These Tropical Cocktails Will Transport You to the Beach Anytime of Year

With swizzle sticks, mini umbrellas, and generous amounts of rum and other fruity flavors, tropical drinks are a fun way to liven up a chilly winter night. Explore some of our favorites, like this <a href="https://www.saveur.com/cuban-daiquiri-recipe/">Cuban-Style Daiquiri</a>. In this version, we use a sparing measure of Luxardo Maraschino—a huge upgrade from what you'll find in Cuba proper—lending a hint of its complex, bittersweet cherry flavor. (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This perfectly tropical coconut-rum drink was once served in a coconut shell at the now closed New York tiki restaurant Hurricane Club. If you don't have a coconut, a tall glass will do. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/The-Hurricane-Clubs-77/">The Hurricane Club's #77</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
A spicy mango syrup and a touch of saline solution are teamed with the usual rum and Campari in this modern take on the classic tiki cocktail Jungle Bird. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/junglee-bird-cocktail-recipe/">Junglee Bird Cocktail</a> (Thomas Payne/)
A poolside classic, this blended pineapple-and-coconut cooler is heightened with a splash of aromatic bitters. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Frozen-Pina-Colada/">Frozen Piña Colada</a> (D.J. Costantino/)
Benjamin Jones of Clement rum distillery in Martinique shared his recipe for this cool, bracing cocktail, his country's national drink. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Petit-Punch-Vieux-Cocktail/">Petit Punch Vieux</a> (Todd Coleman/)
Smoky mezcal and sweet dark rum combine to form a unified spirit in this Cuban-inspired cocktail from Jason Asher of Counter Intuitive. Bittersweet Campari and fruity Cherry Heering add balance while cinnamon syrup adds a spicy, warming bite. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/walking-stick-mezcal-rum-cherry-heering-cocktail-recipe/">Walking Stick</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This neon-hued curaçao punch features vodka, pineapple juice, and sour mix. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/blue-hawaii/">Blue Hawaii</a> (Michael Kraus/)
This modern twist on the piña colada, from Leo Robitschek of Eleven Madison Park, adds Chartreuse and aquavit for a robust, herbal flavor. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/if-you-pina-colada-recipe/">If You Like Piña Colada</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)
This rummy tiki drink is adapted from the one served at Dragon 88 in West Boylston, Massachusetts. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/article/recipes/dragon-88-mai-tai">Dragon 88 Mai Tai</a> (Ingalls Photography/)
In this fizz-spritz hybrid from bartender Marlowe Johnson of Detroit’s Candy Bar, herbaceous gin is combined with homemade strawberry cordial, creamy coconut milk, and fresh lime juice, then topped with prosecco. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/strawberry-spritz-recipe/">Strawberry Spritz</a> (Hayden Stinebaugh/)
A classic piña colada gets an extra deep flavor with the addition of smoky roasted cherries. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.saveur.com/roasted-cherry-colada-cocktail-recipe/">Roasted Cherry Colada</a> (Matt Taylor-Gross/)