Puerto Rico is the birthplace of Piña Colada: Here's the story behind the popular cocktail
We take a look at the legacy behind Puerto Rico's most popular cocktail
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• Updated: 10/07/2021
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Today is National Piña Colada Day in Puerto Rico, the birthplace of this much-loved cocktail. The island was officially given that title back in 1978, when it was recognised for being home to the key ingredient Bacardi - and as the world’s overall largest exporter of rum.
If you like piña colada, head to Puerto Rico
Cocktails command a leading role in Puerto Rico’s gastronomic narrative. The piña colada hails from capital city San Juan, but the identity of its inventor remains a mystery on the island.