Sailing-Inspired Cocktails with a Lowcountry Twist
Spirits of the sea
By Bailey Gilliam
Nothing goes with a day on the water quite like a good cocktail. Rum and tropical flavors have kept sailors happy since the days when pirates were the original happy-hour crowd. Whether you are cruising the coast or tying up at the dock, these refreshing drinks serve up the best parts of sea life, minus the seasickness.
The Salty Dog Cafe: Kiwi Colada
Fruity, fresh and a little unexpected, the Kiwi Colada from The Salty Dog Cafe takes the classic pina colada on a joyride. It is playful, breezy and just the thing to chase away the heat after a day on the waves, or to help you forget how many times you nearly tipped the boat.
Ingredients
- 3/4 ounce Bacardi or white rum
- 3/4 ounce melon liqueur
- 4 1/2 ounces pina colada mix (or substitute 2 1/2 ounces pineapple juice and 2 ounces Coco Lopez)
- 1/2 fresh kiwi
Directions
Combine everything in a blender with 12 ounces of ice. Blend until smooth and serve.
Giuseppi’s: Rum Punch
This bold and beachy classic tastes like summer decided to throw a party in your glass. With spiced and coconut rums teamed up with bright juices, this Rum Punch from the team at Giuseppi’s Pizza & Pasta is made for blue skies, a steady breeze and for forgetting how long it took you to untangle the anchor.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Blackheart rum
- 2 ounces Admiral Nelson coconut rum
- 4 ounces pineapple juice
- 4 ounces cranberry juice
Directions
Mix all ingredients over ice in a shaker. Pour into a big glass and enjoy.
