Category: Beverages

The Caribe Hilton Hotel, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico, claims Ramón "Monchito" Marrero created the Piña Colada in 1954 while a bartender at the hotel. The tropical cocktail combines rum, coconut and pineapple creating a refreshing tropical drink blending smooth and creamy — perfect for hot weather.

Ingredients: There are many recipes for piña colada. The International Bartenders Association specifies it as:
• (5 parts) 5 cl (1.7 US fl oz) white rum
• (3 parts) 3 cl (1.0 US fl oz) coconut cream
• (5 parts) 5 cl (1.7 US fl oz) pineapple juice

Directions:
• Mix the cream of coconut, pineapple juice and white rum in a blender with crushed ice and blend until smooth.
• Pour into a chilled 'Poco Grande' glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and/or a maraschino cherry.