The Bushwacker Trail On Alabama's Beaches

Couple enjoying a bushwacker together on Alabama's Beaches
Bushwacker from LuLu's

The Signature Drink

A visit to Alabama’s Beaches isn’t complete without sipping on the area’s signature drink: the Bushwacker. Known for its rich and creamy flavor, this boozy treat blends rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, and coconut cream to create a dessert-like cocktail. 

The History of the Bushwacker

Originally crafted in 1975 at the Ship's Store, Sapphire Pub in St. Thomas, the bushwacker made its way stateside thanks to The Sandshaker Beach Bar in Pensacola. Flora-Bama added its own twist to the bushwacker, helping it become a true coastal favorite. It’s the perfect balance of tropical flavors and creamy decadence, offering a sip of paradise in every glass and making it a must-try indulgence in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

LuLu's Bushwacker
Flora-Bama Bushwacker
Bahama Bob's Buschwacker

Best Bushwackers on Alabama's Beaches

Ready to try the best bushwackers in Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Fort Morgan? Follow this three-day itinerary for the best the island has to offer! From a traditional bushwacker to desserts, the Bushwacker Trail will surely satisfy. Be sure to share your photos with us for a chance to be featured.

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Fun Facts About Bushwackers

  1. The bushwacker was named after a visiting couple’s dog Bushwack, an Afghan Hound.
  2. It was originally crafted as a tropical twist to a White Russian.
  3. A bartender first created the drink in Ship’s Store in Sapphire Village on St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands in 1975.
  4. Three-time World Champion, Bushwacker was named the number one bull in history by Professional Bull Riders.
  5. President Barak Obama tried a bushwacker when visiting Orange Beach in 2010 after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
  6. The original bushwacker recipe included Vodka, Kahlua, Dark Crème de Cacao, Coco Lopez (cream of coconut), a splash of Triple sec and milk
  7. Floaters are an extra shot added to the top of the drink. Peanut butter whiskey is a common bushwacker floater on Alabama's Beaches.

Restaurants Serving Bushwackers

Curious about where to try a bushwacker or what a bushwacker tastes like? Now’s the perfect time to explore the Gulf Coast’s top bushwacker spots to sip, sample, and savor this iconic drink like never before.

Ready to Hit the Bushwacker Trail? 

Grab your friends, your appetite, and your sense of exploration. Discover the best flavors of Alabama’s Beaches on the Bushwacker Trail! From the classic creamy cocktail to refreshing virgin bushwackers and dessert creations, each stop offers a new take on this beloved frozen drink. 

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Where to Get a Bushwacker

a bushwacker at LuLu's

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