Ultimately, cocktails are either drunk to enjoy your time on holiday or to make people wish that they were on holiday. Here, we’re going to target the former, exploring the best cocktails to sip when on the beach. Undeniably, the best beach cocktails are the ones with an explosion of fruit and just the right amount of alcohol to turn it into a holiday beverage. When walking to the bar, we’re often completely clueless of what 80% of the cocktails contain, so we’re here to point you towards the best options.
Piña Colada
We’re not sure about getting caught in the rain, but we’re definitely obsessed with the Piña Colada! This list wouldn’t be complete without a mention of the famous Piña Colada, with millions of holiday-makers indulging in this beach cocktail by the year. This cocktail is created with pineapple, coconut and rum slurry, and originates from the Caribbean. Despite this, the recipe was properly perfected in Puerto Rico, and tastes much better when sat on their stunning beaches with your favorite bikini on and E111 renewal card to hand!
Daiquiri
Whether you like it strawberry or raspberry, the daiquiri makes for a perfect beach holiday drink. Consisting of rum, lime, and sugar, this trio of ingredients is enough to leave you feeling refreshed by the beach, tasting of all the things a summer cocktail should taste like! While this cocktail originates from Cuba and is even named after their beach near Santiago, the very first cocktail was supposedly created by a group of American engineers. Regardless of who invented the concoction, we’re just glad they did! What flavor of daiquiri do you prefer?
Frosé
A frosé might be the least popular cocktail on our list, however, we feel as though it’s perfect for catching the sun’s rays on the beach. Essentially consisting of rosé, dry vermouth, and berry syrup, it’s the perfect beach cocktail to enjoy with your gal pals. The frosé truly is a delight for the palate, giving you a refreshing hit without being too overwhelming. Plus, we’d even dare to say that this cocktail is one of the healthiest, so you can sip away at your frosé without worrying about piling on holiday weight!
Mai-Tai
Unlike other cocktails that we’ve mentioned, the mai-tai is usually for a more refined palate, as the combinations of flavors certainly aren’t loved by everyone. The mai-tai is made with rum, orgeat syrup, orange curacao, and lime, which some can find a little overpowering during the day. However, if you’re still enjoying the waves of the ocean come the evening, the mai-tai might be the perfect cocktail to sample. When translated, mai-tai means “out of this world”, and we’d certainly have to agree with that statement – there isn’t a cocktail out there that tastes like it!
The best thing about most of these cocktails is their ability to be converted into a ‘mocktail’ as well, so nobody has to miss out on the exotic flavors! Whether you like something fruity, or you’re on the more bitter side, there is a beach cocktail out there for everyone!