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    Spirits of the Caribbean: Goombay Smash, Bahamas

    April 5, 2014 / No Comments

    Welcome back to Eleuthera, as “Spirits of the Caribbean” enjoys a Goombay Smash at Tippy’s.  Made from a mix of pineapple juice, orange juice, and coconut rum, this refreshing cocktail will remind you you’re in the islands.  Said to be the national drink of the Bahamas, the Goombay Smash was created by Miss Emily of Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar, Green Turtle Cay, Abaco, Bahamas. Not in the islands at the moment? Try making one at home with this recipe from Bon Appetit. Ready for another island cocktail?  Choose from our collection of  “Spirits of the Caribbean” here. Interested in the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas? Read our six-part trip report…

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    Spirits of the Caribbean: Rum Bubba, Governor’s Harbour, Eleuthera, Bahamas

    March 1, 2014 / No Comments

    The Rum Bubba is a Friday Night tradition in the town of Governor’s Harbour in central Eleuthera.  Every Friday night, locals and tourists alike partake of the weekly fish fry and its famous cocktail, the Rum Bubba.  Come with us as we explore all the food and drink offered on the Caribbean’s friendliest island in part six of our Eleuthera and Harbour Island trip report!

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    Spirits of the Caribbean: Sip Sip Rum Punch, Harbour Island, Bahamas

    March 1, 2014 / No Comments

      This “Spirit of the Caribbean” can be found steps away from the famous Pink Sand Beach on Harbour Island, Bahamas.  This is the Sip Sip Rum Punch, a perfect blend of pineapple, guava, and passion fruit juices which make this rum punch a winner.  For more on why Sip Sip is one of our Favorite Beach Bars, read more here…

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    Spirits of the Caribbean: Picante Margarita, Anguilla

    August 2, 2013 / No Comments

    Our trips to Anguilla would not be complete without at stop at Picante, and a pitcher, or two, of their delicious margaritas.  For more on why we love Picante, read our report here. For margaritas at home, my favorite recipe comes from north of the border, from Rick Bayless, famous for his restaurants, Topolobampo and Frontera Grill in Chicago.  Rick’s recipe for his Topolo Margarita can be found on his website here, along with recipes for a lot of great dishes.  Cheers!

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    Spirits of the Caribbean: Caribbean Punch, Providenciales, TCI

    August 1, 2013 / No Comments

    Bay Bistro’s Caribbean Punch is a bit different than most rum punches we’ve enjoyed in the Caribbean.  In addition to fruit juices, in this case, orange and pineapple juices, the Caribbean Punch at Bay Bistro, Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, has vodka and peach schnapps.  The result is light and refreshing, and a bit less sweet. If you prefer rum in your punches, they also have the Bistro Delight, which swaps out the vodka in favor of rum, and a variety of other cocktails, one of which will no doubt strike your fancy. Bay Bistro isn’t all cocktails.  They have a wonderful menu, full of great seafood offerings, and a…

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    July 31, 2013 / No Comments

    Included in our trip to Virgin Gorda with Dive BVI was a stop at Coco Maya Restaurant for lunch.  Coco Maya describes itself as an “open concept, beachfront Latin Asian Fusion restaurant with new tasty cocktails and a casual funky vibe.”  It has some of the most interesting combinations I’ve seen both with regard to food and drink.  A perfect example is the Raspberry Chili Cocktail, a blend of raspberry vodka, cointreau, lime, and cranberry.  The jalapeno chili provides just a touch of zip to the drink. For more on Coco Maya and our visit to Virgin Gorda, read our trip report here.  For our entire five-part report on our trip to…

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    July 29, 2013 / No Comments

    While visiting the Library Bar at the Four Seasons Nevis, our bartender, Candy, mixed up quite a few cocktails, including this Ting with a Zing, made with CSR, cane sugar rum from St. Kitts, and Ting, a delicious grapefruit soda from Jamaica.  Or is it a “Ting with a Sting?”  I guess it just depends upon how strong it is! For more of the delicious cocktails mixed up by Candy, and more on our stay at the Four Seasons Nevis, read our trip report here.  Cheers!

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    July 27, 2013 / No Comments

    Our favorite rum punch on Providenciales, Turks & Caicos Islands, can be found at Hemingway’s, located in The Sands, a resort right on Grace Bay Beach.  You can see a nice float of Myer’s Dark Rum along the top.  Cheers!

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