Puerto Rico Beverages

Puerto Rico Drinks

Usually when a Puerto Rican is done eating breakfast, lunch or dinner, they are not done until they have had their coffee. It has been produced in the island's high-altitude interior for more than 300 years. Originally imported from the nearby Dominican Republic, coffee is still among the island's exports and is a suitable ending for any well-presented meal.

 

 

Cafe Rico, Rico Coffee, Puerto Rican Coffee, Cafe de Puerto Rico

Coffee Rico from Puerto Rico was founded in the early 1900’s and although much time has passed the mission for Café Rico been the same. Cafe Rico is one of the Best Coffees of Puerto Rico.

Puerto Rico’s Alcoholic Beverage

Rum is the nationwide drink, and you can purchase it in almost any shade. Puerto Rico is the world's leading rum creator; 80% of the rum consumed in the United States hails from the island. Christopher Columbus brought sugarcane, from which rum is distilled, to the Caribbean on his second voyage to the New World, and in virtually no time it became the regional drink.

France has its wine. Germany has its beer. And Puerto Rico has its rum. Not lightly do they call this small island the rum capital of the world. Over 70 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. comes from Puerto Rico; it's the island's chief export.

Different Type of Rum

·         Light Rum (or Silver/White Rum) - A preferred rum for cocktails and mixed drinks, light and white rums have a more subtle flavor. The most ubiquitous example of light rum can be found in the supremely popular mojito, a Cuban drink which has become a local favorite in Puerto Rico.

·         Gold or Amber Rum - That familiar golden brown hue, rich taste and full body make this the natural choice for your standard rum and coke. Aged in wooden barrels, they have a stronger flavor than light rums.

·         Spiced Rum - Usually a gold variety, this grade of rum gets its name and flavor from the added spices and, occasionally, caramel.

·         Dark Rum - Aged longer in heavily charred barrels, dark rum has a much stronger flavor, hints of spices, and a strong molasses or caramel overtone.

 

Famous Rum

·         Bacardi, the world's most popular rum, has a massive distillery located across the bay from Old San Juan. It's a popular and free tourist attraction.

Barcardi

 

 

  ·         Don Q is favored by many locals as the best rum in Puerto Rico.

 

 

 ·         Palo Viejo is another variety hard to find outside the island and a favorite for classic drinks like coquito, the Puerto Rican egg nog.

    Coquito is a traditional punch served at Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. The drink is similar to eggnog with rum.

 

·         Ron Llave is a traditional, mellow rum available in light or dark grades.

·         And finally there’s ron caña, which isn’t actually rum, but a similar liquor made from sugarcane; it’s the local equivalent of moonshine.