Sitting back and relaxing on the beach with a refreshing beverage in hand, the waves lapping gently and the warm sun on your skin, is one of life’s simplest pleasures. Unfortunately, you can’t be at the beach all the time, but it can taste like you are. No matter where you are, our favorite tropical-inspired beverages will take you to Puerto Rico’s beautiful shores.
Margarita
The margarita is the cocktail perhaps most synonymous with fun in the sun. The beauty of the margarita lies in its simplicity and citrusy flavor, which brings you right back to the beach, wherever you are.
Ingredients (serves one)
- 1 ounce blanco tequila
- 1 ounce Triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup (optional, for a sweeter cocktail)
- Ice
- Coarse salt and lime wedges
Directions
- Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge, and dip the glass into a plate filled with coarse salt to cover the rim. Add some of the ice to the glass.
- Combine tequila, Triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup (optional), and some of the ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into a glass. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.
Piña Colada
For a cocktail that is classically Puerto Rican, look no further than the piña colada. A delicious blend of pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and rum, this cocktail will take you right to Puerto Rico’s sandy shores.
Ingredients (serves four)
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1 cup rum
- ½ cup cream of coconut (Coco Lopez)
- 2 cups ice
Directions
- Add pineapple juice, rum, cream of coconut, and ice to a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Pour into glasses and serve.
Mango Mocktail
If you are avoiding alcohol for any reason, you can still have a refreshing taste of the tropics with a mango mocktail.
Ingredients (serves one)
- 2 ounces mango juice or nectar
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce simple syrup or agave syrup
- 6 ounces sparkling water
- Ice
- Mint leaves (optional)
Directions
- For an extra cool drink, fill a large glass with ice.
- Combine mango juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and some ice in a cocktail shaker. Shake and strain into the glass.
- Pour sparkling water into the glass, and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with mint (if desired) and serve.
If you want more than just a taste of tropical fun in the sun, book your stay with Maria’s. With two full kitchens in the villa and a wet bar on each deck, you can enjoy a beverage in complete comfort, right by the ocean. When you’re ready to stay with us, booking is done through Twin Palms, Maria’s rental, and onsite management. Please visit our booking page on this website to view the availability of Maria’s and fill out our convenient contact form. If you have any additional questions regarding Maria’s, you may call Elizabeth at 787-685-6648 (español: Cristina at 787-449-3673).
My husband and I had our wedding and reception at Maria’s. We rented the property for three days/nights. We wanted to make our destination wedding as accessible as possible for our family and friends. Maria’s was the perfect place. Twelve of our closest friends and family shared the house. I was so impressed that Maria’s had everything we needed, even little things like laundry detergent.