7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

About This Drink

Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

The 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie is a caffeine-free blended drink that combines cherry syrup with 7 Brew's pina colada puree - a pineapple and coconut blend - and the chain's proprietary ice cream mix, producing a thick, tropical shake-style smoothie with 0mg of caffeine in every size. Prices run $3.75 for the Kids 10oz, $5.25 for the Small 16oz, $6.25 for the Medium 24oz, and $7.25 for the Large 32oz, and a Medium lands at roughly 550 calories with about 78g of sugar.

Understanding how 7 Brew builds a smoothie is the key to knowing what you are ordering. This Arkansas-born, drive-thru-only chain does not use fresh fruit or a juice-bar style base. Instead, the crew blends fruit-flavored purees and syrups with a dairy-based ice cream mix that behaves like a lightly sweetened heavy vanilla cream. That is why the allergen sheet lists Milk, and it is also why this drink drinks more like a spun tropical milkshake than a fruit smoothie you would get from a blender at home. The pina colada puree carries the coconut fat and pineapple acidity, while the cherry syrup layers a candy-bright top note over the top.

What makes the Cherry Pina Colada stand out on a menu full of tropical options is the contrast. Most 7 Brew tropical smoothies - Island Dream, Summer Breeze, Tiki Tango - stay within a pineapple, mango, and coconut lane. Adding cherry pushes this one toward a maraschino-and-coconut dessert flavor that regulars compare to a virgin cherry pina colada from a resort pool bar or a cherry-topped Dole Whip. It is one of the easiest orders for kids and anyone avoiding caffeine, and it is fully customizable with half-sweet syrup, sugar-free cherry, or an alt-milk swap in place of the ice cream mix.

QUICK FACTS

Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie — Quick Facts

Drink Type Smoothie

Served

Iced Blended

Main Flavors See description below

Sweetness Medium-High

Coffee Strength None

Standard Dairy Ice Cream Mix (dairy-based)

Caffeine 0mg (caffeine-free)

Best For See first-timer guide below

Customizable

Yes

Nutritional Facts

7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Nutrition Facts

Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Total 320 kcal

protein

2g 4%

Carbohydrates

57g 21%

fat

10g 13%

Nutrient Amount % DV

Calories

320 kcal

16%

Total Fat

10 g

13%

Saturated Fat

8 g

40%

Trans Fat

0 g

-

Cholesterol

NaN mg

%

Sodium

35 mg

2%

Total Carbohydrates

57 g

21%

Dietary Fiber

1 g

4%

Total Sugars

54 g

-

Protein

2 g

4%

Calories by Size

Kids

320 cal

Small

510 cal

Medium

780 cal

Large

1060 cal

Quick Insights

Here's what your drink looks like in simple, everyday terms

Sugar

≈ 14 teaspoons

Calories

16% of daily intake

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Dietary Info

Dietary & Health Tags

Information for Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

Caffeine-Free

Verified 0mg in every size. Safe for kids, evening orders, and caffeine-sensitive customers unless you add espresso.

Contains Milk

The ice cream mix base is dairy. Request almond, oat, or coconut milk in place of it for a dairy-free build.

Vegetarian

Suitable as-is for lacto-vegetarians. No meat or gelatin-based ingredients in the standard build.

Vegan Option Available

Order it with oat or almond milk instead of ice cream mix and no whipped cream. Confirm syrup ingredients with the store.

Not Keto Friendly

A Medium carries roughly 78g of sugar. Even with sugar-free cherry syrup, the pina colada puree keeps net carbs far above keto range.

Nut-Free (standard build)

No tree nuts in the default recipe, but ordering an almond milk substitution introduces them. Blenders are shared, so cross-contact is possible.

Gluten-Free Ingredients

No gluten-containing ingredients in the syrup, puree, or ice cream mix. Not prepared in a certified gluten-free facility.

Lower-Sugar Option Available

Sugar-free cherry syrup plus half-sweet ordering can cut added sugar by roughly 15-20g on a Medium.

Allergen Notice

Allergen Information

This product contains the following known allergens. All drinks are prepared in a shared facility.

Milk

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Est.$6.25

Medium

What's Inside

Fruit Blend

420

Calories

34g

Sugar

0mg

Caffeine

17g

Fat

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What Does the 7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Taste Like?

The first thing you get is aroma, not flavor. Lift the lid and the coconut hits immediately - sweet, sunscreen-adjacent, unmistakably tropical - with a faint maraschino cherry perfume behind it.

