Belizean-inspired Cocktails to Try in Belize

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One of my most popular blog articles is the recipe for Panty Ripper – an easy-to-make Belizean cocktail that is famous worldwide. I imagine that, after a couple of weeks of being back from Belize, someone remembers how enjoyable the drink was and looks it up online. Actually, they might not even love the taste, but just want to re-create it for friends since it reminds them of Belize. The truth is that it doesn’t matter, I’m just glad it’s being made all over the world.

With that said, it’s about time that I share a few more delicious Belizean cocktails. For this, I have enlisted the help of Marco, who is currently a talented bartender at The Lodge at Chaa Creek. And man oh man, can he make good drinks. Check out the interview below and enjoy making the following drinks.

What are your top 5 Belize-inspired cocktails?

My favourite cocktails are the Dragon Fruit Mojito, Blue Morpho, Jungle Remedy, Sorrel Colada, and Dragonfly!

1. DRAGON FRUIT MOJITO

DRAGON FRUIT MOJITO INGREDIENTS:

• Mint Leaves, 12
• Dragon Fruit, 2oz
• Caribbean White Rum, 2oz
• Lime Juice, 1oz
• Sugar, 2 teaspoons 

HOW TO MAKE THE DRAGON FRUIT MOJITO:

1. Crush mint leaves with dragon fruit
2. Shake with the rest of ingredients
3. Top off with soda water and serve in cocktail glass

2. BLUE MORPHO

BLUE MORPHO INGREDIENTS:

• Coconut Rum, 1oz
• One Barrel Rum, 1oz
• Grapefruit Juice, 2oz
• Pineapple Juice, 2oz
• Blue Crème De Cacao, 0.5oz  

HOW TO MAKE THE BLUE MORPHO:

1. Combine all the ingredients (frozen or shaken)
2. Garnish with pineapple, grapefruit and a cherry
3. Serve in a cocktail glass

3. JUNGLE REMEDY

JUNGLE REMEDY INGREDIENTS:

• Triple Sec, 0.5oz
• Vodka, 1.5oz
• Lime Juice, 1oz
• Mint Leaves, 12
• Tonic Water, 4oz
• Angostura Bitters, Dash

HOW TO MAKE THE JUNGLE REMEDY:

1. Combine all the ingredients
2. Shake it well and pour over ice
3. Garnished with lime and serve in a tall Collins glass

4. SORREL COLADA

SORREL COLADA INGREDIENTS:

• One Barrel, 1oz
• Coconut Rum, 1oz
• Sorrel, 1oz
• Coconut Cream Lime, 1oz
• Pineapple Juice, 1oz

HOW TO MAKE THE SORREL COLADA:

1. This drink needs to be served frozen
2. Mix all ingredients, add ice and blend together
3. Garnish with Pineapple and sorrel petals
4. Serve in a cocktail glass 

5. DRAGONFLY

DRAGONFLY INGREDIENTS:

• Gin, 1oz
• Caribbean White Rum, 1oz
• Crème De Banana, .5oz
• Midori, .5oz
• Lime Juice, .5oz
• Lime Cordial, .5oz
• Soda Water 

HOW TO MAKE THE DRAGONFLY:

1. All ingredients are shaken together then topped off with a splash of soda water
2. Serve in a tall Collins glass

What is your favourite cocktail to make?

My favourite cocktail is the infused Dragon Fruit Mojito. It’s very unique to Chaa Creek and we use all fresh ingredients found within the Chaa Creek Nature Reserve. The colour of this drink is so appealing to the eye and when you serve it to guests the first word out of their mouths is WOW! And this is what Chaa Creek is all about, we ensure that we create the wow factor for our guests.

Ok, now can you tell me a little about yourself?

I am 29 years old, I was born in Dangriga and moved to Benque Viejo in Cayo at the age of 7. I put myself through high school so from an early age I needed to work during the summer vacations. When I was 13 I went to Ambergris Caye for the summer and I met friends and family who loved the hotel business. I also became intrigued by it and for the rest of my summer, I worked with my family and met wonderful new people from around the world.

After high school, I started working at Las Terrazas and then moved on to Suenos del Mar. The managers there were kind enough to send me to the U.S. to get training and experience. Returning to Belize, I worked at various resorts throughout the country and I’m glad to be finally back in my hometown. My plan was to gain as much experience as possible and make a difference whenever I returned home.

How long have you been working at Chaa Creek?

I have been here a little over a year and hope to be here for many more years to come. I remember it was in the month of June when I received a call from the assistant general manager, Bryony Bradley saying that I had been hired for the bartending position – I couldn’t hide my excitement. From the moment I started working at Chaa Creek, I felt the love from the owners and colleagues. We have great teamwork and I feel that it is a very spiritual place. We’re like one big family.

What do you do for fun during your free time?

I love spending time with my family. I have always worked far from home and have not had the luxury of being close to them. I am a foodie at heart and love being in the kitchen cooking for my wife and kids. In my free time, I read a lot about bartending as I am always looking for new ideas to ensure that I create happy smiles on my guests when they taste my amazing concoctions. This is what gives me the most joy.

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