The Essential Drinks of the Jersey Shore

For many East Coasters, it wouldn’t be summertime without a trip to the shore. With roughly 130 miles of coastline, the Jersey Shore is known for sandy beaches, boardwalks, one iconic MTV series, and, of course, its many bars. And while things tend to be more tame than they were on “Jersey Shore,” N.J.’s dozens of small beach towns have cultivated their own distinct bar scenes and the signature drinks to match — so much so that a trip down the shore (DTS) just wouldn’t be complete without them.

From regional creations intended to be sucked down as quickly as possible to 32-ounce, rum-soaked concoctions you’ll find up and down the state’s coast, check out our list of the essential summer drinks of the Jersey Shore.

The Grail

Of all of the shore’s staple drinks, perhaps none is as infamous as the Grail. Originally poured out at Belmar’s D’Jais (where it’s still a signature), the small, near-fluorescent drink has proliferated at other bars in the area and is meant to be chugged through a few straws. Since every bartender on the shore seems to have their own variation, there’s no true recipe. In general, it’s said to be some combination of orange vodka, cranberry juice, and Sprite, but grenadine is also known to appear in some bars’ versions. Some bartenders even make theirs with Monster or Red Bull, which just sounds like cardiac arrest in a plastic cup.

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