If you plan to visit Hawaii, make sure you try the various local cocktails. These libations will enhance the island ambiance and bring a refreshing respite from the tropical heat. If you aren’t sure which to sample, here are a few options to order the next time you’re at a restaurant.

4 Delicious Tropical Drinks

1. Mai Tai

This is an iconic island cocktail, and it features floating dark rum on top of light rum. Most mixologists add fresh pineapple and orange juice to give the drink a burst of citrus flavor and balance the alcohol. The juices’ vivid colors make the drink picture-worthy, and the glass is typically garnished with slices of fruit.

2. Blue Hawaii

While there are a few versions of this cocktail, they all include Blue Curacao® and pineapple juice. These ingredients create a sweet and tangy beverage with a bright blue color. Cream of coconut is typically added to deepen the tropical flavor, and a fresh citrus garnish gives the drink an extra zing.

3. Maui Mule

Like the standard Moscow mule, this beverage contains vodka and lime juice. This Hawaiian drink replaces the ginger beer with fresh ginger juice and puree, resulting in a powerful, zesty taste that will sparkle on your taste buds.

4. Lava Flow

Hawaii’s legendary volcanoes are memorialized in this bright red and white drink. The white part of the beverage is the pina colada, and the red is a fresh strawberry puree. Instead of mixing the two, the ingredients are loosely swirled to mimic the way lava flows from the volcano.

If you want to try these tropical libations, head to Aloha Mixed Plate in Lahaina, HI. This popular eatery has served locals and visitors a variety of island cocktails since 1996. They use the freshest ingredients to ensure each drink is delicious and refreshing. To get more information about their available beverages, visit the website or call (808) 661-3322.