If you’re not properly prepared, the perfect beach trip is, well, it’s no day at the beach.
Not to worry though, Spec’s is here to help you get the most out of the coast with these simple tips and convenient recipes.
No matter what you’re drinking, you don’t want sand in it. So, bring cupcake liners and place them over the top of your drinks. If you’re using a larger sized cup, aluminum foil makes a quick lid you can punch a straw through and its reflective surface helps keep your drink cool.
For cold refreshing bliss, nothing beats the ease of an ice-cold beer. But when you add in the sun and frolicking in the waves, a high alcohol beer can really do a number on you. Look for a good session beer instead. Not to be confused with light beers which are lower in calories, session beers are lower in alcohol meaning you can have several in one drinking session. (We’re only recommending canned beers as broken glass at the beach is a no no.)
Session Recommendations
Founders All Day IPA
Dogfish Head Sea Quench Ale, Session Sour
Karbach Weekend Warrior Pale Ale
When you think of beach drinks, you might be picturing a tropical beverage overflowing with fruity garnish and an umbrella. But in reality, no one wants to drag a full bar to the beach and deal with the hassle of keeping sand out of your mixing area and therefore your beverage. Below you’ll find a collection of cocktails that taste great premixed and kept in a thermos for later!
Spec’s is your pre-beach hot spot with everything you need to rule from your sand castle while keeping all the people in the kingdom happy and refreshed.
FreezeRita
Serves 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz tequila
- 1 (12 oz) can limeade
- 3 (12 oz) cans water
- 6 oz triple sec
Directions
- Mix ingredients together and place in a gallon jug, thermos, or any sealable container.
- Freeze until firm and then place it in your cooler covered in ice.
- Break or stir the concoction until it becomes a delicious slushy margarita.
The Dark & Stormy
Ingredients
- Dark Rum
- 6 pack of ginger beer
- Lime juice
Directions
Transfer the rum into a plastic bottle or thermos and place in the freezer the night before. Then simply fill a cup with ice, pour in 2 parts rum to 3 parts ginger beer, and a squeeze of lime, and enjoy.
Hippie Juice
Ingredients
- 8 oz watermelon vodka
- 2½ oz triple sec
- 2½ oz coconut rum
- 4 scoops pink lemonade mix
- 32 oz of water
- Strawberries for garnish
Directions
- Mix it all up in a jug or thermos and add it to your cooler. Pour over ice when serving.