The first sip leads with cherry. It is a syrup cherry rather than a fresh Bing cherry: bright, candied, almost cough-drop sweet in the best way, similar to the cherry on a Shirley Temple. About two seconds in, the pineapple arrives and does the heavy lifting, cutting the sweetness with a tangy, slightly acidic edge that keeps the drink from going flat. The coconut is the last flavor to show up and it lingers the longest, coating the back of the palate with a rich, creamy, slightly fatty finish.

Texture is where the ice cream mix matters. This is a thick pour - thick enough that a Large will resist the straw for the first few minutes, closer to a soft-serve milkshake than a slushy. It is smooth rather than icy, with no fruit pulp or seeds, so the mouthfeel stays uniform from top to bottom. As it melts, the coconut cream separates slightly toward the top and the drink turns silkier and sweeter, which is why regulars recommend a quick swirl with the straw halfway through.

The finish is dessert-level sweet. At full sweetness the cherry and coconut can dominate by the last third of a Large, which is exactly the problem half-sweet fixes.

INGREDIENTS

What's Actually in the 7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie?

Cherry Syrup 2-4 pumps by size - a maraschino-style sweetened cherry flavoring, not fresh cherry puree. Sugar-free cherry is available on request.

Pina Colada Puree A thick pineapple-and-coconut fruit puree base that supplies the tangy pineapple acidity and the creamy coconut body. Contains natural fruit sugar even if you order sugar-free syrups.

Ice Cream Mix The dairy-based proprietary blend 7 Brew uses in every smoothie and shake - closest in texture to a lightly sweetened heavy vanilla cream. This is the source of the Milk allergen and most of the calories.

Ice Blended in to set the thickness. Ask for light ice for a denser milkshake pour or extra ice for a lighter, more slushy consistency.

Whipped Cream (optional) Standard topping on blended drinks unless you decline it. Skipping it removes roughly 50-80 calories on a Medium or Large.

Ingredients may vary by location. Always confirm with your barista.

Caffeine

Caffeine Content

kids

0mg

small

0mg

medium

0mg

large

0mg

This drink is completely caffeine-free (0mg in all sizes). Safe for children, pregnant women, and anyone avoiding caffeine.

1 cup of coffee ≈ 95mg

First Time?

How to Order the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie for the First Time

If this is your first Cherry Pina Colada, order a Medium 24oz at $6.25 with half-sweet cherry syrup. That combination gives you the full flavor arc - candied cherry into tangy pineapple into coconut cream - without the sugar fatigue that hits most people in the last third of a Large.

Go in expecting a milkshake, not a health smoothie. Because 7 Brew blends fruit puree with a dairy ice cream mix rather than fresh fruit, this drink is thick, rich, and dessert-forward. If you were hoping for something light and juice-like, ask for the almond milk substitution up front, or look at a lemonade instead, since those are served over ice rather than blended.

Two practical notes for the drive-thru. First, ask for a wide straw or a spoon-straw, because a full-sweet Large is thick enough to stall a standard straw for several minutes. Second, if you dislike maraschino-style cherry flavor, say light cherry when you order - the pina colada puree is strong enough to carry the drink on its own, and several regulars end up preferring it that way. Kids should get the 10oz at $3.75, half-sweet, no whip.

Pro tip: Don't be afraid to ask your brewista for recommendations — they love helping first-timers!

ORDERING OPTIONS

Available Ways to Order

See how you can customize your Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie.

HOT

ICED

CHILLER

SUGAR FREE

DECAF

HALF CAF

EXTRA SHOT

ALT MILK

Healthier Choices Make Your Drink Lighter

Small tweaks you can ask for at the window — same flavor, fewer calories

1

Size Down 54 cal

Smaller cup, same amazing flavor

Order a Small instead of Medium or Large

2

Skip the Cream 21 cal

Drop the whipped cream or half-and-half

Say "no whip" or "no cream" when ordering

3

Try Oat Milk 18 cal

A lighter, plant-based alternative

Ask to substitute with oat milk

4

Go Sugar-Free 8 cal

Same great taste, way less sugar

Ask for sugar-free syrup in any flavor

⚡

Add an Extra Shot 5 cal

More energy with barely any extra calories

Ask for an extra shot of espresso

Save 56% fewer cal

Before 180 cal

After ~79 cal

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Equivalent Drinks

Starbucks & Dutch Bros Equivalent

How to get a drink similar to the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie at other coffee chains

Similar flavored espresso drink

How to Order

Starbucks discontinued its entire smoothie line years ago and stopped stocking bananas in US stores in May 2022, so there is no blended fruit-and-dairy drink on the menu. The nearest thing is a Grande Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher made with coconut milk, which gets you the pineapple and coconut but is shaken over ice rather than blended and has no cherry component. For a blended texture you would need to order a Vanilla Bean Creme Frappuccino with 2 pumps raspberry syrup and ask for a coconut milk base - a rough approximation at best.

