We are all a bit of cocktail nerds here at Ka’ana and even love to infuse our own alcohol (you saw our post about what we like to make in house here http://tinyurl.com/99lk2q2)
You can take a cocktail class with one of our master mixologist, learn about local alcohols or how to improve your own cocktail repertoire. Or hang in our newly renovated Freize lounge and try our variety of bespoke Belize inspired cocktails.
Freshly squeezed Orange and Pineapple Juices, and Jalapeno-infused Rum, topped with Cranberry and Lime Juices; served shaken over Ice.
Ingredients
1.5 Oz. Jalapeno-infused Rum
.25 Oz. Grenadine Syrup
1.5 Oz. Cranberry Juice
1.5 Oz. Pineapple Juice
1 Oz. Orange Juice
1 Ice Scoop
Preparation
Infuse 8 Jalapenos (Sliced) in Rum for 6 hours. Add Cranberry, Orange and Pineapple Juices, Grenadine Syrup and Ice into shaker; shake thoroughly. Pour into All-Purpose glass and garnish with Cherry, Lime wedge and Pineapple slice.
Enjoy this recipe at home or at the Frieze Lounge at Ka’ana.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
