“If you like piña coladas and gettin’ caught in the rain,” we have just the thing for you! Well, minus the rain part. We may not have the voice of one Mr. Rupert Holmes, but we do have something that is just a sweet, a piña colada recipe that will kickstart your summer just right.

Origins

The summer is here, and it’s time to jump-start the season. Gather around, gather around. As mentioned, we will be teaching you, our fine readers, how to make one delicious piña colada. But before we begin, we thought it would be neat to share a little back story on the origins of Holmes’ main star in his 1979 hit song, Escape, aka The Piña colada song. The piña colada was created by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero of Puerto Rico. While working at the Caribe Hilton in 1954, Monchito concocted the magical blend of rum, coconut cream, and pineapple and thus birthed a summertime classic, the piña colada. In what seemed to be an instant, Monchito’s piña colada recipe took off and was shortly declared Puerto Rico’s national drink in 1978. To this day, it remains a favorite enjoyed among many. Today, you can find a variety of piña colada recipes, of which many are simply iterations of the original recipe found below.

Monchito’s Piña Colada

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces white rum
• 1-ounce coconut cream
• 1-ounce heavy cream
• 6 ounces of fresh pineapple juice
• ½ cup of crushed ice
• Pineapple wedges (optional)
• Maraschino cherry (optional)
• Cocktail Umbrella (10000% necessary)

Tools: 

• Blender
• 12-ounce glass

Directions:

Add your rum, coconut cream, heavy cream, and pineapple juice to your blender. Add the ice and blend until smooth for about 15 seconds. Serve in a 12-ounce glass. Garnish and top your glass with a fresh pineapple wedge and a maraschino cherry. And DO NOT FORGET THE UMBRELLA! It’s an absolute must.

And there you have it! Monchito’s piña colada recipe. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to gather your ingredients, blend, and enjoy a nice tall glass (or two) of piña colada. If you’re in the San Diego area, give us a visit at Golden Hill Market. We have everything you need to make your next piña colada and more. For details, call (619) 239-5375 or click here!