4 Perfect Happy Hour Drinks at the Beach

If anything could be better than happy hour, it's happy hour at the beach. Enjoying some fun drinks at great prices is what happy hour's all about, and being near the ocean will give you a vacation vibe, whether you're enjoying a vacay here or you're a local indulging in an after-work drink. Either way, going out for happy hour drinks is a great way to treat yourself and relax after a busy day, and take in some local fare at discount prices.

Whether you prefer wine, beer or cocktails, you're sure to find a happy hour deal for you. Check out these four great happy hour ideas for delicious drinks, perfect for relaxing near the beach.

Local Craft Beer Is a Perfect Happy Hour Beverage

Beer is a great all-around happy hour beverage, and craft beer makes it even more special. In the U.S., craft beer is a booming industry — with small, independent breweries popping up all over the place. With the multitude of craft breweries available, happy hour will never be boring again! Wherever you are, there are so many different craft beers to sample and enjoy. 

When you drink craft beer instead of mass-produced beers, you're supporting the local economy and helping your community thrive. In addition to this, you're more likely to get a higher quality, more flavorful drink at a much lower cost, as you're usually cutting out the shipping and distribution costs. These beers generally offer better ingredients and sometimes even higher alcohol contents — so you can get more bang for your buck. Craft beers are also a great conversation starter and you and your friends can compare notes, trying the many different varieties available. 

For great craft beer selection in Rehoboth Beach, check out Thompson Island Brewing Company, showcasing the best local Delaware brews in a fun, relaxed atmosphere. Here, you'll find plenty of original, local beers on tap, as well as great food. 

Our Top Happy Hour Beer Suggestion: A Rye IPA

This hoppy India Pale Ale uses rye grains, giving a tangy spiciness and a reddish color to the beer. These flavorful beers are quickly gaining in popularity and make a perfect choice for a happy hour drink. The darker color and bold flavors are especially fitting for fall and winter sipping. 

Classic Cocktails Make for a Fun Night

Cocktails are the original happy hour libation, and whether you're indulging in an old-fashioned classic or a trendy new concoction, these mixed drinks ensure your happy hour is full of flavor and fun. What better way to wind down after a busy day than with a delicious and fun mixed drink? Cocktails tend to elevate your happy hour vibe more than beer and wine can, giving a celebratory and classy atmosphere to your evening. 

Cocktails can range from the simple to the more complicated with fancier ingredients, and an endless variety of these vodka, gin, rum and whiskey libations are available to try. Most bartenders can suggest great cocktails for you to try, too, if you're not sure what to order. Many restaurants will also have a featured happy hour cocktail menu with great signature drinks and seasonal flavors to choose from. 

At Crust & Craft in Rehoboth Beach, you'll find an extensive menu of fun craft cocktails and knowledgable bartenders ready to create a perfect drink just for you. The happy hour craft cocktails here are original and inventive — you'll want to come back and try them all! 

Our Top Happy Hour Cocktail Suggestion: Blueberry Bourbon Smash

This flavorful cocktail packs in the fresh flavors of summer, but is delightful any time of year. Bourbon is a natural match for fruity flavors and works perfectly with the blueberries and herbs in this favorite at Crust & Craft. Savor the summery taste and the Southern influences in this delicious cocktail at your next happy hour. 

Wine Is Perfect for a Classy Happy Hour

What could be more relaxing than sipping a glass of wine over happy hour? With its fancy glassware and long history and culture, wine adds a touch of class to any happy hour outing. Wine is a perfect choice for more celebratory outings as well, especially if you choose bubbles. There's nothing quite like the clink of wine glasses to offer sophistication to your evening. 

Drinking a glass of wine is not only classy, but it can also be good for our health when consumed in moderation. The antioxidants found in wine — especially red wines — can help stave off all sorts of diseases like heart problems, cancer and diabetes, among others. Wine can even boost longevity and help resist the signs of aging. What better reason to indulge in a glass of wine?

Crust & Craft has an extensive wine list, so whether you prefer white, red or bubbles, you're sure to find something celebratory to sip here. Wine also pairs beautifully with pizza and other Italian foods, so if you're ordering some appetizers or staying for dinner, wine is a perfect choice. 

Our Top Happy Hour Wine Suggestion: Cabernet Sauvignon

Full-bodied and flavorful, cabernet sauvignon is America's most popular red wine choice. This wine is dark in color and bold in flavor, and is generally dry with notes of tobacco, vanilla and cherry. Cabernets pair beautifully with many foods, especially Italian fare, and consuming wine with food only enhances the flavors of both. 

Seasonal Punch Can Kick off the Night

A flavorful and fruity punch can be an exciting way to start your happy hour. It's a light, fresh choice for a fun happy hour beverage. Sangria, a classic Spanish punch, is a combination of wine, liquor, fruit, soda water and other ingredients. The drink is easily customizable with different wines, fruit flavors and other add-ins like sodas or herbs. 

Many restaurants and bars have proprietary blends of sangrias and other punches, and may even change up the recipe seasonally to reflect the fruits and other flavors that are in season. 

Our Top Happy Hour Punch Suggestion: Seasonal Sangria

At Crust & Craft, our seasonal sangria is one of our most popular drinks. Made in-house, and full of the best flavors of the season, this is one sippable happy hour drink you'll want to try again and again. 

Happy Hour at Crust & Craft

Stop by Crust & Craft to enjoy indulgent happy hour drinks and specials on the coast. We've got everything to satisfy your pizza cravings and provide the perfect atmosphere for your next happy hour on the beach. Come for the delicious happy hour deals on drinks and appetizers, and stay for the nightly dinner specials, too! Call us or contact us online for more information. Join us for the magical time known as happy hour, and you won't feel disappointed.