Piña Colada
Born in Puerto Rico, 1954
Puerto Rico's most famous export to the world's cocktail menus. The piña colada was invented at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan in 1954 by bartender Ramón Marrero. The original recipe: fresh pineapple juice, coconut cream, white rum, blended with ice. The island has been celebrating this invention ever since — it is the official national drink of Puerto Rico.
Ingredients
- 15 onzas de crema de coco (Cream of coconut)
- Ron blanco de Puerto Rico
- Jugo de piña, sin endulzar
Directions
En un recipiente grande, vierta el contenido de la lata de crema de coco. Añada 30 onzas de ron blanco, Añada 45 onzas de jugo de piña. Mézclelo todo. Conserver en la nevera. Al momento de servir, agite bien el envase y sirva la bebida.
Proporción de la Piña Colada: 1 parte de crema de coco, 2 partes de ron blanco y 3 partes de jugo de piña.
My Favorite Recipe Book
Find recipes like this and more in the recipe book Puerto Rican Cookery by Carmen Aboy Valldejuli. My mother gave me this recipe book on my 18th birthday and it has been my staple recipe book ever since.
Did You Know?
The U.S. dollar is the official currency and U.S. citizens don't need a passport.
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