Who doesn`t like an umbrella drink? Because we can`t always be at the beach or at a tropical destination (oh how I wish!) I picked 5 tropical drinks together with their recipes so you can make them at home and daydream of your next trip!
1. Bahama Mama
Our first stop will be at the Bahamas with the Bahama Mama.
What you`ll need:
- 1/2 fluid ounce rum
- 1/2 fluid ounce coconut-flavored rum
- 1/2 fluid ounce grenadine syrup
- 1 fluid ounce orange juice
- 1 fluid ounce pineapple juice
- 1 cup crushed ice
For more directions, check out here.
2. Blue Hawaii
Aloha! The color of this drink definitely gives it a tropical feel.
What you`ll need:
- 3/4 oz. Rum
- 3/4 oz. Vodka
- 1/2 oz. Blue Caracao
- 3 oz. Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz. Sweet & Sour
- Ice (optional)
For more inspiration on Hawaiian drinks, have a look at Aloha Hawaii.
3. Cayman Lemonade
Next stop: Cayman Islands, with a lemonade. However this is not just any lemonade, but a Cayman Lemonade.
What you`ll need:
- 1 oz. Vodka
- 1 oz. Triple Sec
- 1 oz. Peach Schnapps
- Cranberry Juice
- Club Soda
Check out the rest of the recipe here.
4. Blackberry Mojitos
A different kind of mojito!
What you`ll need:
- 6 fat blackberries + more for garnish
- 8 mint leaves
- 1 oz rum
- 1 to 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/3 oz lime juice
- 2 oz club soda
For all the directions, visit Just Putzing.
5. Raspberry and Key Lime Margarita
Not your usual margarita, but I found this recipe of a raspberry and key lime margarita.
What you`ll need:
- 1 pint fresh raspberries (or about 1 cup frozen)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/3 cup Key lime juice (or 1/2 cup regular lime juice)
- 1 cup tequila
Find out more on how to make it here.
