Many of our locals have had a glass or two (or three or four) of nearly every cocktail in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. While most of our restaurants and bars serve delicious handcrafted cocktails, these are the six drinks locals love to sip on when dining on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Bushwacker
Alabama natives love their barbecue, and here on the beach, locals pair this finger-licking cuisine with bushwackers. A favorite among both locals and visitors, Moe’s Original BBQ serves this creamy creation alongside its mouthwatering platters and soul sides. Made with various types of rum and liqueurs, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate syrup, Moe’s bushwackers are hard to resist.
Charred Pineapple Margarita
The perfect blend of spicy and sweet, the Charred Pineapple Margarita is the cocktail locals enjoy while watching sunsets and listening to live music at OSO at Bear Point Harbor. This savory drink contains charred pineapple, habanero peppers, and top-shelf tequila over ice and topped with salt and lime.
Mermaid Water
Locals like to have fun with their drinks, too! Sea-N-Suds in Gulf Shores serves the Mermaid Water Cocktail, a delicious and colorful rum punch. This bright turquoise concoction is crafted with pineapple juice, lime juice, blue curaçao, spiced rum, and coconut rum and topped with a cherry. It’s the perfect drink to sip while watching the waves.
Bloody Mary
Brick & Spoon’s bloody mary is a cocktail and a meal all in one glass. You can choose from more than 12 types of liquor, 17 veggies, four cheeses, five kinds of meats, and various herbs and seasonings when you order the build-your-own bloody mary at this popular brunch spot. Can you think of a better breakfast?
Area 251 Hazy IPA
Juicy and full of hops, the Area 251 Hazy IPA is the brew locals love the most at Big Beach Brewing Company. This hazy is a tropical-style IPA with light carbonation that goes down as smooth as a glass of OJ. If IPAs aren’t your thing, Big Beach typically boasts 12 beers on tap at all times as well as house wines.
Caribbean Sling
Stephi Cocktails and Cuisine in Orange Beach is your one-stop shop for fresh sushi and Caribbean cuisine in an upscale setting. Specializing in craft cocktails, this spot has quickly become a favorite for locals craving a fancy drink. The Caribbean Sling is crafted with rum, strawberries, muddled mint, freshly squeezed lime, and simple syrup. It’s then garnished with an orange wheel, making it a beautiful and tasty drink.
