PIÑA COLADA
Made with Havana Club 3
Find out how to prepare a Pina Colada cocktail with our white rum! A tropical classic for a little taste of paradise! What would you drink on a desert island? Coconut juice, pineapple and Havana Club 3 rum. Sip and dream…
MAKE IT
Havana Club Añejo 3 Años rum
- 60 ml
Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 100 ml
Coconut Milk
- 30 ml
Lime Juice (optional)
- 5 ml
Crushed Ice
- 1 cup
Fill a large jar with the ice.
Add the white rum, pineapple juice, coconut milk, then stir.
Close the lid and shake it like you mean it for 30 seconds.
Serve in a hurricane glass filled with ice and… enjoy!
The Piña Colada Cocktail, delightfully fruity
The Story Behind the Piña Colada
The Piña Colada, a classic hit of Puerto Rico, got its start in the lively 1950s. Dreamt up in 1954 by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, this blend of pineapple, coconut, and rum quickly became a go-to for easy relaxation and Caribbean hospitality. With its straightforward ingredients and refreshing taste, the Piña Colada is now a tropical getaway that everyone can enjoy.
A homemade Piña Colada
The Piña Colada ingredients are your one-way ticket to a taste of paradise. Ideal for warm summer nights or as the ultimate vacation drink, this cocktail brings together the sweetness of fresh pineapple and the creamy savour of coconut, with a splash of Havana Club 3 to uplift the spirit.
Havana Club 3: The Ideal Rum to Make a Piña Colada
What sets Havana Club 3 apart is its distinctive profile of aromas and flavours, making it the ideal rum for cocktail enthusiasts. Its colour, a pale golden straw, is a testament to its age and quality. The smooth aroma blend features oak, molasses, and sugarcane, typical of its rich Cuban origins. A carefully balanced mix of sweetness and mild fruity notes, with a light citrus hint, ensuring a traditional Piña Colada recipe that achieves perfection with every sip.
Other drinks for Piña Colada lovers
• Pineapple Mojito: Much like the Piña Colada, the Pineapple Mojito celebrates the sweet notes of pineapple, a common ingredient in both cocktails. However, where Piña Colada is creamy and smooth, the Pineapple Mojito offers a lighter, more effervescent experience with the addition of sparkling water and the refreshing zing of mint
• Ron Collins: The Ron Collins shares the Piña Colada’s Cuban roots and its love for lime, but presents a different personality. Gone are the Piña Colada’s coconut cream and pineapple blend—instead, you get a straightforward, rum-forward drink that iss enlivened with bubbles, offering a clear, crisp taste.
• Frozen Daiquiri: The Frozen Daiquiri and Piña Colada both deliver iced, rum-infused refreshments ideal for cooling down. But the Daiquiri goes for a purer rum flavour accented with a hint of cherry, distinguishing itself from the Piña Colada’s tropical and creamy concoction with coconut milk. Both are blended smooth, but the Daiquiri offers a slushier texture.