Rum & Sun: The 6 Best Cocktails That Take You Straight to Turquoise Waters

Most of us undoubtedly picture ourselves lounging on a sandy shore with a tropical cocktail whenever we imagine a relaxing tropical holiday in the Caribbean. This is how vacations should be spent. As you probably know, there are 77 officially acknowledged traditional cocktails, in addition to hundreds of additional drink formulas and versions. However, not all of these would perform well in a beach setting. 

A poolside drink must be cool, revitalizing, and have a tropical flavor to complement the surrounding landscape. Imagine the burst of flavors from these mouthwatering beverages from the Caribbean, which range from traditional favorites to unique creations. They are not just drinks but a journey of taste that will add even more pleasure to your tropical retreat.

• Blue Hawaiian

In beverages such as the blue Hawaiian, blue curaçao and pineapple juice combine to create an aquamarine beverage. Here, yellow and blue are mixed to produce green. You are enticed into the tropical cocktail by its striking hue while enjoying the best western caribbean beaches. This drink tastes like a piña colada with cream of coconut and rum, but it’s brighter in appearance.

• Daquiri

Despite the Taino antecedents of the title, this drink purportedly originated in Cuba by an American guy. In the original recipe, sugar, rum, and citrus ingredients are blended. Since then, though, daquiris have expanded to include a wide variety of tastes and innovations. The Strawberry Daquiri is among the most often consumed varieties of cocktails.

• Goombay Smash

Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bay, which was a vibrant, cyan-colored bar and eatery in Green Turtle Cay near the coast of Abaco, is the origin of this delicious Goombay Smash, a well-known Bahamian beverage. Mixing coconut rum (like Malibu), pineapple juice, orange juice, and dark, light, and gold rums make up the Goombay Smash. 

• Long Island Iced Tea

Everybody knows the refreshing nature of iced tea during the summer. However, Long Island offers a further degree of a boost of energy, which, oddly, lacks tea, notwithstanding its name. Powerful liquors, including tequila, rum, vodka, triple sec, and gin, are combined to create this delicious drink, which is then blended with cola to deliver a tea-like color. 

• Mudslide

This super delicious cocktail, Mudslide, has its inceptions in the Cayman Islands. To be precise, it was made at the Rum Point Club’s beachside Wreck Bar on the picturesque north coast of Grand Cayman. Mudslide, being a remarkable beach cocktail, is combined with vodka teemed with Baileys Irish Cream Liqueur and smooth Kahlua coffee. The best way to garnish this cocktail is by sprinkling grated chocolate or nutmeg on top. 

• Tequila Sunrise

This beautiful cocktail is named because of its perfect blend of yellow to red hues in the glass, demonstrating the idyllic charm of a Caribbean sunset. The main ingredient to this wonder is the meticulous concoction of Tequila, grenadine syrup, and orange juice sand blending them together. If you’re an opacarophile and want to unwind on a beach, consider this iconic cocktail while witnessing the beautiful sunset.

So, these are the top 6 cocktails to sip on when you’re out for a beach vacation with your loved one. Head to the best bars near you and get the most out of your trip while enjoying these best cocktails.