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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Champagne

She-N-He Photography
After a long day of cooking, cleaning and over-eating, you deserve a treat. Celebrate a day off work with this decadent Savannah fizz.
Make This: Savannah Fizz Cocktail
8 Garnishes to Try
See All PhotosWatch Island Hunters on HGTV this Friday, November 27, from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.