Pau Hana Picks

Aloha friend,

It’s going to be a wild one. Graduations, barbecues, potlucks, long beach days, and just general holiday weekend fun. We’ve got some ideas on what to bring to drink, or to gift the host—most found at Foodland or Longs. Admittedly, we didn’t include beer options, cause that got too overwhelming.

Oh, and don’t forget the lei. It’s always appropriate to bring lei, says the lei queen herself on CBS Saturday Morning!

Cheers to the weekend,
The Edit Hawaii team

PS- Starting May 24, Arlie Glass is having an online auction for hand-blown glass lei. 100% of the proceeds go to Make Lemonade Project, which helps local cancer patients with the financial burdens of treatment. Please consider bidding on a lei, and keep this amazing non-profit on your radar! Find a link to the details in the event section below.

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.

• Not going to lie, we love the ease and sweetness of Koloa Hawaiian Rum Punch and the Sparkling Guava Hawaiian Rum Cocktail 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 the 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 just launched 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 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.

Hawaii Island

5.23: Mai Tai Making Class at Pacific19 with Kuleana Rum

Kauai

5.24: DIY Ceramic Pua Vase at Hometown Kauai

5.30: Lei Celebration & Dance Party at Common Ground Kauai

Maui

5.23: Art Walk Makawao

5.24: Ua Ikea Benefit Dinner

Oahu

5.24: Arlie Glass Fundraiser Auction for Make Lemonade Project

5.24: Lauhala Anthurium Workshop at Mahaholokai Cabin

5.31: Muumuu for the Museum Fundraiser and Fashion Show

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