Happy Piña Colada Day!
Yes, you read that right! Today, July 10th, is Piña Colada Day!
The Piña Colada has made its mark in history, and not just as the subject of a Rupert Holmes song! The name piña colada literally stands for “strained pineapple”, Piña meaning “Pineapple” and Colada meaning “Strained”. This drink is a delicious mix of all the things tropical which is why it is most peoples’ drink of choice when vacationing in the Caribbean! What could be more perfect that laying on a white sandy beach with a frozen Piña Colada in one hand!
This drink is a delicious mix of all the things tropical which is why it is most peoples’ drink of choice when vacationing in the Caribbean! What could be more perfect that laying on a white sandy beach with a frozen Piña Colada in one hand!
The history of the Piña Colada dates back as far as the 19th century where it has been claimed the drink was used to boost morale among pirates however the cocktail was officially created in San Juan, Puerto Rico in 1954.
TravelSmart Fun Fact: The piña colada has been the national drink of Puerto Rico since 1978!
Aside from its delicious flavour combination, the simplicity of the Piña Colada is what makes it so popular! Why not use the easy-to-follow recipe below and whip up your own batch of tropical cocktails to celebrate this legendary day!
Piña Colada
Credit: foodnetwork.com Put the ice, frozen pineapple, juice, coconut cream, and the white and dark rums into a blender. Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour the drink into 2 glasses and garnish the rim with pineapple slices.Ingredients
Directions
