As you prepare for the vacation of a lifetime to Hawaii, add a few restaurants to your itinerary in between the hiking, parasailing, and golfing. Wind down after a day of exploring by sampling traditional island fare and pairing your food with flavorful, tropical cocktails.

4 Cocktails Perfect for Sipping in Hawaii

1. Mai Tai

Blending light and dark rums with pineapple juice, this island libation staple makes a welcome pairing with spicy dishes, such as coconut shrimp with mango sriracha aioli. The refreshing flavor will balance the spice and keep your mouth from feeling a little too hot. Restaurants typically serve a slice of pineapple with this drink, so you can bite into it for relief if your mouth is still feeling tingly.

2. Coconut Cooler

Another delightfully-refreshing drink, the coconut cooler mixes rum with seltzer and pineapple juice for people who like their cocktails fizzy instead of sweet. The seltzer makes this beverage ideal for a wide variety of chicken and fish dishes. However, stay away from any coconut shrimp to avoid overwhelming your taste buds with the same flavor.

3. Lava Flow

The traditional pina colada with rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut enjoys a unique twist with this beverage. A lava flow includes strawberry puree to create a pink, cascade that flows along the tall beverage glass. Since the drink is sweet, stick to foods with milder flavors, like chicken and pasta.

4. Coconut Mojito

A drink that wows the senses with citrus, herb, and sweet flavors, the standard mojito features white rum, lime juice, sugar, mint, and soda water. Coconut mojitos provide a Hawaiian island take on the classic cocktail by infusing it with one of the state’s most beloved flavors. Coconut mojitos pair with seafood dishes thanks to its contrasting flavors.

Find these and other tropical cocktails at Tante’s Fishmarket Restaurant & Bar. Serving tourists and locals in Wailuku, HI, this restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients to create mouth-watering dishes and refreshing libations. Call (808) 868-2148 to make a reservation, or view their drink menu online. Connect with the team on Facebook for the latest news and updates.