Copycat Burger King Pirates Frozen Pineapple Float Recipe

If you grew up loving the electric-yellow slushies from gas stations and mall food courts, this Pirates Frozen Pineapple Float from Burger King might hit you right in the nostalgia. It’s like a tropical vacation in a fast-food cup, icy, citrusy, creamy in just the right way, with that mysterious cold foam “cloud” on top that makes it feel fancier than it is. I remember the first time I saw it pop up on a SpongeBob-themed menu. I wasn’t expecting much… but one sip in, I legit stopped walking. That smooth pineapple-coconut blend with that whisper of cold vanilla cream on top? I finished it before I reached the parking lot.

This copycat lets you skip the limited-time window and make that icy pineapple float at home anytime, with stuff you can grab at any store. No blender drama, no hard-to-find ingredients. Just bold tropical flavor, cloud topping, and a little foam mustache if you sip it too fast.

How to Make Burger King Pirates Frozen Pineapple Float

Start by blending pineapple soda, a splash of pineapple juice concentrate, and cream of coconut with ice until thick and smooth. The goal? A drinkable, slushy texture that’s not quite a smoothie and not quite a snow cone. Then whip up a cold foam topper using cream, milk, and a bit of vanilla or coconut. Spoon it over the top like a little pirate’s cloud sailing across that frozen sea of yellow. Bonus points if you serve it in a dome-lidded cup.

Nutrition facts (per 16 oz serving)

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 8 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Carbohydrates: 66 g
• Sugar: 62 g
• Protein: 1 g

Ingredients (1 serving, 16 oz)

For the Frozen Pineapple Base

• 1 cup pineapple soda (like Fanta Pineapple)
• 3 tablespoons pineapple juice concentrate (thawed)
• 1 tablespoon cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez, stirred well)
• 1 to 1¼ cups pebble ice or ice cubes
• Tiny pinch of salt
• Optional: 1/16 tsp xanthan gum (for smoother texture)

For the Cold Foam “Cloud”

• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons 2% milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla syrup or ¾ tsp sugar + ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: 1 drop coconut extract (just a hint!)
• Pinch of salt

Optional Garnish

• Pineapple sugar crystals, yellow sanding sugar, or a maraschino cherry

Tools You’ll Need

• Blender (for frozen base)
• Milk frother or French press (for foam)
• Spoon for layering
• Clear 16 oz cup (dome lid optional)
• Straw

Instructions

Step 1: Froth your cold foam (2 minutes)

In a chilled cup or frothing jug, combine heavy cream, milk, vanilla syrup, pinch of salt, and coconut extract if using. Froth until thick and pourable but not stiff. It should look like melted marshmallow fluff. Set in fridge while you blend the base.

Step 2: Blend the pineapple base (2 minutes)

To a blender, add pineapple soda, pineapple concentrate, cream of coconut, ice, and a tiny pinch of salt. Blend until slushy smooth. If it’s not moving well, add 1–2 tablespoons more soda. Optional: add xanthan gum for a creamier, more float-like texture.

Step 3: Assemble (1 minute)

Pour the slush into a tall clear glass, leaving an inch at the top. Spoon the cold foam gently over the slush until it forms a cloud-like top. Garnish if you like.

Step 4: Sip, smile, and maybe hum a pirate shanty

Tips

• Use pebble or crushed ice for a smooth blend. Cubes will work but need more blending time.
• Don’t skip the salt, just a pinch enhances the pineapple and keeps it from tasting one-note sweet.
• Chill your glass for longer-lasting slush texture.
• Make the foam first, or it’ll be too soft by the time you finish blending the base.

What to Serve With

Playful & Fruity

• Coconut macaroons – Their chewy sweetness pairs beautifully with the icy pineapple-coconut notes.
• Grilled pineapple slices – Slightly warm and caramelized, they turn this into a light dessert plate.
• SpongeBob cereal treats – If you’re going all-in on the theme, this is peak nostalgia.

Savory Fast-Food Pairings

• Crispy chicken tenders or nuggets – That sweet-and-salty contrast never fails. Dunk one, chase with a sip, repeat.
• Cheesy bacon tots – Just like the ones on the same BK limited menu. Super salty, super good.
• French fries – Especially waffle fries or crinkle cuts. The salt + pineapple is oddly addictive.

Brunch Vibes

• Ham and cheese croissant – Salty, flaky, and rich, makes this float feel like a fancy tropical mimosa.
• Egg muffins – A protein bite to balance the sugar rush.
• Mini pancakes with syrup – Soak up the pineapple foam like it’s whipped topping.

Variations

Mini Float for Kids
Use half the amount of everything and serve in a fun, colorful straw cup. You can even skip the coconut if they’re picky.

Piña Colada Dream Float
Double the cream of coconut and add a splash of coconut milk to the cold foam. Suddenly you’re poolside in your own kitchen.

Frozen Mango Float
Swap half the pineapple soda with mango nectar. It leans tropical but richer, almost like a Thai smoothie.

Protein Boost
Add ¼ scoop unflavored or vanilla whey protein to the blender and froth the cold foam with protein milk instead of cream. You’ll lose a little richness, but gain a smoother body.

Boozy Pirate’s Float
Add 1 oz of coconut rum or pineapple schnapps to the blender. Makes it a grown-up treat for warm evenings.

Ingredient Substitutes

Pineapple Soda

• Original: Fanta Pineapple or Jarritos
• Subs: Pineapple juice + sparkling water, mango soda, Sprite with pineapple concentrate

Pineapple Juice Concentrate

• Original: Frozen can, thawed
• Subs: Blended canned pineapple, pineapple juice reduced on stove, or pineapple jam

Cream of Coconut

• Original: Coco Lopez
• Subs: Sweetened condensed coconut milk, coconut yogurt, or coconut milk + sugar

Ice

• Original: Pebble or crushed
• Subs: Standard ice cubes (blend longer), or frozen pineapple chunks for extra flavor

Cold Foam

• Original: Heavy cream + milk, frothed
• Subs: Dairy-free barista blend milk (like oat or coconut), whipped topping, or skip entirely

Vanilla Syrup

• Original: Starbucks-style bottled syrup
• Subs: Homemade simple syrup + vanilla extract, or vanilla sugar

Coconut Extract (Optional)

• Original: Just 1 drop
• Subs: Skip it, or add a teaspoon coconut milk powder to the foam for aroma

Honest Review

After blending and sipping more batches than I care to admit, I can say this copycat Pirates Frozen Pineapple Float gets incredibly close to the Burger King version. The texture of the slush is smooth and icy, just like you’d get from a fast-food machine, especially if you use pebble ice. That pineapple soda punch hits right away, followed by a gentle wave of creamy coconut. Then there’s the cold foam… wow. It really does give you that cloud-on-top look and feel, making the whole thing taste a little fancier than you’d expect.

Is it an exact BK replica? Not entirely. I’m guessing they’ve got proprietary syrups and that mysterious commercial “foam stabilizer” magic. But honestly? This homemade version scratches the same tropical, summery itch without leaving your kitchen. It’s bright, playful, and kind of impossible to sip without smiling. I’d make it again in a heartbeat, especially when pineapple soda’s on sale.