What does it take to qualify as an amazing summer drink on the Emerald Coast? First, it has to be cold. When it’s 70-plus degrees first thing in the morning, iced or frozen is a must. Second…the drink has to be light and refreshing. Nobody wants a heavy drink in the Florida sunshine. Third is that it has to be tropically-inspired. Beach vibes only, right? Thus, these are 8 amazing Emerald Coast drinks that you have to try this summer.

Koffee Kooler

Start each day of your experience on the Emerald Coast with a Koffee Kooler from Bad Ass Coffee. Using Hawaiian beans, the Koffee Kooler boasts rich coffee with milk and vanilla whipped into Italian granita-style perfection.

Bad Ass Coffee has locations in Grayton Beach and on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach.

Santa Rosa Sunshine

The organic super smoothies at For the Health of It are all arguably to die for, but for a bonafide sip of summer, the Santa Rosa Sunshine is the way to go. This sumptuous smoothie has mango, pineapple, and coconut juice. Runners up for the best chilled healthy yummy in your tummy are the blue Mountain Blizzard with blueberry, banana, and pineapple juice and the Viva Verde with cucumber, kale, spinach, avocado, banana, orange, peach, and apple juice.

You can also get juices and shots. Healthy add-ons are available as well. The sun will definitely shine on you when you try this amazing Emerald Coast drink this summer.

Noli Kombucha

Noli Kombucha from the nearby Panama City Beach area has people raving, but you don’t have to leave 30A to find it. Rosemary Beach’s 30A Olive Oil Co. has the brew on tap in 12 oz pours and 16, 32, and 64 oz bottles. Available in ginger lime, strawberry guava, and blackberry lavender with a CBD add-on option, this cold, refreshing beverage is just what your Emerald Coast summer drink list ordered.

MIA Cucumber & Lemon Lime

On tap at the Growler Garage in Santa Rosa Beach is—well, a lot of things but specifically—MIA Cucumber & Lemon Lime, a 5.0% low calorie, low carb, gluten free hard seltzer that is a perfect sip of summer. Cucumber and lime are the PB&J of summer—the light, citrus flavors of both amalgamate perfectly. For the Keto and health conscious among us, MIA’s seltzer hits the spot.

For anyone preferring a wine or a different beer, tea, or kombucha on tap…not to worry, the award-winning Growler Garage has your drink covered.

Frozen Fish Heads Bar Pineapple Drink

Fish Heads Bar is an outdoor a bar located on the iconic HarborWalk Village boardwalk. They’re best-known for frozen cocktails, and because every summer vacation demands at least once drink consumed in the fruit from which it’s made, a frozen concoction from Fish Head’s Bar is a bucket-list must. The pineapple drink is the best, but many love the watermelon. Regardless, your Emerald Coast drink journey this summer won’t be complete without you sipping something delicious and cool from a pineapple.

La Paloma

A paloma is a tequila-based cocktail similar to a margarita, but The Bay adds something extra special to this light and fizzy cocktail. They use Patron silver tequila, homemade grapefruit syrup, Brut rose champagne, Grand Marnier, and agave nectar for a remarkably refreshing and relaxing result.

Paradis Martini

Restaurant Paradis not only offers wonderful views, but they also offer killer cocktails. The Paradis is their signature martini made with pearl pomegranate vodka steeped in a white tea lavender-citrus infusion. The result is subtle and refreshing, as all summers should aspire to be.

Irish Wake

Finally, should there ever be a drink to remember, it’s the Irish Wake served at McGuire’s Irish Pub. The iconic and popular Destin hotspot located on the harbor has a signature drink that should probably be shared by two or three. The summery drink features two types of strong rum, blue curacao, and orange juice. It’s deceptively strong and should probably be called an Irish TKO. Still, it’s light and fruity and is an alarmingly beautiful shade of emerald green, which makes it a perfect Emerald Coast drink to try this summer.

Whether you want coffee, smoothies, or something stronger, there are plenty of delicious drinks to keep you hydrated during your summer stay on the Emerald Coast. Contact My Vacation Haven to book your venture and then let us help you guide you to the best drinks in your area.