Piña Colada
Description
The Piña Colada is the quintessential tropical cocktail from Puerto Rico. Featuring white rum as its base, combined with pineapple juice and coconut milk, it offers a sweet and creamy taste that evokes images of tropical beaches. Created in 1954 at the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Rico, it was declared the country's national drink in 1978. Through movies and music, it has spread worldwide and continues to be beloved as a summer cocktail staple.
Origin
Country of Origin: Puerto Rico （1954年）
Created in 1954 by bartender Ramón Marrero at the Hilton Hotel in Puerto Rico after three months of experimentation. It was designed to capture the true nature and essence of Puerto Rico. Legend also tells of 19th century pirate Roberto Cofresí creating a similar drink to boost his crew's morale.
Birth Date Meaning
A person who shines beautifully when seeing what they love
Expresses passion and radiance toward loved ones through tropical sweetness and beautiful appearance
Famous Quotes
- "If you like piña coladas, and getting caught in the rain..." - Rupert Holmes (Escape (The Piña Colada Song))
Trivia
- Officially declared Puerto Rico's national drink in 1978
- Gained worldwide fame through Rupert Holmes' 1979 song 'Escape (The Piña Colada Song)'
- Featured prominently in the 1988 movie 'Cocktail' starring Tom Cruise
- July 10th is celebrated as National Piña Colada Day in the United States
- Originally created by Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresí in the 19th century
Recipe
Ingredients:
- White Rum - 30 ml
- Pineapple Juice - 80 ml
- Coconut Milk - 30 ml
- Crushed Ice - 適量 cups
Instructions:
- Pour white rum, pineapple juice, and coconut milk into a cocktail shaker
- Fill the shaker with ice to about 80% capacity
- Close the shaker with strainer and top
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds
- Fill a Collins glass with crushed ice to 80% capacity
- Pour the shaken mixture into the glass
- Garnish with pineapple wedge and maraschino cherry, add a straw