Traveling Cocktail Series

Emerald Coast, Florida

I TRULY ENJOY TRAVELING and exploring the cocktail scene at each destination. Recently, I visited Sandestin, Rosemary Beach, and Miramar, Florida.

In Sandestin, I tried a lot of the new handcrafted cocktails at Poppy’s Crazy Lobster, which has a new menu that includes Southern Fried Lobster & Waffles, Lobster Fire Tacos, and Lobster Ravioli Buerre Blanc. My favorite cocktail at Poppy’s was the Basic Beach, a play on an espresso martini. I also enjoyed a Tequila On a Boat. Create this spicy and refreshing drink with the following steps.

TEQUILA ON A BOAT

2oz YaVe Jalapeno Tequila

1⁄2 oz ounce fresh lime juice

1⁄2 oz Agave Syrup

Floater Gran Gala

Fresh Jalapeno

Salt Rim

Lime Wedge

Build a cocktail in a shaker tin, shake, and pour into salt-rimmed rocks or margarita glass. Garnish with a Lime wedge.

Next, we went to Hammerhead’s and listened to live music while enjoying a delicious Bayside Sunset. To make your own, follow the steps listed below.

BAYSIDE SUNSET

1oz Wicked Dolphin Coconut Rum

1oz Skyy Strawberry Vodka

1⁄2 oz peach liqueur

2oz fresh pineapple juice

2oz fresh orange juice

Grenadine floater

Build a cocktail in a shaker tin, shake it, and pour it over an ice-filled hurricane-style glass. Garnish with an orange slice.