National Pi a Colada Day One sip and I m on the beach barefoot sun-kissed with a cold pi a colada in hand Did you know it was invented in Puerto Rico back in 1954 by a bartender named Ram n He mixed rum pineapple and coconut to create something irresistibly flirty Since then it s been the official taste of summer and cheeky conversations So tell me do you prefer to sip the cocktail or me