Pina Colada Is More Than A Drink, It’s A Mindset

Survey from Hilton Hotels & Resorts reveals Piña Coladas invoke a vacation mindset, with more than a third of respondents counting it as their daily fruit intake while on holiday

The 88% of Americans who have tried one may have discovered the secret to creating an endless vacation feeling – the Piña Colada. According to a new survey* from Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship of Hilton’s 24 brands, 87% of respondents picture lounging by water with a tropical drink in hand when asked to describe a relaxing vacation. It’s clear Piña Coladas embody a state of mind synonymous with relaxation and hospitality, with 60% of Americans agreeing the tropical drink puts them into a vacation state of mind. 

The Origins

The beloved Piña Colada came to be in 1954 at Caribe Hilton in San Juan, Puerto Rico, by bartender Ramón “Monchito” Marrero. After three months of perfecting the recipe, Marrero captured the now famous blend of pineapple and coconut and named the drink “Piña Colada.” The original Piña Colada recipe continues to be enjoyed by guests at Caribe Hilton, with more than 53,000 Piña Coladas served at the hotel each year.

“As a brand known for its exceptional hospitality and iconic firsts like the Piña Colada, we’re always looking to innovate to meet the evolving needs of today’s travelers,” said Leonard Gooz, brand leader, Hilton Hotels & Resorts. “Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are the ideal place for guests to fully immerse themselves in their stay, whether vacationing in a bustling city or unwinding at one of our destination resorts, channeling the endless vacation mindset, wherever they are in the world.”