Everyone has their go-to alcoholic beverage to wind down after a stressful day or week, but branching out to try more adventurous cocktails is never a bad idea. Just like food, drinks run the gamut of flavor and style, ensuring you’ll find something to please your palate. From a brunch classic to a refreshing blast of mint, here are five cocktails you need to check off the drink list.

5 Must-Try Cocktails 

1. Bloody Mary

No brunch is complete without one of these delicious concoctions. The bloody mary has countless variations, but a blend of vodka and tomato juice is the constant that gives the drink its signature flavor. Add in some spiciness with Tabasco^®, horseradish, Worcestershire, and maybe even a dash of paprika, and you have a drink that delivers a boatload of flavor with each sip.

2. Mai Tai

Fruit-lovers take notice—the Mai Tai might just be your new favorite! A combination of spiced and coconut rum sets the stage for a triple threat of fruit: grenadine brings the tart taste, pineapple juice delivers the sweetness, and orange juice zests up the drink. Then the drink is completed with a generous pineapple wedge, orange slice, and, naturally, a cherry on top.

3. Long Island Iced Tea

If you prefer drinks that pack a punch, the Long Island Iced Tea is sure to be a hit. Gin, rum, tequila, and vodka combine with triple sec, simple syrup, lemon juice, and a splash of cola to create this powerhouse.

4. Mojito

It doesn’t get more refreshing than the mojito, one of the most classic cocktails ever made. The drink’s mix of white rum, lime juice, mint leaves, sugar, and club soda is the perfect sipping companion for a sunny day.

5. Pisco Sour

When two countries, Chile and Peru, claim a cocktail as their official national drink, you know there’s something special about it. This frothy gem is an uncomplicated concoction, with Pisco, lime juice, simple syrup, and an egg white. The bitters dashed on top of the froth round off this crowd pleaser.

Whether you’re looking to enjoy cocktails with friends or are hungry for fish tacos, Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand is the place to be in Honolulu, HI. With daily drink specials and a menu full of bar favorites, you’ll find a drink and food combo that’s right for you. While you’re sipping and noshing, enjoy the open mic night on Mondays or cut a rug when the dance floor comes to life on Saturday night! Call (808) 923-0669 to inquire about specials, or visit the website to view the menu.