In 2007, local company Friend's Café decided to combine one of the most traditional drinks of Puerto Rican Christmas with coffee, and the Cafécoquito was born.
Since then, thousands of Puerto Ricans have started the season with this distinctive drink.
"It fills us with pride and excitement to be pioneers in creating this drink, which is now widely recognized across the Island — without a doubt the perfect blend for savoring Christmas in Puerto Rico," said Wilmer Ramírez, founder of the company.
The Cafécoquito entered popular culture and has been replicated by dozens of coffee shops that have created their own variations. The options range from a latte version to a coffee freeze.
"It's our drink with the flavor of Christmas. The recipe combines the notes of the traditional Puerto Rican coquito without competing with the notes and aromas of coffee. It's a drink enjoyed hot or cold, and it has fans in every version," Ramírez explained.
Friend's Café was established 15 years ago and has five locations in western Puerto Rico. At this time they are close to opening locations in the municipalities of Hormigueros and San Sebastián, as well as a new store in Mayagüez.
To learn more about this local company, you can follow them on social media under Friend's Café Puerto Rico or at friendscafepr.com
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