The best Caribbean drinks to sip right now
When it comes to Caribbean drinks, we don’t play. From creamy punches to rum-filled cool-downs, there’s a drink for every occasion. Sunshine optional but highly recommended.
This roundup started with 11 of my favorite sips—ones I’ve either grown up with or always find myself craving when I need a taste of the islands. And while the Caribbean is full of iconic drinks beyond this list, I’m working my way through them one glass at a time.
So think of this as your starter kit. I’ll be adding more regional classics soon (like Ti’ Punch, Coquito, and Queen’s Park Swizzle), so bookmark this post and come back thirsty!
The 11 Caribbean Drinks (So Far):
Guinness Stout Punch
An eggnog-like drink that mixes Guinness stout, condensed milk, cinnamon, and Angostura bitters. Sweet, bitter, cool and just the right kind of creamy trouble.
Get the recipe for Guinness Punch.
Peanut Punch
A favorite blend of peanut butter, milk, and spices. Thick, rich, and sometimes a little too good.
Get the recipe for peanut punch.
Mauby
A bark-based drink with a bitter edge that Caribbean folks either love or argue about in the comments. Acquired taste? Yes. Worth acquiring? Absolutely.
Get the recipe for mauby.
Cucumber Juice
Super refreshing with lime and a hint of ginger. Hydrating and zesty? Come through, glow-up juice!
Get the recipe for cucumber juice.
Le Planteur
A fruity rum punch from Martinique made with Rhum Agricole, sugar cane syrup, guava, and orange juice. It’s the French Caribbean showing off.
Get the recipe for Le Planteur
Ginger Beer
Spicy, bold, and especially beloved around Christmas. It’s usually homemade with ginger, rice, sugar, and lime.
Get the recipe for ginger beer.
Chocolate Tea
A warm chocolate drink made with cocoa balls and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Breakfast in the Caribbean just hits different.
Get the recipe for chocolate tea.
Gully Wash
A Bahamian fave made with fresh coconut water, gin, and condensed milk. Creamy, coconutty, and deceptively strong.
Get the recipe for gully wash.
Herbal Tea
A mix of local herbs steeped into a healing, soul-soothing tea. Your granny swears by it—and honestly, she’s right.
Get the recipe for herbal tea.
Fruit Punch
A combo of citrus juices (grapefruit, pineapple, lime, and orange) with just enough white rum to make it feel like a party.
Get the recipe for fruit punch.
Ponche De Creme
A Christmas classic, this Trini drink is like Caribbean eggnog, made with rum, condensed milk, eggs, lime zest, and nutmeg.
Get the recipe for ponche de creme.
Coming soon to this Caribbean drinks list…
The Caribbean is bursting with even more amazing drinks, and I’m working on tasting, testing, and featuring the best of them!
Here are a few I’ve got on my radar:
- Queen’s Park Swizzle (Trinidad’s classic minty rum cocktail)
- Coquito (Puerto Rico’s creamy coconut Christmas favorite)
- Ti’ Punch (A simple, punchy sip from Martinique and Guadeloupe)
- Bahama Mama (Fruity and perfect for summer)
- Painkiller (A coconut-pineapple cocktail from the BVI)
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Let’s keep the Caribbean vibes flowing
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