It’s five o’clock at the beach, which means it’s time for a refreshing cocktail inspired by South Walton’s sugar-white sand and emerald water and the pastel hues that make up the string of 30A beach communities. And there’s no place as quintessentially representative of the 30A lifestyle as WaterColor Inn, with its casual elegance, effortless style, family fun and hospitality.
Just in time to quench the summer heat, we’re taking you behind the bar at Watercolor’s beloved Fish Out of Water. With an array of specialty and seasonally featured handcrafted drinks and a selection of some of the world’s best rums, tequilas and more, Fish Out of Water is the place for coastal-inspired cocktails.
Fish Out Of Water offers the ultimate 30A Happy Hour daily, from 2 to 4 p.m. (hours and live entertainment vary seasonally), but if you can’t make it to the Gulf to join us, you can still sip its flavors with these beach-inspired cocktails and mocktails to make at home.
Below, we’re sharing recipes for three fan favorites for you to enjoy wherever you are in the world. Imagined by WaterColor Inn’s head bartender, these cocktails and mocktails are sure to refresh your senses and transport you to our slice of paradise. Simply add sunshine and enjoy!
Looking for a premium bar-away-from-the-bar experience? The Package Store at WaterColor Inn is your one-stop shop for everything you need, including Fish Out of Water- and WaterColor-inspired barware and gifts.
Cheers!
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BEACH HAIR DON’T CARE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 oz RumHaven Coconut Rum
- 0.25 oz Banana Liqueur
- 1 oz Orange Juice
- 0.5 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Lemon Juice
RECIPE
- Salt the rim of a rocks glass
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously
- Using a strainer, strain shaken ingredients over ice into the salt-rimmed glass
- Garnish with edible flowers for an extra tropical flair!
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THE SWIM TO THE SECOND SANDBAR
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ oz 360 Vodka
- ¾ oz RumHaven Coconut Rum
- ¼ oz Combier Orange
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 3 oz Pineapple Juice
RECIPE
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker and shake vigorously
- Using a strainer, strain shaken ingredients over ice into a highball glass
- Garnish with a large gummy shark – because why not?!
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GEORGIA PEACH AT THE BEACH (MOCKTAIL)
INGREDIENTS
- ½ oz Peach Puree
- ½ oz Honey Syrup
- Mix ½ cup of honey with ½ cup of warm water and stir vigorously until thoroughly dissolved; store in the fridge
- ¾ oz Lemon Juice
- 2-3 Basil Leaves
- 5 oz Ginger Ale
RECIPE
- Pour and combine the peach puree, honey syrup, lemon juice and basil leaves over ice in a shaker
- Shake vigorously
- Pour into a highball glass and top with the ginger ale
- Garnish with a basil leaf
Details included in this story were accurate at time of publication but are subject to change based on seasonal schedules, amenity and/or operational updates. For the most current information, please visit the respective property’s website.
