What to Drink WIth That Dish

This site is just full of wonderful things that make Caribbean cuisine so great, but what about those fruity drinks served throughout the islands? If you decide to have your next event catered by some professional Caribbean chefs, you will want to ask whether or not your caterer can provide you with a few drink options. Of course, to find the perfect drinks to go along with your Caribbean cuisine, you will want to select beverages that reflect Caribbean culture. Here are a few drink concoctions that will work perfectly with any Caribbean dish.

First, you should know that beer and rum are true staples of the Caribbean islands, so most drinks will include one or the other. Then there are a few unknown Caribbean drinks including, “Mauby,” which tastes similar to sarsaparilla; “Irish Moss,” which is made from seaweed and combined with milk and ginger; “Coconut Water,” which is actually an additive (not a drink), but it is added to nearly every drink; “Ginger Beer;” and “Ting,” which is a drink derived from sweet grapefruit. Rum is usually added to most drinks, and you will have a choice of dark, amber, white, or spiced rum when you concoct the perfect drink mix.

Most Caribbean caterers should be able to mix up a bath of punch containing quintessential Caribbean flavors, and creating your own drink is quite the experience. Contact your caterer and ask about adding a drink to your next event. Consider the ingredients mentioned above, and sample a few mixes before choosing the one that works for you. Nothing says “exclusive party” quite like the inclusion of a “signature drink.” Caribbean food is all about spice, and now you have something to wash it all down with.