Why Coffee Cocktails Are Puerto Rico’s Best-Kept Secret

Explore how Don Collins is redefining cocktail culture in Puerto Rico—one espresso-infused creation at a time.

When most people think of Puerto Rican drinks, they imagine piña coladas or a classic rum and coke. But tucked into the heart of Old San Juan, Don Collins Coffee Cocktails is quietly rewriting the narrative. Here, it’s not just about drinking—it’s about awakening the senses.

Coffee cocktails might sound niche, but in Puerto Rico, where coffee farming is a centuries-old tradition and rum is practically sacred, this fusion feels like destiny. Don Collins recognized that—and ran with it.

Their baristas-turned-mixologists craft drinks that dance between bold and smooth, like the iced Spiced Rum Latte or the Dark & Sweetened—an elevated take on cold brew and demerara rum. With each pour, they highlight the richness of Puerto Rican agriculture and the depth of the island’s flavor profiles.

And perhaps that’s the real secret: it’s not just about alcohol or caffeine—it’s about connection. Each glass served at Don Collins is a bridge between morning rituals and evening indulgence, between farmers and flavor-chasers, between tradition and trend.