Whether you are vacationing at the beach for Christmas, or just dreaming of a beach vacation these easy tropical Christmas recipes are perfect for a simple and tasty beach Christmas menu.

The weeks leading to Christmas are usually so busy that by the time Christmas Day comes around everyone (especially me) is usually exhausted.  

Weeks of Christmas parties, Christmas shopping, wrapping presents.  Then midnight mass, and Christmas breakfast…  

And of course, the main event Christmas dinner with all the deliciousness and trimmings but none of the fuss. 

This year take a tropical Christmas vacation without leaving home (even if you are snow bound).  This meal comes together in no time and is easy enough for even the novice cook. 

Gather family and friends from near and far and celebrate Christmas with a fabulous Tropical Christmas feast.

Living in Florida the weather is usually spectacular, (last year we were in bikinis and trunks sandbar-ing Christmas eve) and we plan a relaxing day of football watching, beach walking and a simple tropical inspired Christmas dinner.  

The centerpiece of this menu is jerk turkey, we still have the turkey but we cook it on the grill with jerk spices for an absolutely amazing twist on the traditional Christmas turkey.

Once dinner is done we kick back and relax with a cocktail and as the sun goes down we jump on the boat to cruise the canals to look at Christmas lights.

A beautiful, blessed day.

🧜‍♀️ ❤️

Tropical Christmas Recipes | Beach Christmas Menu

Easy Beachy Christmas Dinner Recipes

This is the perfect easy Christmas dinner menu for a beach vacation or if you are just dreaming of a beach vacation.

I’ve grilled my Jerk Turkey as snow fell around me in both Colorado and Alaska.  There’s just something about grilling in the snow that I love.  

Wine Pairing and Cocktails 

Tropical Christmas Recipes | Beach Christmas Menu

This menu pairs beautifully with a dry, crisp Riesling or Viognier

Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice Palomas

Coconut Vodka Martini | Tropical Storm Warning Martini

Rum-Spiked Mulled Apple Cider

Hot Spiced Apple Cider 

or another festive holiday drink.

Tubs of Ice Cold Beer, Water, Sparkling Water, and Sodas

Food Philosophy

I love serving homemade meals and entertaining, but I don’t love spending all my time in the kitchen… Sound familiar?  I’ll share my shortcuts for getting delicious, healthy food on the table – easy, fast & stress-free. All of my recipes have been tested on family and friends.  We love them and I hope you will too.