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Shaken, blended, or stirred?
Whatever your preference, the truth is this: cocktails can completely reorient your mood and add some joy to the mundane.
After a hard day, week, month, or even year… we all are deserving of the chance to indulge in a deliciously crafted cocktail or two to unwind. Even better if this cocktail is known to be one of the most popular cocktails mixed at Beaches all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and can be made right at home!
Picture: Not only parents get to enjoy their favorite cocktail at all-inclusive resort Beaches Turks & Caicos, the kids can enjoy a mocktail too!
In this post we’ll be placing the top five Beaches Resorts cocktails in the spotlight and share how to make them so you can bring a little bit of the Caribbean into your home this summer.
Paradise is just one sip away!
For the purposes of this article we sought out the recipes for some of the most popular cocktails at Beaches all-inclusive resorts in Jamaica and Turks & Caicos.
These include the Dirty Banana, Frozen Bob Marley, Miami Vice, Hummingbird and Purple Rain, all of which were voted the best cocktails by our guests on World Cocktail Day.
We hope you have a blast recreating these!
Tip: Turn these cocktails into mocktails by leaving out the liquor!
Favorite cocktail of Beaches Negril guests.
Sweet and classic, the Dirty Banana is one of those cocktails that is almost synonymous with the Caribbean. Sipping on this thick and delicious cocktail made with banana and other tropical ingredients will certainly set the tone for a blissful island experience.
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Favorite cocktail of Beaches Ocho Rios guests.
If you haven’t had this cocktail before it can be hard to decipher what sort of flavour to expect. Dive in anyway with some groovy Bob Marley tunes in mind and you’ll be able to ride the waves of this layered and fruity cocktail in expert form.
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Favorite cocktail of Beaches Turks & Caicos guests.
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Hummingbirds are both beautiful and fast moving so it can be hard to get a picture of them to capture the moment when you’re lucky enough to spot one. Fortunately, the same can’t be said for the popular hummingbird cocktail that goes down best when you really take the time to relax and enjoy it. Here’s how to make this flavourful cocktail:
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Prince’s song ‘Purple Rain’ is the first thing that comes to mind once this cocktail pops up on the menu. From the account of Beaches guests, this cocktail is just as smooth, delectable, and almost as soul stirring as the musical thread by the same name. The good news? You don’t have to wait until your Beaches vacation to try it out for yourself!
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Want to recreate these amazing cocktails at home? Here are some of the bar tools that will help you to create and serve the perfect cocktail this summer:
A blender is a common household appliance that is also used very often in the world of bartending. There are different grades of blenders depending on the use, and if you’re really serious about making home cocktails a thing, you can invest in a high-end one that’s good for frozen drinks and smoothies. A regular blender should do the trick as well.
Cocktail jiggers are the equivalent of measuring cups for bartenders. You can get them in a range of sizes from 0.5 - 2.5 oz. Jiggers are used to measure shots or cocktails. While searching for cocktail recipes you might see the word jigger used as a unit of measurement in some places, and now you’ll know what it means!
A cocktail shaker is one of the most commonly used tools by bartenders. This tool makes preparing certain cocktails a whole lot easier in terms of mixing. Also, ice can be added to quickly cool drinks that need to be served right away.
Picture: At Beaches Negril you can seek adventure, relax, or do both. It's all about spending time with those you love... any way you want.
Many bartenders use hand juicers to extract juice from citrus fruits. This tool can also be used for vegetables. Lime, lemon, orange, and tomato are common food items that can be juiced with this item, and it is worth investing in a good one as this can really save some time when making cocktails.
A mixing glass is a bartender essential, and it is most commonly used with a bar spoon and strainer in the cocktail preparation process. With these tools professional and even amateur bartenders can stir and strain their drinks and also cool drinks with little dilution.
A bar spoon is often used for mixing and layering drinks. This spoon is typically long-handled and can be used for both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The length of this tool comes in handy particularly to get to the bottom of tall jugs and tumblers for ease of mixing.
A chinois is a useful tool that can be used for straining. It is a conical shape and has very fine mesh. There are different types of chinoises, and they are often used by chefs, home cooks, and even bartenders. This tool is great for creating super smooth cocktails.
If you want to get an ice cube tray or two to add to your home bartending kit, it won’t hurt to get a personalized one. This adds some fun to simply adding ice into shakers or directly into your drink. There are lots of different sizes and molds when it comes to ice trays but keeping it simple also works.
A muddler is similar to a pestle and can be used to crush or grind fruits, herbs and spices in the bottom of a glass while making a cocktail. This method is used to enhance the flavour of the drink with key ingredients.
A highball glass is a tall tumbler commonly used to serve cocktails. This glass can hold 8 to 12 fl. oz. and it is comparable to a Collins glass though the highball glass is slightly shorter and wider than a Collins.
Perfect for creating fun memories with the whole family, Beaches Resorts are the ideal destination for a fun all-inclusive family vacation.
Picture: Book a private cabana at Beaches Turks & Caicos, and you'll never have to worry about leaving Grace Bay beach to get a cold drink!
While the grown-ups enjoy a cocktail or two at the swim-up bar, the kids play around at the water park, go on an adventure and make new friends at Beaches’ Kids Camp, and meet one of the many Sesame Street characters roaming around the resort.
Even before you arrive, you can now enjoy the most popular Beaches cocktails right from your own home to get you in the Caribbean state of mind. We hope you’ll enjoy recreating these tropical drinks and would love to welcome you at one of our palm fringed beaches in the near future!
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