Ahoy, matey. Summer’s not complete without hopping aboard and feeling the salty sea mist on your upturned face. So block up, let down that anchor, and prepare to party maritime style.
Shall we compare thee to a wild ride? This little number from NYC’s PKNY combines rum, mezcal, orgeat (a sweet syrup), lime juice, cinnamon syrup, and more. Be forewarned: Rough winds do cause even the most cast-iron stomachs to shake, so imbibe this sip with land in sight.
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No mermaids or anchors required to boogie down onboard. But next time you find yourself docked in SoCal, commemorate the experience with a visit to one of the city’s famed parlors.
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Are you on a boat, motherf%*#&r? If so, kick off your flippy floppies, find your sea legs, and get down to business with this collection of sweet nautical jams from blogger, music aficionado, and acupuncturist Giselle Wasfie.
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This delectable meal has us caught hook, line, and sinker. It’s coming to you courtesy of Ruschmeyer’s in Montauk, New York. And trust us: Those folks know their stuff.
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Sally may sell seashells down by the seashore, but her wares don’t hold a conch to these jewel-encrusted dazzlers. The London-based ex-Vogue editor who started it all found inspiration on a boating trip to the Greek isles. Start combing the beach and follow suit.
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We’re not sure whose grandmother Ethel is, but she sure came up with a shuckingly good way to concoct the perfect lobster roll. It’s simple, zesty, and delicious — not that we would expect anything less from the seafood kings and queens of New England.
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There’s nothing fishy about frying up something flaky and succulent with the aid of former Top Chef contender — and current head chef of NYC’s Imperial No. Nine, Sam Talbot.
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All good sailors know to avoid the scourge of scurvy. Get a healthy dose of vitamin C with The Surf Lodge’s apricot, honeycomb, and mint salad. That’s what we’re Montauking about.
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When you’re blown off course, nautical navigation flag napkins will help you find your way back to your drink. They’re also great for spelling out subversive messages to guests, if that floats your boat.
Learn to make them online at purlbee.com.
Sometimes eating off paper plates makes you want to walk the plank. Buck up and spring for plates, trays, and coasters with whale, anchor, and ship motifs.
Available at velocityartanddesign.com, $4-$60.
Not all totes are created equal. Stuff everything you need for your voyage (booze, buoys, and boat shoes) into this red and white classic beach bag.
Available at bagsrcandy.com, $375.
This isn’t your average middle-aged tourist’s Hawaiian shirt. Slip into a palm tree-printed swing skirt ($180) or a ’60s-themed dress ($300) to channel your inner Gidget.
Available at openingceremony.us.
You may not have sailed through squalls with an Ivy League crew, but you can look like you roll with a yacht-clubbing crowd in classic striped shirts by Armor.Lux, a European company with 73 years of sea cred.
Available at us.asos.com, $65-$95.
Your shipmates know that you only say “jibing” because it sounds cool and you’d much rather sip champagne than beer onboard. Fool ’em all with this portable, reusable pop-top sipper.
Available at aplusrstore.com, $14.
You’ve always had a soft spot for the villain (oh, troubled soul). Pay homage to your favorite seafaring one, Captain Hook, with a bracelet made of brightly colored bungee and a golden fish hook.
Available at miansai.com, $95.
Even if all hands are on deck, no one will want for food when you whip up the Spanish crowd-pleaser. We’re especially keen on the spider crab and pea varietal, but we wouldn’t make any of these recipes walk the plank.
Available at phaidon.com, $40.
Every time a sail is cast away, a seagull is sucked into the Bermuda Triangle. Keep that from happening by slinging one of Susan Hoff’s totes over your shoulder. They’re made from old sails and reclaimed horse reins and will set you on the right course.
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