Top 5 Bahamian Cocktails

Rum Punch is a classic Caribbean cocktail made with rum, fruit juice, sugar syrup, and water. To prepare it, all you need to do is remember this Caribbean saying: “One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, and four of weak.” A shot of fruit juice, two shots of sugar syrup, three shots of rum, and four shots of water are combined in a big glass or a jug, then poured into a glass over ice. It is recommended to add a few drops of bitters or some freshly grated nutmeg to elevate the flavors even further. Garnish it with a pineapple wedge for the best possible experience.Expand

Goombay Smash is a tropical Caribbean cocktail believed to contain a combination of dark rum, coconut rum, apricot brandy, pineapple juice, and orange juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be combined in a highball glass with ice, then shaken and garnished with an orange slice and a pineapple wedge. The cocktail was invented by Emily Cooper at Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar on Green Turtle Cay, and the recipe has remained a secret ever since its creation in the 1960s.Expand

Bahama Mama is a fruity Tiki cocktail that consists of white rum, coconut rum, grenadine, cherry juice, lemon juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice. The cocktail is prepared by shaking or blending the ingredients with crushed ice until the consistency becomes slushy. It is typically served at summer parties to invoke the atmosphere of a tropical beach, in a hurricane glass filled with cracked ice, with a cherry and an orange slice as garnishes.Expand

Sky Juice is a creamy cocktail originating from the Bahamas. It is made with a combination of gin, coconut water, and sweetened condensed milk. In order to prepare it, all ingredients are mixed together, then spiced with nutmeg and cinnamon, if desired. The cocktail is typically served over ice. There are many varieties of Sky Juice, so gin is sometimes replaced with rum. The name of the cocktail was concocted by the bartenders at Goldie’s Conch House, who left the interpretations open-ended. However, if you find yourself in Malaysia, asking for a Sky Juice will only get you a glass of water, because Sky Juice and water are synonymous in the country. It is recommended to pair Bahamian Sky Juice with hearty meals such as cracked conch, macaroni & cheese, or peas and rice.Expand

Yellow Bird is a tropical cocktail made with a combination of white rum, Galliano, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. In order to prepare it, all ingredients should be shaken and strained into a chilled cocktail glass. If desired, the cocktail can be garnished with a lemon slice. The origins of Yellow Bird are still murky – some say the cocktail was named after the Haitian tune of the same name, while others say that it was named for its vibrant color, which is a result of adding Galliano, a golden, anise-flavored liqueur.Expand