Dec 06, 2024

Best Holiday Cocktails in Laguna Beach: The Royal Hawaiian

For one-of-a-kind coastal ocean views and the best holiday cocktails you'll take a sip of this season, here's your guide to where (& what) in Laguna Beach. Whether you live here or are just visiting the Laguna beach area, nothing puts you in a good mood during this season than to have some great holiday drink. This guide to the best holiday cocktails in Laguna Beach takes us from traditional favorites to modern, unique creations.

Royal Hawaiian Originals

In no small part because of the Royal Hawaiian, tropical and tiki culture have had a profound impact on cocktail life in Laguna Beach. Below are some of their top rated originals:

1.  Mai Tai: Not a holiday cocktail, this rum cocktail is always in season. Especially of note is the one served at The Royal Hawaiian.

2.  Chief Lapu Lapu: A pineapple filled with a fructose bomb of rum and fruit juices

3.  Singapore Sling: A gin based cocktail that hails from Singapore, but has made it big at tiki bars in Laguna Beach.

4.  Painkiller: Rum, coconut cream, pineapple juice and orange juice with fresh grated nutmeg & served over the rocks.

5.  Zombie: A mix of  rum, fruit juices and syrups. Be careful with this one!

Contemporary Modern Cocktails

Mixologists in Laguna Beach are complete trailblazers, always exciting us with innovative cocktails. Among them, are some of the novel holiday cocktails you can find:

1.      The Royal Hawaiian — A nod to the traditional gimlet, with a playful tropical bounce brought about by gin, pineapple and orgeat.

2.      Dragon's Milk: A creamy, spiced cocktail perfect for the holidays.

3.      If you like to skip the sugar, try the Paloma Bravo:a grapefruit tequila cocktail.

4.      Triple Happiness: This tropical, fruity cocktail with rum is the perfect drink for holiday cheer.

5.      Passion Maiden: This passion fruit flavored vodka cocktail is a great choice for the adventurous soul, or those who enjoy tropical flavors.

Uncover the Perfect Holiday Drinks

And, thankfully for us all in Laguna Beach — The Royal Hawaaina do holiday cocktails really well.:

The Royal Hawaiian — best for tiki cocktails and fun vibes. From its iconic tiki decor to welcoming lighting, it is the right place for unwinding and enjoying some holiday mojo. The bar's famous bartenders can whip up all manner of tropical, holiday cocktails, and is definitely a draw for those seeking an unforgettable experience. The Royal Hawaiian does this, too — and with their own line of high-quality tiki cocktails that feature seasonal ingredients and garnishes to make the best damn Thanksgiving eternity drink your money can buy. If you are a lover of traditional rum blends, or something new and exciting this renowned venue has an essence of paradise in every mouthful.

Conclusion

The holidays in Laguna Beach are for the most part typical — shopping, parties and tours but you might want to do that with a Mimosa or two. From a Mai Tai at the Royal Hawaiian or any other craft cocktail, tiki season is here to stay and you have many great reasons why celebrate it with these colorful concoctions. Happy holidays and cheers to the best holiday cocktails in Laguna Beach!