The Piña Colada is a classic cocktail that is believed to have been created by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero in 1954 at the Caribe Hilton’s bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The drink was originally based on a Cuban recipe for a refreshing pineapple slushy called the Piña Fria and, after the addition of coconut to its rum, pineapple, and lime template, went on to become a staple when it was mentioned in not one but two hit songs in the late 1970s. It has since stayed on many restaurant and bar menus from the “cocktail dark ages” to today.
Add rum, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, coconut milk, lime juice, and cubed ice to a blender.
Blend until desired texture.
Pour into a hurricane glass.
Garnish with pineapple fronds and wedge.