A Day at The Beach

Pro tips

• Pour grenadine slowly over the back of a bar spoon last to create a layered sunset effect rather than mixing it throughout.
• Use fresh orange juice instead of bottled for brighter flavor and better balance with the sweet amaretto.
• Serve in a highball or tiki glass with plenty of ice to keep the drink properly chilled throughout consumption.
• Cut pineapple and strawberry garnishes fresh immediately before serving to maximize visual appeal and prevent browning.

Substitutions

• Coconut rum → light rum + 1/2 oz coconut liqueur (preserves tropical character)
• Amaretto → almond liqueur (same sweetness and almond note)
• Orange juice → pineapple juice (shifts flavor more tropical, less citrus)
• Grenadine → raspberry syrup (different color and berry note, similar sweetness)

Storage & make-ahead

This is a freshly mixed cocktail best consumed immediately. Pre-mix liquid ingredients and refrigerate up to 2 hours; add ice and garnish when serving.

Equipment

cocktail shaker or mixing glass · bar spoon · jigger or shot glass

Can I make this cocktail ahead of time?

Mix the liquid ingredients and refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving. Add fresh garnishes just before serving to prevent wilting.

What rum can I substitute for coconut rum?

Use regular light rum and add 1/2 oz coconut liqueur (like Malibu) for similar tropical flavor, or replace with spiced rum for a different profile.

How should I chill this drink?

Shake with ice and strain into a glass filled with fresh ice, or stir with ice in the mixing glass for a stirred cocktail style.

Can I make a batch for a party?

Multiply all liquid ingredients by the number of servings and mix in a pitcher. Chill, then serve over ice with fresh garnishes for each drink.

Is this drink suitable for non-drinkers?

Remove the rum and amaretto and increase orange juice to 5.5 oz for a virgin version with the same fruity tropical flavor.