Locally Crafted Coastal Cocktails
In Gulf Shores & Orange Beach
A beach vacation is all about relaxing by the water and feeling the breeze with a refreshing drink in your hand. In Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, you’ll discover an endless number of fabulous coastal cocktails. Instead of ordering your usual, why not try an original drink from one of the local restaurants and bars in the area? We’ve put together some of the signature spirits found along Alabama’s beaches. Next time you’re visiting, help yourself to one of these unique cocktails!
1. OSO - Jungle Bear
Next time you’re dining at OSO at Bear Point, order the restaurant’s signature Jungle Bear. This sweet and tangy cocktail has all your favorite fruit flavors and is made with Bumbu rum, Cruzan banana rum, peach puree, orange juice, and pineapple juice. It’s garnished with an inside-out lime filled with gummy bears or gummy worms. How fun is that?
2. Bahama Bob - The Bahama Bob
Bahama Bob’s offers the ideal island vibes with beachfront views, fresh seafood, and fabulous tropical drinks. One of the best the restaurant offers is the Bahama Bob cocktail, which contains a blend of rums and fruit juices and is topped off with Bacardi 151 rum. The heavenly fusion of rum and fruity flavors makes this drink perfect for sipping while enjoying the Gulf views.
3. Hangout - Shark Attack
While it’s rare to see sharks close to the shores of our beaches, you’ll find plenty at The Hangout. A world-famous Hangout signature beverage, the Shark Attack is one memorable and delicious drink. This eye-catching cocktail is crafted with Malibu coconut rum, blue curaçao, and pineapple juice. The best part about it is the toy shark that sits at the top, mimicking a shark diving for its next lunch!
4. Big Beach Brewing - Beer
Nothing beats a perfectly poured pint. At Big Beach Brewing, you have your pick of 12 different beers, all brewed in-house in Gulf Shores’ only brewery. Choose from staple brews like Area 251 Hazy IPA and Rod’s Reel Cream Ale to small-batch sours, lagers, and stouts. You can even grab a pack to go, so you can dig your toes into the sand and enjoy a cold one.
5. LuLu’s - Loopty Lu
If you’re looking for a fun new drink to try, LuLu’s signature Loopty Lu is a playful cocktail similar to a vodka sour. Made with mango liqueur, Deep Eddy lemon vodka, lemonade, sweet and sour mix, and a splash of grenadine, this tart drink is served with a colorful loop straw. We suggest snapping a pic of this cute cocktail before you start sipping!
6. Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails - Ultimate Painkiller
You can expect to find lots of enticing drinks at Beach House Kitchen & Cocktails in Gulf Shores. If you’re a fan of spiced rum, try the restaurant’s Ultimate Painkiller. This sensational drink has all the ingredients of a painkiller, plus fresh strawberry puree, Cruzan 151, and toasted coconut, which add a beachy twist to the classic cocktail.
7. High Tide - Blue Angel Daiquiri
Watching the Blue Angels soar over our shores is an amazing and unforgettable sight, and High Tide Daiquiris & Mimosas has created a frozen drink to commemorate the high-flying heroes who pilot these planes. The Blue Angel contains mango and blue raspberry liqueur and Red Bull. This bright blue and orange daiquiri is an excellent way to cool off after a day in the sun.
8. Coastal - Orange Beach Margarita
It’s hard to pass up a margarita when at the beach, especially when you have a gorgeous view of the Gulf. Coastal serves a delicious marg crafted with Jose Cuervo, house margarita mix, and orange cream. With salt, an orange slice, and lime on the rim, there’s no better way to end a day at the beach.
