Origin & Characteristics:

The Piña Colada was created in Puerto Rico in the 1950s by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero at the Caribe Hilton. His goal? Capture the essence of the island in a glass. The result — a blend of coconut cream, pineapple juice, and rum — became so iconic it was declared Puerto Rico’s official national drink in 1978.

There’s also an older legend: in the 1800s, pirate Roberto Cofresí was said to mix rum with coconut milk and pineapple juice to boost crew morale. While that recipe may have been lost to time, the tropical trio lives on.

This virgin version skips the alcohol but keeps the tropical richness and silky texture that made the original famous — with one fun new upgrade.

 

A New Twist: Virgin Pina Colada with Popping Boba

This isn’t just a Piña Colada — it’s a tropical upgrade with a twist you can chew. Drop in a spoonful of passionfruit popping boba, and every sip becomes a burst of juicy brightness. These golden pearls add tart-sweet pops that cut through the creamy coconut and pineapple, turning a smooth sip into a layered, playful experience.

It’s icy, lush, and full of texture — like a beach par1.      Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and/or maraschino cherries.ty in a glass. Who needs rum when your drink already comes with fireworks?

 

Ingredients:

 

  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened frozen pineapple chunks 
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons brown sugar, optional
  • Fresh pineapple wedges, for garnish
  • Maraschino cherries, for garnish
  • 1/4 cup ice
  • 2 tbsp of Passion Fruit Popping Boba

Directions:

 

STEP 1

Pour 15ml/1 tablespoon of the sugar syrup into a cocktail shaker with the bourbon, lemon juice, egg white and bitters.

STEP 2

Pour 3/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice and 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk over the top. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons of brown sugar.

STEP 3

Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges and/or maraschino cherries.

STEP 4
To Finish

Add popping boba into glass & serve

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