CLASSIC COCKTAIL · 1934–1959
Piña Colada
Rum, pineapple and coconut cream, blended into a tropical classic.
1954Historical classicResearched
The Piña Colada was popularised in Puerto Rico in the 1950s, with both Barrachina and the Caribe Hilton claiming its creation. Rum, pineapple juice and coconut cream are blended with ice into a thick, sweet drink. It became Puerto Rico’s national cocktail and a symbol of tropical tourism.
- Chi Chi
- Piña Colada on the rocks
- Lava Flow
THE RECIPE
Ingredients
- White rum60 ml
- Pineapple juice90 ml
- Coconut cream30 ml
- Pineapple wedgeto garnish
Method
Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth, pour into a hurricane glass and garnish with pineapple.
Hurricane glass · blended · pineapple