The Piña Colada: A Tropical Cocktail to Welcome the Warm Weather
In just a few days, spring will arrive in Barcelona, and yes, we’re already excited! Today, we’ll share the fascinating story of a cocktail perfect for hot summer days: the Piña Colada. It’s time to start dreaming of good weather!
Any time of the year is a good time to enjoy a sweet, refreshing drink at My Way.
1. The Origins
Did you know this tropical cocktail was created by a Barcelona native? Yes, you read that right. Ricardo Gracia, a bartender at the Caribe Hilton Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, invented the drink in 1954...
This is how the Piña Colada, a combination of white rum, pineapple, and coconut, served inside a hollowed-out pineapple, came to be. Its success was such that in 1978, the Piña Colada was declared the official drink of Puerto Rico.
Escape by Rupert Holmes
The song "Escape" by Rupert Holmes, released in the late '70s, mentions the Piña Colada, turning it into the cocktail of romance seekers...
International Piña Colada Day
As the cherry on top of the Piña Colada’s fame, it has its own International Day, celebrated every July 10th, right in the middle of summer.
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