Three Beach-Inspired Cocktails to Make at Home

It’s five o’clock at the beach, which means it’s time for a refreshing coastal cocktail – and when it comes to those, FOOW knows best. With an array of specialty and seasonally featured handcrafted drinks and a selection of some of the world’s best rums, tequilas and more, the restaurant’s cocktail menu is inspired by the beach it overlooks: Santa Rosa Beach.

Can’t make it to Happy Hour with us on the Gulf? Get away to the beach with just one sip, thanks to these beach-inspired cocktails! These three recipes, imagined by FOOW’s head bartender, are inspired by the destination’s sugar-white sand, emerald-green waters and casual lifestyle but are simple to make from wherever you are. Just add sunshine and enjoy!

And when you’re back on our shores, be sure to visit FOOW for the ultimate Happy Hour, daily from 2 – 5 p.m. (hours and live entertainment varies seasonally). FOOW is located at WaterColor Inn. Learn more at foow30a.com.

THE SWIM TO THE SECOND SANDBAR

INGREDIENTS

• 0.75 oz 360 Vodka 
• 0.75 oz RumHaven Coconut Rum
• 0.25 oz Combier Orange 
• 1 oz Blue Curacao 
• 3 oz Pineapple Juice 

RECIPE

• Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously
• Using a strainer, strain shaken ingredients over ice into a highball glass
• Garnish with a large gummy shark – because why not?!

PUTTIN’ ON THE SPRITZ

INGREDIENTS

• 3 oz Lillet Blanc 
• 3 oz Lamarca Prosecco
• 2 Strawberries 
• 2 Lemon Wedges 
• 3 Thyme Sprigs 

RECIPE

• Softly muddle strawberry and lemon in a wine glass
• Add Lillet, ice and thyme sprigs
• Top with Lamarca Prosecco

BEACH HAIR DON’T CARE

INGREDIENTS

• 2 oz Cruzan Coconut Rum
• 0.25 oz Banana Liqueur 
• 1 oz Orange Juice
• 0.5 oz Lime Juice
• 0.5 oz Lemon Juice

RECIPE

• Salt the rim of a rocks glass 
• Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously
• Using a strainer, strain shaken ingredients over ice into salt-rimmed glass
• Garnish with edible flower for an extra tropical flair!

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Cheers!