COCKTAILS
Piña Colada (shaken)
A fruity and refreshing Piña Colada cocktail is a summer icon when it comes to tropical drinks. Serve it the way a Piña Colada recipe should be served: with fresh pineapple, coconut water and, of course, BACARDÍ Carta Blanca Rum.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Piña Colada (shaken)
- 50
ml BACARDÍ Carta Blanca rum - 37.5
ml fresh coconut water - 25
ml fresh pineapple juice - 3-4
chunks of fresh pineapple - 2
tsp caster sugar pineapple wedge as garnish
One step at a time
Crush
Combine
Shake
Serve
PiÑa COLADA
Tasting notes
What does a Piña Colada taste like? This iconic tropical rum cocktail combines the sweet flavour of juicy pineapple with fresh coconut and smooth BACARDÍ Carta Blanca rum. The perfect Piña Colada recipe creates a refreshing, balanced drink that instantly transports your senses to a Caribbean beach.
Mix like a pro
For a classic Piña Colada, BACARDÍ Carta Blanca is perfect, offering a refreshing quality that brightens the cocktail. BACARDÍ Carta Oro adds toasted caramel warmth for a richer flavour, while BACARDÍ Spiced introduces subtle spices that pair beautifully with pineapple, creating depth and richness.
The secret to achieving a light, airy texture in your piña colada is a good hard shake. By shaking the pineapple juice vigorously, you’re incorporating air into the mix, creating a wonderfully fluffy and smooth finish.
Fresh pineapple chunks are essential for balancing the Piña Colada. Their natural acidity cuts through the sweetness, adding brightness and depth, while also bringing vibrant texture to the drink. Pineapple juice, on the other hand, enhances the cocktail’s length and sweetness. When shaken, it contributes a beautifully fluffy texture, making each sip feel light and luxurious.
For a truly tropical presentation, serve your Piña Colada in a hollowed-out pineapple or coconut. A coconut adds a unique island-inspired charm, while using a pineapple doubles as both a vessel and a delightful nod to the drink’s star ingredient.
where it all began
born in
san juan
Where was the Piña Colada invented? While many claim credit, Ramón ‘Monchito’ Marrero from San Juan, Puerto Rico is widely recognised as its creator. In 1954, he perfected this tropical rum cocktail using BACARDÍ rum, pineapple, and coconut. Widely beloved, it became the national drink of Puerto Rico!
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THE PIÑa Colada FAMILY
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