If you are hosting or attending a luau this summer, you might just be thinking out some luau drink ideas. Well, you are in luck! Throughout collaboration with some of the nicest bloggers around, I’m bringing you 25 of the best drinks for a luau or tropical party!
There isn’t much that says tropical party more than pineapple, coconut, and mango! A good cocktail with pineapple juice will bring those beach-y vibes your way no matter what GPS coordinates you are actually rocking! We’ve got some great tropical drink recipes – tiki rum mai tai, tropical daiquiri, passion fruit rum cocktail, etc.
And we don’t just have tropical alcoholic drinks. We have a few luau drinks non alcoholic style, as well. If you are hosting a luau or a summer tropical party, don’t skip out on serving tropical drinks – whether alcoholic or not!
More Luau Ideas to Go With These Luau Drinks
While you are planning which tropical drinks to serve at your event, be sure to also check out our tropical foods for a luau or summer party, and our luau party decorations from our last murder mystery party!
In fact, that murder mystery luau is what got me on the hunt for the perfect luau drink to begin! I like to serve a house drink for my murder mystery parties. I found so many great ones from the list below!
Best Drinks for a Luau - Alcoholic and Virgin
We've got the best alcoholic tropical drinks for a luau this summer! Whether you are looking for non alcoholic luau drinks or luau cocktails like rum punch, mojitos, etc, we have plenty of luau drink ideas here! And we also have virgin tropical drinks at the end of the list!
Best Alcoholic Luau Drinks
If you are planning beverages for an adult luau or tropical party, look no further than this fine list of colorful and refreshing alcoholic tropical drinks!
Made with pineapple juice, cream of coconut and orange juice, this classic Painkiller cocktail is full of tropical vibes.
Hibiscus Rum Punch is the perfect cocktail to transport you straight to the tropical beaches!
Made with fresh citrus and three types of rum, this easy tiki cocktail is easy to whip up!
Enjoy this copycat style cocktail full of vodka, pineapple, orange, and banana flavors!
Taste the tropics in this gorgeous Vodka Sunrise.
This frozen peach and mango daiquiri recipe will keep you refreshed all summer.
This Creamy Coconut Mojito recipe is truly the best! Creamy, fizzy, and made with juicy lime, the flavors in this drink are so delicious. Transport to a tropical island in an instant with this Coconut Rum Mojito!
This Passion Fruit Mojito is light and refreshing without being too strong.
With its perfect combination of tropical fruit juices, this bright and sunny carbonated cocktail brings just the right amount of rum.
This Gin Tiki Cocktail is bursting with tiki flavors and the perfect drink for your next BBQ, picnic, or summer get-together. This craft cocktail has the perfect blend of gin, Campari, orgeat, and pineapple juice that will take you to the tropics any day of the week!
The raspberry lime cocktail requires only a few ingredients and doesn’t contain a lot of alcohol, making it perfect for a luau or summer get together!
Keep it simple with this tropical pineapple tequila cocktail!
Sipping this fruity tropical Planter's Punch is like taking a trip to the Caribbean!
This mango tango drink is made with a blend of mango, orange and coconut flavors. This fruity, tropical rum cocktail is refreshingly delicious and easy to make in 5 minutes.
A classic Mai Tai recipe is a strong cocktail, with a refreshing citrus and rum flavor that isn’t overly sweet.
Pink Flamingo Vodka Slush – A refreshing and flavorful slushy drink, perfect for parties and BBQs!
Check this easy and simple Basil and Pineapple Moscato Sangria recipe. It's a great Summer party cocktail with an extra brandy kicker that adds some delicious flavor.
This spicy, smoky pineapple cocktail with mezcal is so easy, delicately tropical, a little sparkly and such an impressive pool-party signature! Who knew jalapeños could be so refreshing!?
This Passion Fruit Margarita is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy. An exotic version of a classic recipe, but super easy to make!
Refreshing Hibiscus Tea meets Dark Rum, Lime, Coconut and Pineapple juice for a colorful cooler! Introducing a tropical Pineapple & Hibiscus Daiquiri!
Non Alcoholic Drinks for a Luau
If you are serving luau drinks at a family-friendly affair or simply prefer no alcohol for tropical virgin drinks, check this next list of mocktail recipes!
This tropical Blue Lagoon Mocktail is made without any alcohol! The bright blue color and citrusy flavor is perfect for warmer months! We used blue curaçao syrup to get the beautiful blue color it's known for. Plus, they're kid-friendly making it perfect for any kind of party!
Although this Pineapple Agua Fresca has its roots in Mexico, it is a cool and yummy drink for any tropical party.
Enjoy a taste of the tropics with every sip of these refreshing Piña Colada Milkshakes. Vanilla ice cream, pineapple, coconut milk and rum or make it a virgin without it!
All you need is a blender and a few ingredients for this family-friendly virgin pina colada mocktail!
Cool off with this refreshing Mango mocktail cooler drink or modified Aam Panna this summer!
Whether you are hosting an adults-only luau, a family event, or a work event, surely there are some drinks for a luau here for you!
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