The story of this world-famous cocktail began in 1954 in the Caribbean, at one of the Hilton hotels. Its refreshing, rich taste quickly gained popularity, and in 1978 it was officially declared the national drink—and symbol—of sunny Puerto Rico.
At Hilton hotels around the world, we come together on July 10 to honour this iconic cocktail, originally created over 70 years ago by Ramón "Monchito" Marrero, a talented bartender at Caribe Hilton in Puerto Rico.
When crafting the original recipe—meant to be a welcome drink for hotel guests—Marrero reached for local ingredients, combining rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. The result was an instant classic, perfectly reflecting the energy and flavour of the Caribbean.
Discover our own Hilton Garden Inn Kraków Airport twist on the Caribbean classic. It’s easy to recreate at home and perfect for your summer gatherings.
Ingredients:
50 ml white rum
10 ml coconut syrup
120 ml pineapple juice
60 g fresh or frozen pineapple
1/2 cup crushed ice
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Pour into a tall glass. Garnish with dried pineapple and a sprinkle of coconut flakes.
Flying off on holiday? If Kraków Airport in Balice is your gateway to a sunny destination, be sure to stop by our Lobby Bar and L’atmosphère Restaurant, located inside the Hilton Garden Inn Kraków Airport—just a 2-minute covered walk from the passenger terminal.
To celebrate Piña Colada Day, we've prepared four flavour variations of this legendary cocktail—including Piña Colada Basil and Piña Colada Strawberry Mint—crafted by our talented bartenders Alina Pyvovar and Oliwia Kaczmarczyk.
