641683 Mon Aug 03 12:39:29 -0700 2009 13 36 Spirits 0 4913823 Hi going to nags head NC for a week. not a big drinker, but when i do, I usually drink whiskey. However whiskey and the heat do not sound apealing. what do people sugest as a good drink for the beach? Mon Aug 03 12:39:29 -0700 2009 1089746 phillyheel1 1 4913876 For some reason, we always wind up drinking Red Eyes on the beach. We bring a cooler of freezing cold beer and a bottle of low sodium V8. Pour a can of beer into a large mug, add about a 1/3 of a cup of juice. Squeeze of lime, some ice. It sounds nasty and I really don't think I've ever had one when I wasn't at the beach, but for some reason it works. My b-i-l from Iowa introduced them to us a few years back. Have fun in Nags Head. We'll be in Holden! Mon Aug 03 12:52:30 -0700 2009 4913823 116638 southernitalian 2 4916954 The basis for the Michelada, basically a bloody mary made with beer instead of a vodka. It does sound rather disgusting but it is very good. Tue Aug 04 12:55:58 -0700 2009 4913876 154901 roro1831 3 4917069 i like bloody marys and i like beer. I think I will try it. do you have a beer that you recomend for it? Tue Aug 04 13:35:00 -0700 2009 4916954 1089746 phillyheel1 1 4914231 most drinks with some soda water are pretty refreshing. I don't really know what level of drinks you want on a beach and how much work you're willing to do beyond pop and pour while you're out there. Mon Aug 03 14:32:54 -0700 2009 4913823 124704 Icantread 1 4914296 If you fill a cooler with bottles of seltzer, and bring a bottle of Plymouth Gin you should be happy all day. It doesn't take a lot of Plymouth to give great flavor and is soooo refreshing. A little lime garnish is optional. Just mix to your desired effect. Have fun. Mon Aug 03 14:52:22 -0700 2009 4913823 28638 phantomdoc 2 4916861 thanks everbody, these are all good. just looking for something refreshing to have on the beach, and after a day on the beach at the rental. Tue Aug 04 12:32:28 -0700 2009 4914296 1089746 phillyheel1 3 4918000 At the beach, listen to the suggestions here. After the beach, you've already said it: whiskey. It might not be great for the sun, but there is certainly nothing wrong with sipping it as the evening wears on. Tue Aug 04 18:24:36 -0700 2009 4916861 65478 davis_sq_pro 4 4920344 good point. so maybe whiskey in the evening. Gin, and beer on the beach. The only mixing of beer I have ever done is a balck and tan. so I am curious to try the chilada and the red eyes. thanks to everyone for your help. looking fwd. to a relaxing vaca. Wed Aug 05 13:10:30 -0700 2009 4918000 1089746 phillyheel1 2 4920409 Definitely Gin. It's been my Nags Head imbibement for years. It goes with the ocean and the air. (and, Yes, I know that's not a real word.) Wed Aug 05 13:25:26 -0700 2009 4914296 233294 cuccubear 1 4918709 I look to see if there's an interesting, locally made beer. Wed Aug 05 04:22:22 -0700 2009 4913823 15712 cavandre 2 4923658 Agreed. Like when in the Riviera Maya, I drink Leon because it's local (from Merida), not to mention that it's the best beach beer in the world. YMMV. Thu Aug 06 13:48:15 -0700 2009 4918709 61098 marais 1 4918727 I like a chilada at the beach. The set up is a tall glass with ice, lime juice, salted rim, fill with beer. Wed Aug 05 04:33:13 -0700 2009 4913823 57170 Veggo 1 4923888 I don't know if you have access to Canada Dry Green Tea Gingerale (I am in Canada) but an AMAZING summer drink is the green tea gingerale, gin and a healthy squeeze of lime (1/2 of a lime). Fantastic and refreshing. Thu Aug 06 14:54:29 -0700 2009 4913823 173282 beggsy