A very popular cocktail, the piña colada was created in 1954 by Puerto Rican bartender, Ramon "Monchito" Marrero. Whether blended or shaken, it's a great summertime drink with the delicious flavor combination of pineapple and coconut backed by your favorite rum. In the world of tropical cocktails, it's one of the best and even better when you make it from scratch.

The frozen piña colada recipe is incredibly simple and requires just a few common ingredients. Toss it all in the blender, give it a good whirl, and you will have the freshest piña colada possible. After the first taste, you'll kick yourself for buying a piña colada mix in the past.

This drink is thick, luscious, and filled with flavor, so the choice of rum is not as critical here as it is in other cocktails. For the best piña colada, choose a decent white rum that you enjoy straight. The great thing about exploring rum is that there are many reasonably priced options available. In most cases, you don't have to spend a fortune to find a new favorite.

Once you discover the wonder of a frozen piña colada, there are more coladas to try, including the shaken version (it's even easier).