One of the best things about vacationing at an all inclusive resort is that you get unlimited drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
But most of the time, the swim up bars and lobby bars never have a drink menu so you’re always stuck ordering the same old cocktails you’ve always had.
Not anymore!
This is the most comprehensive list of the best drinks you can order at an all inclusive resort.
In this post you’ll find (you can click on a section to skip straight to it):
Best Drinks for After Dinner or Dessert
Best Drinks to Enjoy with Breakfast
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Classic Cocktails
Banana Monkey
Pina Colada mix, Kahlua, Vodka, Banana and ice.
Bahama Mama
This drink includes orange juice, pineapple juice, dark rum, coconut rum, lime juice, and grenadine
Bay Breeze
Includes vodka, cranberry juice, pineapple juice and a hint of lime
Beer (cerveza)
Pacifico, Corona, Tecate and Modelo are usually the available choices.
Blue Hawaii
This is another classic frozen/blended cocktail made with rum or vodka (or both), blue curaçao, coconut cream and pineapple juice.
It’s a sweet one, but looks really good in pictures!
Chi Chi
Pineapple, coconut and vodka. This is the vodka version of a Pina Colada if you’re not a rum fan!
Chelada
A Chelada is beer, lime juice and salt.
Cuba Libre
Rum, coke and a splash of limke
Electric Lemonade
Vodka, blue curaçao, lemonade
Espresso Martini
Long Island Iced Tea
Mai Tai
Mango Tango
Mango nectar, orange juice, coconut rum, triple sec, lime
Margarita on the Rocks
Michelada
Beer, lime juice, sauces & spices. It’s similar to a caesar with beer.
Mojito
White rum, sugar, lime juice, soda water, and mint
Paloma
grapefruit, lime and tequila!
Paralyzer
Vodka, coffee liqueur and cola
Screwdriver
Vodka and orange juice
Sex on the Beach
Cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka and peach schnapps
Tequila Sunrise
Tequila, Orange Juice and Grenadine.
Pro tip: bring an insulated tumbler for your poolside drinks at the resort. Keeps them colder for longer!
White Russian
This is a classic cocktail that’s made up of vodka, coffee liquer (such as Kahlúa) and cream (or milk if you prefer).
These were our favorite way to start the day by the pool!
Frozen Favorites
Blue Hawaiian
Rum, Blue Curaçao and pineapple juice
Dirty Monkey
Banana, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, rum, banana liqueur, Kahlua
Iceberg/Mexican Bulldog
This is a beer with frozen margarita mix on top.
Lava Flow
Rum, coconut rum, strawberries, banana, coconut cream, pineapple juice, ice.
Margarita (Frozen)
If you’re staying at a resort in Cancun (or anywhere in Mexico), the classic drink to order at an all-inclusive is a margarita!
These are tequila based, which is why they’re so popular in Mexico.
But the best part is that resorts often have multiple flavors. Ask your bartender for something unique. I love passionfruit margaritas and cucumber jalapeno!
Miami Vice
When you can’t choose between a pina colada and strawberry daiquiri, order a Miami Vice! It’s a mix of the two.
Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey’s and a chocolate syrup drizzle.
Pina Colada
Pineapple juice, coconut cream, white rum.
Strawberry Colada
Same as pina colada but substitute strawberries for pineapple.
Lime or Strawberry Daiquiri
Strawberries or lime, rum, lime juice, and sugar.
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Many of the fun cocktails and frozen drinks can be made non-alcoholic just by asking for them ‘virgin.’
Arnold Palmer
A mix of iced tea and lemonade
Shirley Temple
Grenadine, Lemon Lime soda, ginger ale and cherries.
Virgin Pina Colada
Virgin Daiquiri
Healthy Drinks and Low Calorie Options
If you’re watching your calories while on vacation, it’s best to limit or avoid the big fruity and tropical drinks.
Not only can they be 400 or more calories per drink, they’re full of sugar.
Here are some healthier alternatives and low calorie drinks to order at the resort.
Mojito
Ask for a mojito with no sugar and extra mint and lime for flavor
Rum and Diet Coke
Sometimes it’s also called Coca Lite
Tequila and Diet Squirt
Shot of Tequila
Ask for it with a healthy squeeze of lime juice over ice
Vodka on Ice
With lemon or lime juice and sparkling water!
Skinny Margarita
Fresh lime juice, fresh orange juice (instead of higher calorie triple sec), tequila, and agave nectar.
Prosecco
A glass of prosecco is about 80 calories.
Wine Spritzer
A Glass of Pineapple Juice
Pineapple juice is great to have in the morning, as it helps with dehydration after a day in the sun drinking!
Agua de Jamaica
This is infused tea made with Hibiscus flowers. It tastes like a better version of cranberry juice.
Shots to Order at an All Inclusive Resort
Mexican Flag
Grenadine, White Tequila and Creme de Menthe
Cucaracha
Tequila and Kahlua
Bumblebee
Layers of Baileys, Kahlua and Sambuca
Adios Mother******
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, Blue Curacao
Turbo
Sambuca and Tequila
Drinks to Order After Dinner or For Dessert
Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur, Bailey’s and a chocolate syrup drizzle.
Bailey’s on the Rocks
Spanish Coffee
The special coffee drink that’s lit on fire! Coffee, Kahlua, Triple Sec, rum that’s lit on fire to caramelize the sugar coated rim, and served with whipped cream.
Drinks to Order in the Morning or with Breakfast
Mimosa
Beer-mosa
Like a mimosa, but beer instead of champagne/sparkling wine.
Bloody Mary
Irish Coffee
Coffee, Irish Whiskey, Sugar and Whipped Cream
What Are the Best Drinks to Order in Mexico?
If you’re heading to an all inclusive vacation resort in Mexico, these are the most popular drinks that you must try:
Michelada
Chelada
Mexican Bulldog
Mezcal Mule
Mezcalita
Classic Margarita
Paloma
Shots of Tequila, Mezcal and Raicilla
You can also watch the video of some of my favorite drinks I tried at the all inclusive resort on our recent trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico!
Is There a Limit on Drinks on All-inclusive?
There is no limit to the number of drinks you’re allowed to order throughout the day at an all-inclusive resort, but this does come with some caveats.
Bartenders and serving staff will usually only bring you one drink at a time, because they can always bring you another one so there’s no need to bring you two at a time.
They can also refuse to serve you if you’re becoming too intoxicated.
Additionally, ensure you read the terms of your all-inclusive package prior to making your booking.
You might find that not all types of drinks are included.
Keep in mind that the better you tip your bartender and server, the more drinks you’ll get and they might even come with higher quality liquor.
All Inclusive Tips
Bring Your Own Cups
Bring your own insulated mug or tumbler down to the pool at the resort.
The staff will fill your drinks in this cup instead of their small, plastic ones.
Having your own mug will keep your drink colder WAY longer, and you also don’t have to worry about how poorly washed the reusable pool cups are.
Grab one of these mugs that come in over 20 different colors.
How Much to Tip per Drink at All Inclusive Resorts
Tipping isn’t mandatory but it’s very appreciated by the staff.
I like to tip $1 per drink per person (or about 20 pesos if you’re in Mexico).
Once I find out who my main bartender or server is, I will tip them the equivalent of about 4 or 5 drinks in advance so that they keep the drinks flowing!
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