In the dead of winter we could all use a bit of a warm escape. If you don’t have the freedom to hop on a plane straight to the beach, take a load off with a tropical drink in hand to bring a peice of summer to you.
A collection of waterfront resorts shared their favorite tropical drink recipes to inspire your next beach vacation. Each property in the collection offers an uber-tropical signature cocktail, and these are our favorites. Go ahead, trade your snow boots for a pair of Havaianas and mix one of these drinks up ASAP.
The Mango Colada
At St. Kitts Marriott Resort & The Royal Beach Casino, the serve up a mean colada in just about any flavor you wish. Try this drink, but make sure to use fresh mango puree. It makes all the difference.
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Mango Colada
- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 3 oz Coconut Water
- 1 oz Clear Rum
- 1 oz Fresh blended mango puree
- Ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and taste. Adjust according to your taste.
- Serve over ice or blended with the ice.
- Category: Cocktail
Aruba Aloe Cocktail
If smooth and refreshing with a touch of pineapple is more your preferred flavor profile, then this aloe cocktail served at Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino will be right up your alley.
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- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 1 part (1 oz Vodka)
- 1 part (1 oz Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 2 parts (2 oz Soda Water)
- 1 part (1 oz Aloe Juice)
- Splash of pineapple juice
- Drop of Grenadine
- Drop of Banana Liqueur
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients. Taste and adjust to preference.
- Shake with ice.
- Strain and serve or serve over ice.
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
Beyond Good and Evil
Nestled in the trendy upscale SoFi (South of Fifth) district in South Beach, Sense Beach House is an 18-room luxury boutique property exuding the ambience of a private Hamptons beach house. The hotel balances a beach vibe with modern amenities to offer everything you need to feel at home, including superb cocktails.
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Ingredients
- 2 oz Rum
- 0.75 oz Triple Sec
- 2 pieces of sliced Jalapeño
- Lime
- Passion fruit
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients except for lime and passion fruit.
- Shake with ice.
- Strain and serve or serve over ice.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime and passion fruit.
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
Ocean Blue Mule
One of the only hotels perched right on the sand of Ocean Drive, Stanton South Beach’s surf-inspired vibe and prime location balance the heat of Miami’s city life with the allure of the beach. Guests can go for a dip in the turquoise waters, enjoy the hotel’s Wynwood-Inspired mural artwork, or take a short stroll to the city’s finest shopping, dining & nightlife. Mules are all the rage, so it’s no surprise that their blue take on the drink is a hit.
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Ingredients
- 4 oz Gosling’s Ginger Beer
- a handful of Blueberries
- 0.5 oz Lime juice
- 0.5 oz Simple syrup
- 2 oz Vodka
Instructions
- Muddle the fresh blueberries with the lime juice.
- Add in the ginger beer, simple syrup, vodka and enough ice to fill the glass.
- Stir to combine.
- Garnish with fresh blueberries and a wedge of lime, if desired.
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
Country Thyme Lemonade
Known for its stunning stretch of white sands, The Resort at Longboat Key Club and Lido Beach Resort are both perfect jumping off points to taste your way through the town’s best eateries, sipping on some local brews and aged liquors while watching the sunset. This drink is a perfect sweet-tart combo that will make you feel like a kid again, with a touch of booze, of course.
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- Yield: 1 drink 1x
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Svedka Citron
- 1 0 z Bacardi Limón
- Fresh Agave Sour (to taste)
- Fresh Thyme
- Fresh Blueberries
- Soda water
Instructions
- Shake with ice the Svedka, Bacardi, Agave Sour, thyme and blueberries. Taste to adjust preference.
- Strain over ice and top with soda water.
- Garnish with a spring of fresh thyme.
- Category: Cocktail, Drink
Corazón Naranja
Slip away to the feeling of summer in the Mediterranean at St. Pete Beach’s waterfront hotel, which features a private marina, an award-winning Spanish influenced destination restaurant and 360° Rooftop with panoramic views of downtown and the Gulf of Mexico. Cap off your night with a sip of a festively flavored cocktail.
- 2 oz Havana Club Rum
- 1 oz Blood Orange Liqueur
- Splash of Tahitian vanilla
- Splash of pineapple juice
- Combine all ingredients and serve over ice.
