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.

Mai Tai

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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.

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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.)

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Jalapeno-Lime Spritzer

Looking for another non-alcoholic drink with depth and complexity?

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Mango Bellini

Greg DuPree

Long Island Iced Tea

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Cantaloupe Cooler

Levi Brown

Classic Margaritas

Dana Gallagher

Jalapeno-Lime Spritzer

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