Caribe Hilton celebrates 70th anniversary of the piña colada

The event will feature a wide variety of activities and experiences.

The Caribe Hilton Hotel and The Rum Lab have announced their collaboration to mark the 70th anniversary of the piña colada cocktail, created by bartender Ramón “Monchito” at the hotel’s Beachcomber Bar on July 10, 1954.

The event will take place July 10-14, promising an “unparalleled experience that will combine fun, education, and a true immersion into the rich history and culture of piña colada and rum in Puerto Rico,” organizers said. “All cocktail lovers over the age of 18 will find the event appealing and family-friendly.”

The event will feature a wide variety of activities and experiences, including:

Conrad Hilton vision and experience: Will mimic the original idea Conrad Hilton had at the hotel that guests arrived at the hotel and were received by “Piña Colada and Calypso Band.” (Wednesday-Sunday. Time varies) 

Art exhibition: “Arte en el Hilton,” an art project that has been exhibiting for for more than 20 years, will exhibit “El Sabor De Nuestra Piña” (“The Flavor of Our Pineapple”) show by three local artist – Carlos Davila Rinaldi, Eduardo Cabrer and Orlando Meléndez – starting on Wednesday. Curated by Sylvia Villafane of Galeria Petrus. 

Piña colada tasting: The idea is to have four to six bars serving variations of piña colada, as different types of rums will be used. The hotel will be responsible for the staff inside the booths, who will sell or share samples of the cocktails with attendees. 

Education: Seminars about Puerto Rican rum and the history of the piña colada will be held most days, supported by Rums of Puerto Rico.

Entertainment: Live bands or music. 

Bartender competition: A bartender competition will be held to “find a new cocktail that will hopefully become as important as the piña colada.” Up to eight bartenders will be invited to participate.

Book signing: The author of “Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia” will be present at the event, signing copies of the book. “This book offers an in-depth and fascinating look at the history of rum in Puerto Rico, including details on the creation and evolution of the piña colada.”

“We’re excited to present this unique event in collaboration with the Caribe Hilton,” commented Federico J. Hernández, president of The Rum Lab. “With the combination of embracing Conrad Hilton Vision, the piña colada tastings, the book signing of ‘Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia,’ live entertainment and the bartender competition, we offer attendees an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of piña colada and rum in Puerto Rico.”

The weekend schedule is as follows:
July 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

• Official Piña Colada Day
• 100 complimentary piña coladas
• Calypso band and DJ
• Inaugural ribbon cutting
• Presentation of “El sabor de nuestra piña” art exhibition

July 11-12, 6 p.m.

• Calypso band and DJ
• 100 complimentary piña coladas
• Seminar by Rums of Puerto Rico rum ambassador
• Happy hour

July 13, 2 p.m.

• Official World Rum Day
• Bartender competition
• Seminar by Rums of Puerto Rico rum ambassador
• Piña colada tasting experience (open bar for ticket holders)
• Live salsa band and DJ

July 14, 6 p.m.

• A special presentation by jazz player Humberto Ramírez
• Piña colada tasting experience (Open bar for special ticket holders)

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The Caribe Hilton and TheRumLab have announced a collaboration to commemorate the 69th anniversary of the piña colada, Puerto Rico’s iconic cocktail made of rum, cream of coconut and pineapple juice.

This special event, which will also mark the launch of a new history book, titled “Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia,” will take place at the Caribar Bar at the Caribe Hilton in San Juan, on July 9-10 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

The celebration will be an “unparalleled experience that will combine fun, education and a true immersion into the rich history and culture of piña colada and rum in Puerto Rico,” organizers said. The event is designed to be family friendly and appealing to all cocktail lovers over the age of 18.

The event will feature a variety of activities and experiences, including:

• Up to eight piña colada bars: attendees will be able to enjoy as many as eight bars dedicated exclusively to making and selling the famous piña colada. Each bar will be staffed by hotel personnel and will offer a selection of piña colada varieties.
• Four piña colada tasting experiences: Each ticket purchased will include four tasting tickets that can be exchanged for 3-ounce samples of piña colada. Attendees will be able to taste different versions of this classic cocktail and discover new flavor combinations.
• Launching of the “Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia” book: During the event, the long-awaited book “Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia” will be presented to the public. This book offers an in-depth look at the history of rum in Puerto Rico, including details on the creation and evolution of the piña colada. The book will be available for purchase at the event venue.
• Live entertainment: A live band and DJ will entertain the event with a selection of vibrant, danceable music. Attendees will be able to enjoy a festive and lively atmosphere while celebrating the legacy of the piña colada.
• Bartender competition (Monday only): A bartender competition will be held as part of the piña colada anniversary celebration. A total of eight bartenders will be invited to participate and compete to create a new cocktail that can become as iconic as the piña colada itself. The competition promises to be a true spectacle of bartending skills and creativity, organizers said.

“We’re excited to present this unique event in collaboration with the Caribe Hilton,” said Federico J. Hernández, president of TheRumLab. “With the combination of piña colada tastings, the launch of the book ‘Puerto Rico Rum-Clopedia,’ live entertainment and the bartender competition, we offer attendees an unforgettable experience and an opportunity to celebrate the rich history and culture of Piña Colada and rum in Puerto Rico.”

Participants are encouraged to reserve their place at the event.

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