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Drinks for the Beach

Posted by Jessica Pinney on June 14, 2022

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Need ideas for light and refreshing drinks for the beach? We’ve got you covered with this list of light and refreshing cocktails that are perfect for having fun in the sun. 

A tall glass filled with a vibrant blue Blue Hawaiian cocktail.

When summer rolls in, we hit the beach! And of course we’ll need something delicious and refreshing to sip on, so we made a list of our favorite drinks to sip on by the water.

We’ve got all kinds of cocktails – from blended and frozen to tropical and shaken. Everything from thirst-quenching citrus and fresh fruit infusions to spicy drinks with a kick.  

No matter your taste preferences, we’ve got something that will satisfy! 

1 – Frozen Aperol Spritz

Three glasses of frozen aperol spritz garnished with grapefruit and mint.

If you were already inclined to order an Aperol Spritz during warm weather, you have to try this frozen version! It’s perfect for cooling down at the beach on a hot summer’s day. 

2 – Grilled Pineapple and Strawberry Sangria

A glass filled with sangria, pineapple chunks, whole strawberries, and lime wheels.

Grilled pineapple takes this summer sangria to the next level! Making a whole pitcher means it’s easy to refill everyone’s glasses while relaxing and soaking up the sun. 

3 – Sand Bucket Drink 

A blue sand bucket filled with a cocktail that's topped with sliced strawberries, kiwis, and gummy lifesavers.

Nothing says you’re on vacation quite like a giant loaded cocktail. That’s why these sand bucket drinks – loaded with fruit, candy, liquor, mixers, and hard seltzer are absolutely perfect for the beach. 

4 – Spicy Ranch Water

A pint glass filled with ranch water and jalapeno slices sits in front of a bottle of Topo Chico.

Ranch water was my personal go-to drink last summer and I have a feeling this spicy version will be my new favorite! Since it’s low in calories and sugar, it’s easy to drink all day long.

5 – White Claw Slushie

A stemless wine glass filled with a red white claw slushie sits in front of a White Claw can on a black background.

White Claws are basic no more with this extra refreshing blended version. You can easily adapt this recipe to work with your favorite hard seltzer brand and flavor. 

6 – Blue Hawaiian

A tall glass filled with a vibrant blue Blue Hawaiian cocktail.

One sip of this gorgeous aquamarine cocktail and you’re transported to somewhere tropical! Hilton Hawaiian Village’s bartender, Harry Yee, developed this drink way back in the 1950’s and it remains a beachside classic to this day. 

7 – Bahama Momma

A hurricane glass filled with a bahama momma cocktails is on a black background.

If you’ve ever been on a cruise, you’ve probably had a Bahama Momma. It combines fruit juice and rums to make a delightful tropical cocktail that’s perfect for sipping on at sunset. 

8 – Malibu Bay Breeze

A short glass filled with a Malibu bay breeze cocktail that's garnished with a lime wedge and a drink umbrella.

Feel like you’re sitting at a resort in Hawaii when you make Malibu Bay Breeze cocktails. Garnish with a tiny umbrella for maximum effect. 

9 – Cantarito

A clay glass with a chile salt rim, a lime slice, an orange slice, and a black straw sit on a black background.

Cantaritos are my absolute favorite thing to drink on the beach in Mexico. Fresh squeezed fruit juice, citrus soda, and tequila come together to make a beverage that could quench any thirst. 

10 – Watermelon Frosé

A short glass filled with Watermelon Frosé and garnished with a watermelon slice.

Nothing says summer like watermelon and blending it into frosé is genius! Make sure your beach house is stocked with a blender, because no vacay is complete without knocking back a few of these. 

11. Peach Daiquiri 

A hurricane glassed filled with a frozen peach daiquiri that's garnished with a peach slice and whipped cream.

Strawberry Daiquiris are a beach staple, but once you have this peach version you won’t go back! The recipe is simple – fresh peach, vodka, lime juice, simple syrup. 

12. Pimm’s Cup

A tall glass filled with Pimm's Cup cocktail and fresh sliced fruit and veggies.

Pimm’s Cup is often described as the English version of sangria. It’s packed with citrus and summer produce and uses lemon soda as a mixer. It’s so refreshing that it is a must-have at summer garden parties. 

13. Peach Old Fashioned

Close up of a clear lowball glass filled with a piece of large block ice, then filled halfway with old fashioned mixture. A peach slice and cherry are garnish.

Stone fruit season is always something to celebrate! Instead of the usual sweet fruit cocktail, try this smokey and bold peach old fashioned. Perfect for whiskey lovers.

14. Blackberry Margarita

A glass filled with a purple blackberry margarita sits on a white background.

Fresh summer blackberries are blended together with tequila and lime juice to make a margarita that’s perfect for long hot days at the beach. Can also be served on the rocks. 

15. Mexican Mule

A copper mug filled with pebble ice and Mexican Mule in front of a tequila and chile liqueur bottle.

Want something that will quench your thirst but also has a spicy kick? Try a Mexican Mule that features tequila and poblano chile liqueur. 

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