Macarena Alexander at The Sand Bar
Serving up summer time favorites, right on the sand.
by Aley Lewis
The Sandbar in Oak Bluffs is a hot spot for catching some rays outside on the patio, or
grabbing a drink at the bar. There you will find Marcarena Alexander, serving up drinks
with style. With almost a decade worth of bartending experience, Marcarena can make
some refreshing summer cocktails to quench your mid-July thirst. We sat down with her
to chat about bartending at The Sand Bar, and what makes it such a popular tourist
destination.
TW: What is your background in bartending?
MA: I went
to bartending school in Orlando, and have been bartending for 9 years. I live
in Florida and travel back and forth. This is my third year here.
TW: What brought you to The Sand Bar?
MA: The beach, beautiful sunsets, and music.
TW: What are the qualities of a perfect summer cocktail?
MA: Refreshing and fun. It’s good not to taste the alcohol.
TW: In your opinion, what are the 3 behind the bar essentials?
MA: Vodka for sure, flavored liquor and juices, and lime. We do a lot of margaritas here
as we make our own lemonade and sour mix in house.
TW: Most obscure drink request you’ve ever gotten?
MA: Somebody last night actually ordered a Captain and root beer. That’s not very
common.
TW: Best part about bartending at The Sand Bar?
MA: I love the owners, and the music is fun. Everyone comes here to have fun, and
everyone is on vacation, so that’s great.
TW: If you were an alcohol, what would you be?
MA: Vodka. I used to drink tequila, but now I’m too old for that so I drink vodka.
TW: What do you think is the go-to summer 2016 drink for the Vineyard?
MA: Here, the lemonade stand. It’s grapefruit vodka, and lemonade. Its hot, so it’s very
refreshing.
The Sand Bar & Grille. 6 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs. 508-693- 7111.
