10 summer Cocktail Recipes from the Bars and Restaurants of Luxury hotels:

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Freshly squeezed Lime and Pineapple Juices, and Lemongrass-infused Lite Rum served over Ice.

Ingredients
1.5 Oz. Lemongrass-infused Vodka
3 Oz. Pineapple Juice
.25 Oz. Lime Juice
1 Ice Scoop

Preparation
Infuse 25-30 Lemongrass leaves in Crystal Lite Rum for 3 days. Add Ice, Lime and Pineapple Juices and Vodka into shaker; shake thoroughly until Frost forms. Pour into Cocktail glass and garnish with Lemongrass leaf.

Still thinking about the weekend? Here’s our top cocktails to get you looking forward to happy hour.

1. Lemongrass-infused Lite Rum
Freshly squeeze lime and pineapple juices and lemongrass-infused lite rum served over ice

2. Chile Tamarind Margarita
Cointreau, Jalapeno-infused tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice and tamarind, served frozen or on the rocks with chili-seasoned salt on rim

3. Basil-Honey Martini
Purple basil leaves muddled with house vodka, farm honey, freshly squeezed lime juice and a splash of Sweet Vermouth

4. Dragonfly
Freshly squeezed lime and orange juices, strawberry tea-infused vodka garnished with lime and served over ice

5. Guava-Lime Lite Rum
Champagne, freshly squeezed guava mix and lime juice, lite rum and sweetener served over ice

6. Ginger-Lemon Martini
Fresh ginger extract, farm honey, lemon-basil and vodka served Martini style

7. Jalapeno-infused Rum
Freshly squeezed orange and pineapple juices and Jalapeno-infused rum topped with cranberry and lime juices, served shaken over ice

8. Mamila Mango Martini
Green Manila mango-infused vodka, splashed with freshly squeezed lime juice, topped with elderflower and sweetener and garnished with lime wheel or mango slice

9. Banana- Craboo Freeze
Banana, locally made Craboo cream, Nance liqueur, sour yogurt and sweetener

10. Banana-Hazel Martini
Banana, Frangelico liqueur and vodka served martini style

Be sure to try these at the Frieze Lounge at Ka’ana.

Stay at our extraordinary two bedroom villa with a group of friends. Explore Belize on land and water with adventures that will transform into memories that will last a lifetime. Enjoy delicious farm to table cuisine at Ka’ana and sip cocktails under the stars with your loved ones.

Watch to pack: Men’s

1. Max Bill by Junghans Stainless Steel Automatic Watch 2. Oliver Peoples Sunglasses 3. Maison Martin Margiela shirt 4. Nudie Average Joe Straight-Leg Washed Denim Jeans 5. Car Shoe suede driving shoe 6. James Perse Crew Neck Cotton T-shirt  7. Orlebar Brown swim shorts 8. Havainas flip flops 9. Miansai Utility Rope and Anchor Bracelet 10. Paul Smith striped cotton beach towel

What the pack: Women’s

1. Day Birger et Mikkelsen ferdousi tasseled scarf 2. Equipment dress 3. Illesteva sunglasses 4. Proenza Schouler clutch 5. Chloe blouse 6. Aurélie Bidermann wrap bracelet 7. ALC skirt 8. Chloe ballet flats 9. Zimmerman bathing suit 10. K. Jacques St. Tropez sandals

We talked to Cara Araneta about her delicious meals while at Ka’ana. Here are picks of some of her favorite dishes!

Cochinitas

Cochinita pibil is a traditional slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatán Península. The sweet and savory pork was perfectly seasoned and melted in my mouth! The pineapple chunks added a great balance and a hint of citrus.

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It’s Mango Season here in Belize, so we plucked some of these delicious fruits from our grounds and came up with this new cocktail to enjoy with your summer rendezvous!

Manila Mango Infused Vodka Cocktail

Ingredients

1 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Oz. Elderflower Liqueur
1 ½-2 Oz. Manila Mango Infused Vodka
1 Bar Spoon Sugar (Or 1 Oz. Triple Sec Liqueur)

Preparation

Add ice and liquids into Cocktail Shaker, shake and strain into Martini Glass.

Lemon-Basil Jalapeno Tequila Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Ice
7 Lemon-Basil Leaves
1 Oz. Fresh Lime Juice
3 Oz. Fresh Pineapple Juice
1 1/2 Oz. Infused Jalapeno Tequila

Preparation:

Add a generous sprinkle of Granulated Sugar to Lemon-Basil Leaves and muddle well. Pour ice, juices and muddled leaves into Cocktail Shaker; shake well. Slice Jalapeno Pepper Wedge, garnish glass and serve.

Happy Hour – ready? Our Welcome Cocktail Recipe will add to your cocktail arsenal.

Ingredients:

1 Scoop Ice

4 Oz. Soda Water

1 Oz. Fresh Ginger Juice

1 Oz. Fresh Lemon/Lime Juice

3 Spoonfuls White Sugar (Raw)

Preparation:

Ginger Juice

Clean and peel Ginger Roots. Dice and add into blender. Pour 1 Cup Purified Water and blend. Serves 10 Welcome Cocktail Cups.

Ginger-Lime Cocktail

Add ice, juices, sugar and water into blender – and crush. Pour contents into glass, garnish with a Lime Wedge and serve.

We couldn’t think of a better way to combine our love for cocktails and helping our local school, so we came up with The Succotz Cocktail: Sweet Corn and Banana Colada with a Choco Banana treat. All proceeds go to Succotz Primary School. Now who says a drinking habit is a bad thing?