200 E 25th Ave
Gulf Shores, AL

You can’t visit Alabama's beaches without treating yourself to the area’s signature drink, the bushwacker. Concocted in 1975 at a pub in the Virgin Islands, this creamy, frozen cocktail captures the serene feeling of the beach in a glass. The Sandshaker Beach Bar in Pensacola brought the infamous drink to the states, and soon after, Flora-Bama began serving the drink thanks to the owner frequently visiting The Sandshaker. Flora-Bama’s popularity brought the bushwacker to recognition, and it has since become the Alabama Beaches signature drink.

137 E Gulf Pl
Gulf Shores, AL

Many places offer their own variation of a bushwacker, but most restaurants and bars have similar base ingredients. Commonly used ingredients include rum, coffee liqueur, crème de cacao, cream of coconut and ice cream or milk and ice. These are blended and typically served with whipped cream or chocolate syrup, plus some unexpected bushwacker delights.

17350 Perdido Key Dr
Pensacola, FL

Experience the ultimate bushwacker at the iconic Flora-Bama Lounge and Oyster Bar. This famous spot is known for its take on the boozy milkshake, served with whipped cream and topped with a cherry. Listen to local musicians as you sip.

17401 Perdido Key Dr
Pensacola, FL

Most restaurants on Alabama's Beaches will serve their own versions of the iconic bushwacker. If you are visiting during a holiday, you might just get lucky and get to try a seasonal bushwacker!

5749 Bay La Launch Ave
Orange Beach, AL

The early bird gets the bushwacker! Enjoy breakfast at OSO and order the bushwacker pancakes. These are not your average flapjacks. This meal comes with three espresso chocolate pancakes with Kahlua chocolate, rum caramel and coconut cream. Lots of another area restaurants feature bushwacker flavored treats- like cheesecake and pancakes!

25603 Perdido Beach Blvd
Orange Beach, AL

Try making your own bushwacker and other delicious beach cocktails at home with our drink recipes!

Gulf Shores

Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States

A trip to Gulf Shores & Orange Beach, Alabama is not complete without trying a bushwacker (or two!). Visit the link below to discover our handcrafted Bushwacker Trail that will take you on the ultimate journey of bushwacker tasting.