Did you know the Piña Colada, the ultimate I’m-on-vacation drink, originated in Puerto Rico? Pineapple, coconut and rum—whether they’re shaken or stirred, frozen or baked, those are the base ingredients for your own version of a piña colada (whether you’re poolside or not). Inspired by the national drink of Puerto Rico, chefs and mixologists around the tropical island have created unique “out-of-the-box” variations to give this crowd-pleaser a fun twist (hint: not all the recipes are cocktails!). Try one of the seven offerings below, and visit the Discover Puerto Rico website for more! —Vita Daily
The Doubletree’s Blue Colada
A piña colada overlooking the ocean? How about one that looks like the ocean? This slightly more refined version of the traditional cocktail was inspired by the azure shades of the Caribbean and perfected at the Doubletree Hotel in San Juan. Here’s how you can recreate it:
5 ounces of coconut cream
5 ounces of pineapple juice
1 ounce of white rum
1.5 ounces of Blue Curacao
1 cup of Ice
Mix all the ingredients in a blender and crush until smooth. For a fun and tropical presentation, pour into a chilled glass and garnish with two slices of pineapple and a few blueberries. Top everything off with a tiny umbrella.
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