National Piña Colada Day 2023: Date, History, Activities

In 1954, the Pia Colada, a frothy and marvellously creamy mixture of pineapple, rum, and coconut cream, was invented in Puerto Rico. It is rumoured that on August 16, 1954, bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero prepared it for the first time at the Caribe Hilton’s Beachcomber Bar in San Juan, Puerto Rico, despite the fact that its history is disputed among Puerto Ricans. The hotel requested that Monchito create a new signature drink that embodied the island’s flavours, and he accepted the challenge shortly thereafter. Regardless of its origin, we can all concur that this beverage is quite delicious. On July 10, we celebrate National Pia Colada Day, so relax with the tropical, frothy, alcoholic cocktail (preferably poured into a hurricane tumbler) and do the best possible thing with them… drink them!

The background of National Piña Colada Day

Drinking the sweet, creamy, rum-based favourite Pia Colada transports you immediately to the sun-drenched, vibrant beaches of an island retreat. It is the ideal summer beverage and conveys the island spirit to you wherever you may be. This sweet and buttery dessert is equally delicious without the addition of alcohol. The sugary, velvety ingredients create a dessert-like concoction that can satiate your sweet tooth regardless of your age or beverage preference. This beverage is so delicious that people must chant about it!

Surely at least one individual can recite the world-famous Rupert Holmes song “Escape” if you inquire about it. If you enjoy Pia Coladas and getting trapped in the rain, you will enjoy this story. Some people believe that the pia colada was created by the pirate Roberto Cofres. Two bartenders from the Caribe Hilton Beachcomber Bar in Puerto Rico fought over the right to claim this cocktail as their own. Barrachina Restaurant asserts that its chief barman, Ramon Portos Mingot, concocted the drink. The Pia Colada is the official national cocktail of Puerto Rico.

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NATIONAL PIA COLADA DAY ACTIVITIES

Generate originality on the island

The birthplace of Monchito’s signature drink, the Caribe Hilton, proudly displays the cocktail’s formulation on their website. Drink it as it has been served for more than 60 years. Nothing compares to imbibing water directly from the source.

Learn from a native

To prepare an authentic pia colada, one must understand the trade secrets directly from Puerto Rico. Ask a Puerto Rican friend or research online Puerto Rican resources for suggestions on what to use for authentic, high-quality ingredients. Your taste receptors will appreciate how well you execute the island flavours.

Party as if it were 1954

Plan a party with your friends and prepare some pia coladas to honour this iconic drink. Anyone for happy hour on an island?

NATIONAL PIÑA COLADA DAY DATES