Key Difference

7 Brew uses a breve (half-and-half) base while Starbucks uses 2% milk by default. 7 Brew is typically creamier and sweeter.

Similar flavored drink

How to Order

Dutch Bros does not sell a named cherry pina colada smoothie, so you build it: ask for a Medium smoothie with pineapple and coconut flavors plus 2 pumps of cherry syrup. Important difference - Dutch Bros smoothies are typically dairy-free by default and use a fruit-forward blend rather than an ice cream mix, so the result comes out fruitier and closer to sorbet, not creamy like the 7 Brew version. If you want the 7 Brew texture at Dutch Bros, ask them to add a splash of half-and-half.

Key Difference

Dutch Bros tends to run slightly sweeter. Both are drive-thru only chains with a similar vibe.

7 Brew Medium (24oz): $6.25 = about $0.26 per oz. Starbucks Grande Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher with coconut milk (16oz): roughly $6.25 = about $0.39 per oz. You get 8 more ounces for the same money at 7 Brew, and an actual blended smoothie instead of an iced refresher.

Best Time to Enjoy

This is a hot-afternoon drink. The pineapple acidity and the frozen, thick texture make it most satisfying between about 1pm and 6pm on a genuinely warm day - it reads as a treat and a cooldown at the same time, which is why sales of it spike in summer. It is also one of the best late-evening options on the entire 7 Brew menu. With 0mg of caffeine, you can order a Cherry Pina Colada at 9pm and sleep fine, which is not true of the cold brews (156-335mg) or the 7 Energy drinks. Families in the drive-thru line after a ball game routinely make this the default for the whole car.

Ordering Guide

How to Order

Follow these simple steps at your nearest 7 Brew drive-thru

1

Visit any 7 Brew drive-thru

Pull up to any 7 Brew location — no need to leave your car.

2

Ask for a Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

Simply tell your brewista you'd like a Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie. They'll know exactly what it is.

3

Pick your size

Choose from Kids (10oz), Small (16oz), Medium (24oz), or Large (32oz).

4

Add extras

Consider adding protein, extra fruit, or a flavor shot to customize your blend.

5

Enjoy your drink

Your freshly made drink will be handed right to your car window.

Pro Tip: Download the 7 Brew app to save your order as a favorite and easily earn rewards with every visit.

For Parents

Is the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Suitable for Kids?

Kid Friendly!

Contains 0mg caffeine in all sizes. Safe for children per AAP guidelines which recommend no caffeine for children under 12.

Customer Reviews

Reviews for Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

4.0

3 reviews

Marissa Delgado2 weeks ago

I got this on a whim during a heat wave and now it is the only thing I order. It tastes exactly like a virgin cherry pina colada from a cruise ship, but thicker. The coconut is the star for me and the cherry keeps it from being boring. My six year old gets a Kids size and I love that there is zero caffeine in it. Pro tip from the girl at the window - ask for half sweet cherry, it is perfect that way.

Tyler Brennan1 month ago

Really solid tropical smoothie and way creamier than I expected because of the ice cream mix. Only knocking a star because the Large is a lot. By the last five inches it was straight sugar and coconut and I could not finish it. Medium is the sweet spot. Also worth knowing it is not a health drink - it is basically a milkshake with pineapple in it, which is fine, just go in knowing.

Priya Raghavan3 months ago

The coconut and pineapple part is great. The cherry syrup is what I struggled with - it reads very artificial to me, like a maraschino jar, and it sat on top of the tropical flavors instead of blending in. I had them redo it as a plain pina colada smoothie the next time and liked that a lot more. If you love candy cherry flavor you will probably love this. If you prefer real fruit, ask for a light hand on the cherry.

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Copycat Recipe

How to Make the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie at Home

5 minutes

Ingredients

1 oz (2 tbsp) Torani Cherry Syrup - or Monin Cherry for a slightly less candy-forward flavor
1 oz (2 tbsp) Monin Pina Colada Syrup or 3 tbsp Coco Real cream of coconut for a richer base
3/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks
1/2 cup half-and-half (this is the closest home stand-in for the 7 Brew ice cream mix)
1/3 cup vanilla ice cream - the second half of the ice cream mix imitation
1 cup ice
Whipped cream and one maraschino cherry to finish

Instructions

1

Add the half-and-half, vanilla ice cream, cherry syrup, and pina colada syrup to the blender first so the liquids sit against the blades.

