Sipping cocktails on a yacht is the ultimate holiday experience! Getting that golden tan while lazing around on your yacht requires a tipple. Sure, you can crack open your 12-pack beer but a fancy yacht requires something swankier. Just one alcohol won’t cut it!
When consuming alcohol on a yacht, you don’t want to get too drunk. Motion sickness can get heightened due to alcohol in your system. You also don’t want a nasty hangover from the drinks you chug.
An important thing to consider is the color of the liquor being consumed. Light and dark drinks have the same amount of alcohol by volume, but the darker drinks are known to give a worse hangover.
Dark liquor contains chemicals called congeners. This chemical isn’t ever mentioned on the labels, but dark drinks can have up to have 20–24 congeners. The problem with congeners is that they break down into a toxic chemical called formaldehyde and formic acid.
Stick to lighter drinks when you aboard a yacht. You get the same alcohol but without nausea and a headache.
With all that being said, here are some fantastic cocktails that won’t make you regret your choice of drinks the next day!
Mai Tai
You can’t miss out on this sweet tropical delight! The original recipe includes light rum, lime juice, orange Curacao, and orgeat syrup. The pineapple version of this drink can be made with triple sec, pineapple juice, orange juice and grenadine for the gorgeous gradient.
Pina Colada
Sip Pina Coladas while listening to the evergreen tune of “If you like Pina Coladas”. This creamy drink is made with light rum, coconut cream, and pineapple juice. Don’t forget the pineapple wedge on the glass, a little snack when you get peckish!
Singapore Sling
This creation of the hotel Raffles has become a firm favorite with vacationers. It’s a smooth and sweet drink that will make you forget your worries. This drink is a concoction of gin, sugar syrup, lemon juice, soda, powdered sugar, and kirsch. Thread some bright red pitted cherries onto a cocktail stick and dunk them in your drink.
Margaritas
Margaritas are the drink of the summer. They are also perfect to induce some summertime fun when the weather is dreary. There are many variations of this drink; it’s hard to keep up! The original recipe includes tequila, triple sec, lime juice and salt to rim the glass.
Mojito
Did you know that Mojitos originate from Cuba? This drink has been a firm favorite since the ‘80s! The classic mojito is simple to make, it requires sugar, mint, club soda, and light rum. A light drink that will keep your spirits high!
Midori Sour
Studio 54, the famous nightclub of the ‘70s, first introduced this drink. The drink received instant credibility among those who went clubbing. The vibrant green color and sweet flavor make this drink perfect for a sunny afternoon at sea. All you need is some Midori, vodka and lemon juice.
Now that you’ve got the liquor down, it’s time to finalize a boat. Cabo Yacht World provides luxury yacht rentals in Mexico. Our private boat charters are the ultimate getaway for you! Book one today! Call us at 011 521 624 168 9544 for more information.