A Better Black Friday: Stay Home With Tropical Cocktails + HGTV's 'Island Hunters'

Pair these tropical cocktails with an HGTV 'Island Hunters' marathon for a Black Friday you can actually enjoy.

By: Keri Sanders

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Are you avoiding the stores this Friday? I don’t blame you. Getting detained in mall jail over a fist fight for this season’s "it" boots just doesn’t seem worth it. So if you too plan to enjoy the day in the comfort and safety of your own home, I’ve got a treat for you.

HGTV House Hunters: Dining Out in a Polynesian Paradise

As seen on HGTV's House Hunters, there's plenty of fun to be had at this ocean-front home on the island of Honolulu, with its brightly colored dining space and low-maintenance blue-stone tiles. The house itself is constructed in a Polynesian style, complete with a thatched roof and other island amenities.

From: House Hunters on Vacation

Take a break from the holiday rush, icy weather and terrifying crowds, and let us sweep you away to a tropical paradise with a Black Friday marathon of Island Hunters, airing back to back from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To bring this tropical daydream a little closer to reality, we’ve got a few cocktails that should do the trick. And just to make things even easier, you can pick your poison according to which booze you prefer. You’re welcome.

Tequila

Frozen Margie-Cadorita Cocktail

A frozen Margie-Cadorita, different and fun take on a margarita, goes perfectly with guacamole and tortilla chips. Add lime and avocado garnish to highlight essential ingredients.

Thanksgiving can be tough. Forget every “helpful criticism” your mother-in-law threw your way with a delightfully-creamy frozen margarita. Extra tequila, please.

Make This: Frozen Margie-Cadorita Cocktail

Gin

The Magic Hat Cocktail

Learn how to make this refreshing summer cocktail that mixes gin, aperol, fruits and lemonade over ice.

From: Marianne Canada

Photo by: Marianne Canada

Marianne Canada

Mint, cucumber, lemonade = yum! If a marathon of "Island Hunters" isn’t enough of a tropical escape, this fruity cocktail will transport you to a magical, coupon-free oasis.

Make This: Magic Hour Cocktail

Rum

Pink Flamingo Cocktail

Mix up this fruity cocktail to enjoy a summery taste of the tropics wherever you are.

From: H. Camille Smith

©H. Camille Smith

H. Camille Smith

Are you afraid you might be missing the deal of a lifetime? After a few sips of this coconut and pineapple potion, your only fear will be running out.

Make This: Pink Flamingo Cocktail

Vodka

Watermelon Mule Cocktail

Enjoy the flavors of summer with this cool and refreshing watermelon mule, a twist on the classic Moscow mule.

From: Kayla Kitts

Photo by: Kayla Kitts

Kayla Kitts

What better way to avoid the fray than with a classic cocktail with a watermelon surprise? Enjoy this delicious treat as you hunt alongside the lucky island dwellers.

Make This: Watermelon Moscow Mule

Bourbon

Mint Juleps

A tasty treat for horse-racing aficionados or simply a gathering of friends, this Mint Julep is worthy of Kentucky gentry.

You pick: frantically running through big box stores or sipping on a classic mint julep? This delightful concoction is a Southern summer staple for a reason, folks.

Make This: Mint Julep

Wine

Homemade Sparkling Sangria

Ditch the fully stocked bar loaded with wine and spirits and opt for one signature cocktail such as sparkling sangria instead! This will take the pressure off the host from having to play bartender all night.

From: Katie Meyers

Photo by: ALX Creatives

ALX Creatives

If hard liquor isn’t your thing, give this sweet and bubbly sangria a try. Turn up the heat a few notches, and you’ll swear you’re lounging on the coast of Tahiti. It’s that good.

Make This: Sparkling Summer Sangria