Who says you have to be poolside in the Caribbean to drink a pina colada?
Or in Mexico to sip a fancy margarita?
You don’thaveto get your next mojito,daiquiri, or other vacation-worthy drink at a swim-up bar.
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How about making one at home?
Talk about a sweet treat!
Mai Tai
Almond syrup and pineapple juice add some intriguing flavor undertones to this rum-based tropical cocktail.
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This drink was so popular during the ’40s and ’50s that it allegedly caused a Jamaican rum shortage.
Mojito
Looking for some minty pop in your tropical cocktail?
Meet the mojito, with its classic mint and lime flavor profile.
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This drink is carbonated and pairs well with the imaginary beach in your backyard.
It’s an irresistible and transporting drink.
Serve over ice with a slice of mango, and envision yourself on a white sand beach.
Greg DuPree
Indulging in this cocktail is like taking a mini vacation wherever you find yourself.
If you want to convert it to a cocktail, enhance it with a spirit like rum.
(Or try it frozen in your blender.)
Jalapeno-Lime Spritzer
Looking for another non-alcoholic drink with depth and complexity?
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GREG DUPREE; FOOD STYLING BY EMILY NABORS HALL, PROP STYLING BY CLAIRE SPOLLEN
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