Piña Colada – A Taste of Puerto Rico’s Tropical Paradis

A close-up of two glasses, each containing slices of red and yellow beets, cut limes, crystalline sugar, and fresh mint leaves. Both glasses are set against the backdrop of a bottle of Ron Botran Anejo 8-Years rum. The image showcases the fully prepared ingredients for making Beet Mojito, with the addition of mint leaves, illustrating the next step in the cocktail preparation.
Pina Colada - The most iconic and refreshing drink in Puerto Rico!

Imagine yourself in Puerto Rico, surrounded by swaying palms, with the warm sun on your skin and the scent of tropical fruits in the air. This is the experience the original Piña Colada brought to life when it was first crafted in 1954 at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan. Originally a simple, refreshing blend of coconut and pineapple, the drink evolved with the addition of Puerto Rican rum, becoming the iconic cocktail we love today.
In Puerto Rico, fresh pineapples and coconuts are abundant, making the Piña Colada a natural embodiment of the island’s flavors. This version captures that spirit with a light, refreshing twist, highlighting fresh pineapple juice and a hint of coconut, all shaken to a perfect chill—no blender required.
Enjoy this timeless classic wherever you are, or better yet, savor it at Hacienda Eterna Primavera, where each sip transports you to the island’s sun-soaked shores.

Let’s explore the process of crafting this drink, beginning with creating our own homemade pineapple juice.

How to Make a Refreshing Piña Colada

Homemade Pineapple Juice
Ingredients
Fresh, ripe pineapple
Filtered water

Instructions
Peel, core, and blend a ripe pineapple.
Add filtered water as needed, then strain through a fine mesh to get smooth juice.
Yield: 1/2 pineapple makes about 2 cups of juice.

Ingredients Piña Colada
1 + 1/2 oz white rum
3 oz homemade pineapple juice
3/4 oz cream of coconut
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

Garnish
Pineapple wedge
Pineapple leaf

Glass
Highball glass

Instructions
In a shaker, combine homemade pineapple juice, white rum, cream of coconut, and fresh lime juice with ice.
Shake well until fully combined, then strain into a highball glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge and leaf for a true tropical touch.

Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Piña Colada—a cocktail that captures both the taste and history of Puerto Rico, now crafted in the unforgettable setting of our beloved Hacienda Eterna Primavera.
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