Holidays & Entertaining Entertaining Party Food & Drink 8 Tropical Cocktails That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand is a copy writer for Real Simple, with a passion for writing about food, travel, and hacks to make life easier. Loves fancy restaurants, good coffee and her family (of course); not a fan of waiting in lines. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on March 12, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Getty Images Who says you have to be poolside in Bali to drink a pina colada? A tropical trip might not fit in your budget right now, but fun, fruity cocktails are legal anywhere (well, as long as you're 21!). You don't have to get your next mojito, daiquiri, or other tropical drink at a swim-up bar. How about making one at home? Go ahead and break out the paper umbrellas and the fun fruit garnishes, and chill out with one of these fabulous cocktails. 01 of 08 Passionfruit Hurricane Courtesy of Bacardí Rum and an array of tropical fruit juices combine for this passionfruit-infused take on the classic tropical cocktail. (Bonus: The hurricane is also a favorite drink in New Orleans if you're planning a Mardi Gras or other Big Easy-themed event!) get the recipe 02 of 08 Pina Colada Getty Images One of the most popular tropical cocktails (seriously, it has its own theme song), this concoction of rum, pineapple, and coconut can be blended in just a few minutes. get the recipe 03 of 08 Mai Tai Antonis Achilleos Almond syrup and pineapple juice add some intriguing flavor undertones to this rum-based tropical cocktail. (Don't forget to add a slice of pineapple to garnish!) This drink was so popular in the '40s and '50s that it allegedly caused a Jamaican rum shortage. get the recipe 04 of 08 Boozy Dole Whip Debbie Galbraith/Getty Images If you love the classic Disney dessert, you'll love it even more in tropical cocktail form. Frozen pineapple, bananas, and coconut milk are blended with rum (or skip the rum for a mocktail for the kids). get the recipe 05 of 08 Mojito Looking for something a little fresher in your tropical cocktail? Meet the mojito, with its mint and lime flavor profile. Get The Recipe 06 of 08 Margarita Aya Brackett You can't beat a classic cocktail—and this salt-rimmed favorite with lime juice, tequila, and Cointreau is great on the rocks, or frozen in your blender. 7 Best Margarita Recipes to Try get the recipe 07 of 08 Pirate Passionfruit Mule This tweak on the mule calls for passion fruit puree, rum, and pineapple, in addition to the essential ginger beer. get the recipe 08 of 08 Frozen Sunset Daiquiris RealSimple.com These fun layered frozen cocktails may look tricky to make, but all you need is a blender, frozen fruit, and plenty of ice. You can get creative with the liquor, too—try it with tequila instead of rum, or as a fresh and festive mocktail. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit