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juice, pressed coconut, and heavy cream. The early concoction, a perfect balance of coconut and pineapple flavors, became the official drink of Puerto Rico in 1978. Caribar, the resort's lobby bar, keeps the tradition alive by blending up Piña Coladas, sometimes with a new twist on the classic, for guests everyday.Their modern version of the Piña Colada is coined the "Sparkling Colada" and contains coconut tequila, pineapple syrup, rosemary simple syrup, and bitters, topped with prosecco. It serves as an untraditional, yet very tasty (and strong) variation. If you are a rum-lover looking for even more authentic flavors and cocktails, Flavors of Old San Juan offers a rum tour that takes you around the beautiful history and architecture of Old San Juan, while allowing you to taste cocktails from multiple establishments. The first stop on the Old San Juan Rum Tour takes you to Antiguo 26. Filled with nostalgic notes and vintage flair, Antiguo 26 boasts house-blended rums, fresh juices, and homemade sodas to create an authentic and distinctive experience. The next stop is Scryer Rum where you will taste multiple premium small-batch sipping rums, aged on the premises. The last stop, La Cubanita, gives you a taste of local living with its eclectic dive-bar ambience and scrumptious craft cocktails. While in Old San Juan, be sure to check out La Factoria. Ranked in "The World's 50 Best Bars" for five years in a row, La Factoria flaunts secret passageways leading to six separate bars, great music, and even better cocktails. If drinking your way through San Juan is what brought you to Puerto Rico, Ocean Lab Brewing Co. is a must- visit. Sitting on the gorgeous Isla Verde coast, this brewery offers incredible views of the lively area, multiple pools, cabanas, and live performances. Their wide selection of craft beer is responsible for 30% of Puerto Rico's craft beer sales and when you taste their beer, you will know why. Ranging from grapefruit and blueberry flavored ales, to IPA's and coffee stouts. Ocean Lab Brewing Co is the perfect place to start off a day in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is an adventurer's dream. Filled with nautical pleasures and natural beauty, the options are endless when it comes to outdoor activities. Puerto Rico is one of the few places where the natural phenomenon of bioluminescence can be found. Bioluminescence is a chemical reaction where light is produced when touched by a living organism. Set out to Fajardo on a kayak tour to experience the phenomenon of bioluminescence at the Laguna Grande Nature Reserve. Pictures cannot fully capture this magical site, so be sure to visit in person. After a long day of drinking and adventuring, you will probably be hungry. Luckily, Puerto Rico is home to a cuisine composed of delicious flavors and a wide variety V U E N J .C O M 116

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