OBX Hand-Crafted Cocktails 2024
OBX Hand-Crafted Cocktails are available at these fine establishments. After a day on the beaches of the Outer Banks, there’s nothing better than the taste of a refreshing cocktail made with fresh, local ingredients. Luckily, you don ’t have to look far for creative flavors. Some of coastal North Carolina’s most well-known waterfront restaurants are also the best places to find must-try craft cocktails.
Basnight's Lone Cedar
Vicky Basnight is inspired by North Carolina ingredients like peaches from the Sandhills region and mint grown right in the Lone Cedar garden. She crafts syrups using herbs that her father grows and infuses liquors to create memorable flavors. One of her most recent concoctions is the Cedar Breeze made with Kill Devil Rum and local strawberries and blueberries. You might even catch a view of the restaurant’s resident ospreys while sipping your libation.
Village Table & Tavern
Just north of Duck Village, Village Table & Tavern is another waterfront destination that is well known for its cocktail menu. Everything is tasty. Check out the Sailor’s Delight first for an herbal, citrusy take on a gin martini. The cocktail has similar flavors to a Paloma – if a Paloma were a martini. The smoky mezcal adds an extra layer of complexity. Duck.
Paper Canoe &
Pony & the Boat
Handcrafted cocktails are a specialty at Paper Canoe and The Pony and the Boat. Cocktails from the classic Martini and Old Fashioned to more exotic libations are all created without pre-packaged mixes or preservative-heavy ingredients. Our handcrafted drink contains fresh herbs, fruits, and juices. Our experts source their ingredients from local growers. Handcrafted cocktails, standard cocktails, and a wide selection of craft beers are available, along with great food, at both restaurants. Paper Canoe – Duck. Pony & the Boat – Kitty Hawk.
How about an Outer Banks Brunch with a Bloody Mary?