Piña Colada at the Caribe Hilton

Must-do in the Caribbean!

Last fall, the American travel journalist Bob Curley published his book "100 Things to do in the Caribbean before you die" [Reedy Press]. In it, he suggests tasting the piña colada at his birthplace, the Caribe Hilton Hotel, once in your life. The resort opened its doors in 1949 and has been a meeting place for the rich and beautiful ever since.

In 1954, the management encouraged the staff to invent a special drink for the hotel. Barman Ramón "Monchito" Marrero came up with a drink made from freshly squeezed pineapple juice, coconut cream and whipped cream, but did not yet add rum. By the end of the decade, the cocktail had lost its "virgin" status. In the Caribar, guests enjoy the drink fresh as dew. There is no comparison with the many imitations that incorporate artificial Piña Colada mixes.

For a city hotel in the heart of San Juan, the Caribe Hilton offers plenty of privacy and nature. Guests can relax in the extensive pool area and on the long, horseshoe-shaped private beach. When the sun disappears into the sea, the piña colada tastes best here.

www.caribehilton.com/category/pina-colada/