Tito’s shakes up the most refreshing summer staycation cocktails

While some people jump on planes to exotic locales, others have a different destination in mind. When the couch and the backyard offer that vacation vibe, these Tito's summer staycation cocktails have everyone toasting to the good life.

Summer and vacation go hand in hand. But, as travel costs rise, tensions escalate, and budgets deplete, the ability to jump on a plane to that must see locale is becoming less palatable. Some people are turning to their backyard to create that vacation moment.

The staycation does not even have to be a huge event. It can even just turn a simple afternoon into that tropical vibe, even without the palm trees and tiki torches. All it takes is some imagination and a great cocktail.

According to Taylor Berry, VP of Marketing at Tito's Handmade Vodka, "Tito’s Handmade Vodka has always been about making the good moments great, even if those moments are simply in the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re deciding to take a break from traveling this summer or just have a weekend or two to yourself... your house, a friend’s pool, the local dive, a nearby hotel – they can all be their own paradise with a Tito’s cocktail in hand."

Which Tito’s Summer Staycation Cocktails will you be sipping?

Recently, Tito’s researched some staycation trends. There are some practical reasons why people prefer not packing that suitcase. But, people do not want to turn that downtime into just another day of binge-watching and couch surfing.

Creating the vibe with a special cocktail can make that afternoon and event. Even if the glass does not have a little umbrella, it is about the attitude. Plus, the cabana boy who brings this beverage does not require an extra tip for that service.

Ready to get sipping? Grab a glass, a fun attitude and let the relaxation begin.

Piña Couchalada (Piña Colada)

Ingredients (Serves 4):

6 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka

12 oz pineapple juice

4 oz cream of coconut

4 cups ice.

Directions:

Blend all ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth. Adjust with more ice or pineapple juice for consistency as needed. Garnish extravagantly with umbrellas, fresh fruit, or neon monkeys or mermaids.

Sex on the Bed (Sex on the Beach)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tito’s Handmade Vodka

1 oz peach schnapps

2 oz cranberry juice

2 oz orange juice

orange slice

maraschino cherry

Directions:

Combine Tito’s, peach schnapps, cranberry juice, and orange juice in a glass filled with ice. Stir well and garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.

My Time (Mai Tai)

Ingredients:

1 1/2 oz Tito's Handmade Vodka

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

1/2 oz orange curaçao

1/2 oz orgeat syrup

3/4 oz dark rum

lime slice

mint sprig

Directions:

Shake Tito’s, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup with ice. Strain into a glass over fresh ice, then float the dark rum on top. Garnish with a lime slice and a sprig of mint.

Ready to start sipping and let the staycation vibes flow? What is your must have cocktail to get the relaxation vibes going?