double of everything
Thanks, I have corrected this. Stephanie
This sounds great…must make this one of these hot Texas evenings!
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What an easy recipe…I will definately try this in a fancy glass too!
Drinks always taste better in a fancy glass.