Discover Puerto Rico ‪@DiscoverPuertoRico‬ is excited to announce their collaboration with Van Leeuwen Ice Cream for a special limited-edition flavor!
Seventy years ago, the piña colada was born in Puerto Rico. In honor of this year's Piña Colada Day, Van Leeuwen's skilled team joined forces with celebrated Boricua mixologist Roberto Berdecía and Don Q rum to create an exclusive Piña Colada ice cream. This unique treat comes in eye-catching, tropical packaging designed by the talented local artist Cristina Muñoz Laboy.
ATTN NEW YORKERS: A limited number of pints will also be available for purchase at most Van Leeuwen NYC locations.
From Discover Puerto Rico
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The Origins of The Piña Colada
On the one hand, the Caribe Hilton insisted that the recipe was crafted by Ramón “Monchito” Marrero, a bartender who worked at the hotel’s Beachcomber Bar and was commissioned to create a signature cocktail back in 1954. Marrero reportedly spent three months crafting this cocktail that, according to many sources, Hollywood legend Joan Crawford declared “was better than slapping Bette Davis in the face.”
On the other hand, Ricardo García - who was another bartender at the Caribe Hilton - alleged he came up with the refreshing recipe that same year as a result of a coconut shortage that forced him to improvise.
Ramón Portas Mignot, a cocktailer at Barrachina in Old San Juan, was the third bartender to claim crafting this delicious tropical delight in 1963. There’s even a plaque at the establishment's entrance commemorating the birthplace of this popular drink.
Some other islanders say that the piña colada dates back to the 1800s and credit the fruity cocktail to Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresí, saying that he served his crew this beverage to boost morale. While it is not known which hands were the ones that created the famous piña colada, one thing is for sure: it has not only become Puerto Rico’s National drink but a favorite around the world, regardless of where you travel.
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