Below are some locally made alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages we love to sip on and gift.
Cocktails & Spirits
We’ve sung the praises of this premade spritz before—SummerClub is an obvious choice for a brunch get-together, beach session, or BBQ.
Our new(er) favorite bubbly beverage is from Manoa Honey & Mead. We actually really like all of their sparkling meads, but the Lei Flower Session might be the frontrunner.
Not going to lie, we love the ease and sweetness of Koloa Hawaiian Rum Punch on a hot day.
The KoHana Rum Cocktail Set is one of our go-to hostess gifts. You can save a few for yourself and add one or two to a larger gift basket for a friend. The daiquiris are suuuper tart, but so good over lots of ice. (You can also find singles or the mini set at Foodland.)
A bottle of Ocean Vodka makes a great gift, too.
If you’re a hard seltzer die-hard, try Ola Brew. Our flavor pick is Ginger; it’s a non-fruity option with a spicy kick.
Hapa Vodka Coconut with pineapple juice, Hawaiian Chili Pepper in a Bloody Mary mix. Easy peasy.
We haven’t tried them yet, but Maui Hard Seltzer now has canned vodka sodas in two flavors: pineapple and mango. (Let us know what you think if you’ve tried them!)
Kapena Li Hing Tequila for the margarita lovers.
Non-alcoholic
Probiotic sodas are all the rage right now, and Pauwela Beverage Co. has three flavor options with a tropical twist (Lilikoi Rootbeer, Hibiscus Ginger Ale, and Lychee Cola). They’re also sugar-free and caffeine-free and have the cutest can designs. Yes, we sometimes buy things for aesthetic reasons…
Pono Potions has a variety of multipurpose flavored syrups (in coffee! in sparkling water! with vodka!). We especially like the Waialua Honey Ginger.
Harders Hawaii Sparkling Waters. So good on their own or as mixers.
We recently stumbled upon HIdrate Electrolytes, dreamt up by an athlete from Hawaii Island and it comes in lilikoi, li hing lemon, and POG flavors. We need to try ASAP.
Kolea Hop Water is hop-infused, without the booze—citrusy, piney notes with a tropical vibe.
