Port A's Ultimate Sip List

When the Texas sun shimmers over the Gulf and the salty breeze carries hints of ocean spray across the bay, Port Aransas slips naturally into cocktail hour. Here, “summer sips” isn’t just a menu section—it’s a state of mind that drifts from dockside palapas to rooftop decks, painting every sunset with splashes of margaritas, icy mojitos, and piña coladas. Whether you’re clinking glasses after a deep-sea charter, cooling off after a beach day, or simply soaking up the slow island rhythm, Port A’s bartenders know how to bottle coastal vibes in every glass. So grab a stool and toast to summer—Port Aransas style.

Six Summer Sips

From oversized buckets to cactus fruit-filled pineapples, Port Aransas bartenders love turning great drinks into full-on experiences. If your beach day needs a liquid upgrade, start your crawl with these six standouts—each one a flavor packed punch from a different corner of the island:

Blue Hawaiian

Blue Hawaiian

At Lelo’s Island Bar, the Blue Hawaiian rolls in like an electric-blue wave: a daring duet of vodka and rum splashed with pineapple and citrus juices, then electrified with blue curaçao for that unmistakable lagoon glow.

Crown & Cutlass Tortugas

Crown & Cutlass

Tortuga's Bar and Grill is serving up a bold blend of rum, banana liquor, and tropical juices, softened by coconut cream and sweetened with grenadine. Muddled jalapeños add a fiery twist. Smooth, spicy, and unapologetically adventurous.

Prickly Pear Margarita in a Pineapple

Prickly Pear Margarita in a Pineapple

At BierHaus Port Aransas, the Prickly Pear Margarita is king! A whole, freshly cored pineapple becomes your glass, its golden edges framing a vivid magenta pour of house-made prickly pear purée, silver tequila, and bright-squeezed lime.

Shark Tank-A-Rita FINs

Shark Tank-A-Rita

Dive into the Shark Tank-A-Rita, a tidal-size 32-ounce margarita that swims right to your table at FINS Grill & Icehouse. Built on the same vibrant foundation as FINS’ famous Blue Fin Margarita—think silver tequila, a splash of blue curaçao for that Gulf-blue hue!

Mango Margarita

Mango Margarita

For a beach-day classic with a sunny twist, try Grumbles Seafood Co.’s Mango Margarita. It blends silver tequila, triple sec, and the house’s frosty margarita mix, then swirls in sweet mango purée before being poured into a salt-rimmed glass with a squeeze of fresh lime.

Key Allegro Oyster Shooter

Key Allegro Oyster Shooter

Castaways Bar & Grill distills the taste of the Gulf into a single, bracing sip with its Key Allegro Oyster Shooter. Each shot contains a freshly shucked Key Allegro oyster, and a splash of tomato-horseradish cocktail mix, a jolt of Texas vodka, and a squeeze of lime!

So whether you’re chasing a shark-size margarita, a jalapeño-kissed cutlass, or an oyster-topped masterpiece, Port A’s bartenders have a handcrafted sip waiting to match your mood. Grab your crew, pace yourself, and turn cocktail-hopping into part of the island adventure. With every frosty glass, you’ll taste a different slice of coastal character, and you just might leave with a new favorite bar and a story as fun as the drinks themselves. Cheers to summer on the Texas coast—see you for the next round!