Beneath cabanas and in sandy-floored bars, is there a better way to enhance your day at the Shore than with a fruity summer cocktail? With drinks and dining down the Shore growing ever more refined, these cocktails made for sipping in the sunshine are sure to lighten your day and enliven your night.
Blueberry Lemon Smash
Henri’s Bar, 4113 Pleasure Ave., Sea Isle City
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Just off the Sea Isle City beach, you’ll find this delightfully colorful cocktail made with muddled blueberries, blueberry vodka, lemonade and club soda, perfect for refreshing the soul after a long day on the water.
Frozen Sandy Beach
Rusty Nail, 205 Beach Ave., Cape May
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This iconic Cape May surfer bar has its own signature drink to go along with its laid-back vibe. Though the hotspot won’t state exactly what the ingredients are in the secret recipe, the blend of silver and coconut rum along with an array of tropical juices make this frozen beverage a must-try on any hot Cape May afternoon or evening.
Hurricane Fabio
Bally’s Beach Bar, 1900 Boardwalk, Atlantic City
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Bally’s Beach Bar is quite literally on the Atlantic City beach and has dozens of high-concept frozen and signature cocktails to enjoy. One of our favorites is Hurricane Fabio, made with Bacardi Superior and Cuatro rum, Aperol, passionfruit, orange and grenadine. For an extra $8 you can upgrade to 24-ounce souvenir yard glass.
Mezcal Sunset Margarita
Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina, 9631 3rd Ave., Stone Harbor
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Buckets Margarita Bar & Cantina offers a perfect indoor/outdoor beachy setting overlooking the bay. This marg is made with Casamigos mezcal, triple sec, lime, pineapple and cranberry juice for the ideal balance of sweet and tangy.
Orange Crush
The Whitebrier, 260 20th St., Avalon
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The Whitebrier of Avalon serves this fun summer cocktail with its own twist. Made with Steel Blue orange vodka and served with fresh O.J., triple sec and 7Up, this sweet cocktail is the perfect mid-day pick-me-up before heading back to the water.
Tito’s Oasis of Peace Pom-Pineapple
The Sandbar, 125 79th St., Avalon
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The name Tito’s Oasis of Peace Pom-Pineapple might be a bit of a mouthful, but it more than makes up for it in refreshment and has a good reason for being named so. Tito’s vodka, pomegranate liqueur and pineapple make this delicious drink an Avalon favorite. Plus, up to $10,000 are donated annually from the sale of this drink to the Oasis of Peace Orphanage in Kenya.
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