Introduction to Pia Colada
Piña Colada is derived from Spain — Piña means pineapple and Colada means strained. Piña Colada is thought to be invented in 1954 but there are references prior to this date. It is light yellowish in color and is the national drink of Puerto Rico.
Basically it is a pineapple drink. There are various variations of this drink all around the globe depending upon the region. The variations are minor but the core is same. The basic ingredients include pineapple juice, coconut cream, and ice. It is included in the category of Tropical drinks.
A pina coladais one of the most popular drinks on the planet. It is very easy to make — all you need is the right ingredients and then just mix them together thoroughly. This is a very general approach but is the basic idea.
There are mainly two types of Piña Colada: alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The non-alcoholic version of Piña Colada is also known as a Virgin Piña Colada.
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