On a vacation in paradise, you can dine on delicious food, sip refreshing cocktails, and lounge the day away. Every beach vacation should be accompanied by ice-cold drinks that highlight your tropical surroundings. If you need suggestions for ordering mixed drinks at the bar, try one of the irresistible options below.

5 Popular Tropical Cocktails to Try

1. Piña Colada

Every ingredient in this classic cocktail was made to be mixed on the beach. Pineapple juice, cream of coconut, light rum, and crushed ice are blended and served generously in a hurricane glass. As a final touch, no piña colada would be complete without a pineapple wedge, maraschino cherry, and umbrella on top.

2. Blue Hawaii

Whether you’re an Elvis Presley fan or just looking for a drink to cool you down, this electric blue cocktail will have you feeling like you’re sipping from the crystal clear waters of the Pacific. Made with blue Curaçao, rum, pineapple juice, and cream of coconut, the Blue Hawaii is perfectly refreshing. 

3. Strawberry Daiquiri

If you’re looking for a drink that’s sweet enough to be dessert, order a strawberry daiquiri. Most commonly enjoyed frozen, it’s a blend of fresh strawberries, lime juice, light rum, simple syrup, and ice. This boozy strawberry smoothie will satisfy your sweet tooth on the hottest vacation days.

4. Mai Tai

As a quintessential tropical drink, a typical Mai Tai includes white rum, dark rum, pineapple juice, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. Request a pitcher to share this Tiki culture classic with travel companions, or make some new friends at the bar.

5. Hawaiian Mimosa

Continue your quest for the ultimate tropical drink at brunch with a Hawaiian mimosa. Like the original mimosa, this variant uses bubbling champagne, but replaces orange juice with coconut rum and pineapple juice. Have this tropical blend while viewing a gorgeous beachside sunrise.

Enjoy a variety of refreshing mixed drinks on your next Honolulu vacation at Hula’s Bar & Lei Stand. For over 44 years, this gay bar and restaurant has served up creative signature cocktails, mouthwatering bar fare, and free live music for Hawaii residents and tourists alike. Enjoy a lively, welcoming atmosphere, from open mic nights on Mondays to dancing on their famous catamaran on Saturdays. Visit them online to browse their menu and happy hour specials. To hear more about upcoming events, call (808) 923-0669.