10 Tropical Cocktails That Are Almost As Good as Going on Vacation

There’s nothing quite like a mojito or a frosty piña colada to get you in a vacation state of mind, even if you’re thousands of miles away from an actual beach with no getaway plans in sight. And while a night with friends at a Tiki bar sounds like a great way to capture those OOO vibes, why not turn an evening at home into a staycation with one of these easy tropical cocktail recipes?

With plenty of rum and island-style flavors like guava, coconut, and pineapple, each of these cocktails is perfect for sipping on the patio with friends this summer.

Any of these would be a perfect pairing with a crudité platter (just swap in fruit and veggies that complement the flavors of your chosen cocktail) and a Caribbean­­–inspired recipe like Jamaican jerk chicken. That said, they will all go equally well with an afternoon spent doing absolutely nothing at all.

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Coconut Pineapple Rum Slush from The Sweetest Occasion

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The Sea Bird from Camille Styles

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Fresh Pineapple Passionfruit Mojito from Simply Delicious

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Sangria Swirled Frozen Margaritas from Dessert for Two

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Tomatillo Cucumber Cocktail from Camille Styles

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Skinny Bahama Mama Cocktail from Take Two Tapas

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Guavarita from the Brewer and the Baker

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Berry Rum Smash from Camille Styles

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Pineapple Mango Rum Punch from Paper & Stitch

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Papaya Piña Colada from The Produce Moms