2

Add the frozen pineapple, then the ice on top.

3

Blend on high for 35-45 seconds until completely smooth with no visible pineapple flecks. 7 Brew smoothies have zero pulp, so do not under-blend.

4

Check the thickness - it should mound slightly on a spoon. Add 2 tbsp half-and-half if it is too thick, or 1/4 cup ice if it is too thin.

5

Pour into a 24oz cup, top with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry, and serve immediately with a wide straw.

Lighter Version

Use sugar-free syrups and skip whipped cream to save 100-150 calories.

DRINK GUIDE

Is This Drink Right For You?

Quick guide to help you decide if the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie fits your taste and lifestyle

Best For

Late Night Treat Low Sugar Lifestyle Fruit Lovers

Quick Verdict

A solid all-around choice for any time of day.

Size Guide Find Your Perfect Size

Every 7 Brew drink comes in 4 sizes — here's how they compare so you can pick the right one

10oz

Kids 296 ml

16oz

Small 473 ml

Common Questions

How many calories are in a 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie?

The 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie runs approximately 230 calories for a Kids 10oz, 370 calories for a Small 16oz, 550 calories for a Medium 24oz, and 730 calories for a Large 32oz. Most of those calories come from two places: the dairy-based ice cream mix that forms the body of every 7 Brew smoothie, and the cherry syrup plus pina colada puree, which together put a Medium at roughly 78g of sugar. To cut it down, order half-sweet cherry syrup (saves 50-70 calories), skip the whipped cream (saves 50-80 calories), or substitute almond milk for the ice cream mix, which brings a Medium down into the 280-330 calorie range.

Does the 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie have caffeine?

No. The Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie contains 0mg of caffeine in all four sizes - Kids, Small, Medium, and Large. It is built from cherry syrup, pina colada puree, ice cream mix, and ice, with no espresso, coffee, tea, or energy blend involved. That makes it one of the safest picks on the 7 Brew menu for kids, pregnant customers, and late-night orders. The only way it gains caffeine is if you add espresso, which adds 60mg per shot.

Is the 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie dairy-free or vegan?

Not as it is normally made. Every 7 Brew smoothie is blended with a proprietary dairy-based ice cream mix, which is why Milk appears on the allergen list. To make it dairy-free and plant-based, ask the crew to substitute almond, oat, or coconut milk for the ice cream mix and to skip the whipped cream. The flavor holds up well because the coconut in the pina colada puree carries it, but expect a much thinner, icier texture instead of the signature milkshake thickness. Always confirm with the store, since blender cross-contact is possible.

What does the 7 Brew Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie taste like?

It tastes like a cherry-topped virgin pina colada in milkshake form. Cherry hits first as a bright, candied, maraschino-style sweetness, then pineapple comes in with a tangy acidic bite, and coconut cream finishes long and rich on the back of the palate. Because 7 Brew uses fruit puree plus ice cream mix rather than fresh fruit, it is creamy and dessert-forward rather than juicy or tart. Fans most often compare it to a cherry Dole Whip or a Shirley Temple crossed with a coconut shake.

Is the Cherry Pina Colada Smoothie good for kids?

Yes - it is one of the better kid orders at 7 Brew because it has 0mg of caffeine, which lines up with American Academy of Pediatrics guidance that children under 12 should avoid caffeine entirely. The Kids 10oz size is $3.75 and runs about 230 calories. The main consideration is sugar, not caffeine: a Kids size still carries roughly 32g of sugar, so asking for half-sweet cherry syrup and no whipped cream is a smart move. It also contains dairy, so it is not appropriate for a milk allergy without an alt-milk substitution.

Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie — Quick Facts

7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Nutrition Facts

Dietary & Health Tags

Allergen Information

Customize Your Drink

What Does the 7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Taste Like?

What's Actually in the 7 Brew Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie?

Caffeine Content

How to Order the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie for the First Time

Available Ways to Order

Starbucks & Dutch Bros Equivalent

How to Order

Is the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie Suitable for Kids?

Reviews for Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie

How to Make the Cherry Piña Colada Smoothie at Home

Is This Drink Right For You?

Common Questions

Community Reviews

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