Original Pina Colada
Original Pina Colada
In 1954, Caribe Hilton’s bartender, Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, created a special cocktail that mixed rum, coconut cream and pineapple juice – and the delicious Piña Colada was born! The drink was served personally by the creator for 35 years while he worked as a bartender at the hotel, and in 1978, the Piña Colada was declared the official drink of Puerto Rico. — Recipe courtesy Caribe Hilton, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Servings
1
servings
Ingredients
- 2 ounce white rum
- 1 ounce coconut cream
- 1 ounce heavy cream
- 6 ounce fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup crushed ice
- pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry for garnishes
Directions
- In a blender, add 2 ounces white rum, 1 ounce coconut cream, 1 ounce heavy cream and 6 ounces fresh pineapple juice.
- Add 1/2 cup crushed ice and blend until smooth, about 15 seconds.
- Pour into a 12-ounce glass.
- Garnish with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry.