"A Toast to the Holidays"

Yesterday afternoon was Bravo's annual "A Toast to the Holidays" Champagne and Wine Tasting.  It was my first time to attend and my friend Alyssa's 2nd time and we will definitely be making this an annual tradition.  Norm Rush did a great job telling us all about the wines and champagnes, it was a sold out crowd this year of 50 people and I think everyone had a great time.  I know we did.

Ambergris Caye has a great wine and cheese shop located on Coconut Drive called Wine De Vine.  We popped in just to look around when we were there and they had a really nice selection of wines.  They also have lots of other neat stuff like olive oils, vinegars, mustards, glassware and fine chocolates..YUM.

PAINKILLER COCKTAIL - CaribbeanTravelMag.com

A Caribbean beach and a Painkiller

Painkiller Cocktail

SERVES 1
2 oz. dark rum
1 1/2 oz. orange juice
4 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. Coco Lopez
Orange or pineapple slice
Cherry
1. Mix the juices and Coco Lopez and pour over ice. Add rum and top with grated nutmeg. Garnish with a slice of orange or pineapple and a cherry.


Painkiller Cocktail - CaribbeanTravelMag.com

Just in time for all of the holidays, Egg Nog or Rum Popo as it is called in Belize.  Made with Belize Rum, if you happen to be so lucky to have some on hand is the perfect holiday drink.  I found this recipe on Belizelive.net.  I had never had egg nog until last Christmas and I thought I would give it a try.  It was actually pretty good and I plan on making more this year.  CHEERS!


                      

Rum PoPo (Belize Egg Nog)

Instructions

1. Soak cinnamon stick and raisins in rum for 2 days.
2. Beat eggs well for about 15-20 minutes. (Removing beater and rinsing in clean water several times to remove strings (eye of egg).
3. Add evaporated milk and beat again.
4. Add condensed milk and check for sweetness.
5. Add grated nutmeg and the rum. (Used for soaking the cinnamon and raisins). Please strain.
6. Mix again and then store in clean, dry bottles.
7. Store in refrigerator.
8. Shake before serving.

Ingredients

• 9 eggs
• 1 pint strong rum or to taste
• 4 nutmeg (grated)
• 1 oz cinnamon stick
• 5 tins large evaporated milk
• 3 tin condensed milk (or to taste)
• 1/4 lb raisins

http://belizelive.net/rum_popo.html