The Club Vacation: A Cocktail That’ll Take You on a One-Way Trip to Fun (With No Refunds!)

Ever had a drink so good that you forgot where you parked your car—but then remembered you Ubered? Meet The Club Vacation, a legendary cocktail created over 30 years ago by the one and only Marian Hawkins, who ran The Club at Fiji Island, a local restaurant known for serving up strong, fun, and dangerously delicious drinks.

This isn't just any cocktail. Oh no. This tropical beauty is a layered masterpiece designed to look pretty, taste amazing, and then sneak up on you like a ninja in flip-flops. If you’re looking for a drink that says, “I’m classy, but also here to make questionable decisions,” you’ve found it.

A Drink That’s Been Taking Down the Best of ‘Em for Decades

Back in the day, The Club Vacation became an instant crowd favorite—partially because of its tropical vibes, but mostly because people underestimated its deceptively smooth flavor. One minute, you’re sipping and enjoying the fruity goodness, and the next, you’re in deep conversation with a decorative plant about your life goals.

This drink has stood the test of time because:

✔️ It’s delicious.

✔️ It’s beautiful. (We drink with our eyes first, after all.)

✔️ It doesn’t play around.

This isn’t the kind of cocktail you throw on an open bar menu unless you want your guests turning your wedding reception into a full-contact sport. Consider this your warning.

Customize Your Cocktail Experience

Want to tweak it? No problem! This recipe comes with customization options, depending on your sweet tooth level:

🔥 Want a sweeter twist? Add vanilla vodka and a splash of grenadine.

🔥 Want full-on candy mode? Forget the cranberry—substitute with grenadine entirely and prepare for liftoff.

Either way, you’re in for a smooth yet deceptively strong experience that will have you Googling “how to build a sandcastle in your backyard” before the night is over.

The Club Vacation Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients:

🍹 1 oz vodka

🍹 1 oz Malibu rum

🍹 1 oz peach schnapps

🍹 Equal parts orange juice & pineapple juice (almost to the top of a 16 oz glass)

🍹 A small layer of cranberry juice (or grenadine for a sweeter alternative)

Directions:

1️⃣ Pour vodka, Malibu, and peach schnapps into a 16 oz glass over ice. This is your clear base layer—also known as the part where you feel responsible and in control.

2️⃣ Slowly add equal parts orange juice and pineapple juice, almost to the top. Now you’re on vacation, baby!

3️⃣ Gently pour cranberry juice on top so it layers. This is the sunset moment of your drink—soak it in before it soaks into you.

4️⃣ Want to get wild? Swap that cranberry for grenadine and watch as your dentist senses a disturbance in the force.

5️⃣ Stir or don’t stir—your choice. If you want the layers to stay intact for maximum ooh and ahh moments, leave it alone. If you’re in a hurry to get the party started, give it a swirl.

The Club Vacation

The Club Vacation is more than just a cocktail—it’s a one-way ticket to a good time. Whether you’re sipping it by the pool, at a party, or just in your living room pretending it’s a tiki bar, this drink brings the tropical getaway vibes straight to your glass.

Just remember: It may be smooth, but it’s got a kick. So enjoy responsibly… or at least make sure someone’s got the Uber app ready. Cheers! 🍹😎