Drinks — From Hinano to Tahiti Vanilla

Hinano — The Beer of Paradise

Hinano is THE Polynesian beer — a light, refreshing lager, brewed in Tahiti since 1955. The bottle with the iconic Tahitian woman in a pareo is a collector's item. Hinano tastes best ice-cold after a day in the lagoon. In the supermarket: approx. 300 XPF (€2.50), in the restaurant: 500–800 XPF (€4–7).

Cocktails & Rum

• Tahiti Vanilla Rum — Tahitian vanilla (Vanilla tahitensis) is the most aromatic in the world — and when infused in local rum, it creates a liqueur that is addictive. Enjoyed neat, on ice, or as a base for cocktails.
• Mai Tai — The Tiki classic is as essential to a Bora Bora sunset as palm trees are to the beach. Each resort has its own version — rum, lime, orgeat (almond syrup), Curaçao, and often fresh passion fruit.
• Fruit Cocktails — Freshly pressed tropical juices (pineapple, mango, passion fruit, guava) are the base for countless cocktails and mocktails.

Non-Alcoholic

• Coconut Water — Drunk straight from the fresh coconut on the beach. Refreshing, natural, and available everywhere.
• Fresh Fruit Juices — Pineapple, mango, papaya — the tropical fruits on Bora Bora are intensely aromatic. Freshly pressed, they are a delight.
• Eau Royale — Polynesian mineral water from the island of Tahiti. Imported water is expensive — tap water on Bora Bora is generally safe, though not always ideal in taste. Resorts provide filtered water.