So you’re not on Nevis, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the Mangojito at home. We start with the recipe from the Four Seasons Nevis: 1.5 ounces Brinley’s Gold Mango Rum 8 mint leaves Splash of simple syrup Juice of 1 lime 1 Tablespoon of mango puree Club Soda Start by peeling and removing the pit from the mangoes, or more accurately, the mango from the pit. Place the pieces in your blender and puree until smooth. Make up some simple syrup. It’s one part water, one part sugar. Heat it to make sure that the sugar is dissolved and allow to cool down. Place the mint leaves in…
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The signature cocktail of the Four Seasons Nevis, the Mangojito is a mix of Brinley’s Gold Mango Rum, mango puree, simple syrup, club soda, and muddled mint leaves. Who knew that the mojito could be even more delicious? The folks at the Four Seasons have generously shared their recipe, so be sure to try this one at home! 1.5 ounces Brinley’s Gold Mango Rum 8 mint leaves Splash of simple syrup Juice of 1 lime 1 Tablespoon of mango puree Club Soda Place mint leaves in glass with the splash of simple syrup and lime juice, and muddle the mint leaves (crush to release the flavor). Add ice, rum, mango…
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Carib Lager is found all over the Caribbean, but finds its origins in Trinidad and Tobago. First brewed in 1950, the 5.2% ABV lager is as popular now as ever. With arrangements made in advance, you can tour the brewery. If you are on St. Kitts and want to set up a tour of the brewery there, contact our friends at Pereira Tours for information. Cheers! SaveSave
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Guavaberry Liqueur is made from oak-aged rum, cane sugar, and wild Sint Maarten guavaberries found high in the hills on the island. Try a Guavaberry Margarita, Guavaberry Sunrise, or Guavaberry Colada, with recipes found on the Guavaberry website. Cheers! SaveSave
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St. Kitts and Nevis were known as the “sugar islands,” with abundant fields of sugar cane, and alive with the milling of sugar cane, and the distillation and production of rum. Unfortunately over time, those distilleries disappeared and now the only rum produced locally is home brew or “hammond.” There remains a brand of rum which is bottled and blended on St. Kitts by Demerara Distillers Limited of Guyana. CSR, Cane Spirit Ritchmont,“The Spirit of St. Kitts,” is a light spirit distilled from cane sugar syrup, rather than molasses, from which rum is generally made. It is perfect when combined with Ting, a grapefruit soda from Jamaica, for a “Ting…
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No list of the best spirits of the Caribbean is complete without a nod to the “Killer Bee,” found at Sunshine’s on the island of Nevis. This refreshing rum cocktail has a way of sneaking up on you, so be careful to avoid the “sting.” By my count, it hits you around your third drink. For more on the “Killer Bee,” and why Sunshine’s is one of our favorite beach bars, read our report here. Or click here for our full, seven-part trip report on our journey to Nevis. Cheers! SaveSave
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When you arrive at Da Conch Shack, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, you are immediately drawn to the fresh conch, pulled from the sea before your eyes. But don’t overlook the offerings of Da Conch Shack’s Rum Bar, including Jan’s Infamous Rum Punch. You know it’s good when you can see that nice float of dark rum on top. For more on why Da Conch Shack is one of our favorite beach bars, read here. Cheers!
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Today, we start a new series, “Spirits of the Caribbean,” with our favorite rum punch, found at Smokey’s at the Cove, Cove Bay, Anguilla. Read about why Smokey’s is one of our favorite beach bars here, and stay tuned for your daily spirit! SaveSave
