Looking for a drink that tastes like vacation in a glass? This Beach Water Cocktail is light, fruity, and refreshingly tropical — and it only takes three simple ingredients.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, lounging poolside, or just dreaming of ocean waves, this summer cocktail is guaranteed to bring the beach vibes. Bonus: it’s easy to batch for parties and makes a great conversation starter with its bright blue color. You might also love this Watermelon Sangria for your next party.
Let’s dive into how to make this easy beach cocktail — no blender or fancy ingredients required.
Beach Water Cocktail At a Glance
- 3 ingredients
- No blender needed
- Light and tropical flavor
- Great for batching
- Bright blue color looks amazing in a pretty glass
Beach Water Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients You’ll Need
To make a Beach Water Cocktail, you’ll need:
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- 1 oz Parrot Bay Coconut Rum – Sweet, delicate, and creamy, with notes of citrus and tropical fruit balanced with molasses.
- 4 oz pineapple juice
- Optional: lemon-lime soda or sparkling water for a little fizz
- Optional: pineapple wedge or cocktail umbrella for garnish
Tip: If you’re making these for a party, you can easily double or triple the recipe in a pitcher.
Helpful Tools & Ingredients
Here’s what I keep on hand when I make this cocktail:
- Blue Curacao liqueur – shelf-stable
- Set of fun cocktail glasses
- Reusable drink umbrellas for a party vibe
These are all available on Amazon and ship fast if you want to make this for an upcoming gathering.
How to Make a Beach Water Cocktail
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add the Blue Curacao, coconut rum, and pineapple juice.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Top with lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, if desired.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge or cocktail umbrella.
This drink is best served cold and sipped somewhere sunny — or at least while pretending you’re on vacation.
Tips
- Make this drink stronger or less strong to your liking by trading more rum for soda. You can mix and match to find the perfect amount of liquor you prefer.
- Make this festive for a party by adding a piece of pineapple to the side of the glass as garnish with a fun straw and a paper umbrella.
- Keep your drink cold without getting watered down by getting the Host Freeze Insulated Gel Chiller Cups. I love these things!
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Beach Water Cocktail
Ingredients
Method
- Stir all ingredients in a glass and add ice.
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Liz is a just a mom trying to keep it real about how little she sleeps, how often she gets puked on and how much she loves them. You can find her here every day writing about real-mom moments.








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