| Jamaica has a unique island cuisine made colorful by | | | | - 1 Cup lime or lemon juice |
| the many tropical fruits that thrive here. | | | | - 3 cups strawberry-flavored syrup |
| Visitors to Jamaica will find the simple country cooking | | | | - 2 cups Jamaican white rum |
| of the island to be delicious, hearty and satisfying. | | | | Directions: |
| It's food has a reputation for satisfying the soul, whilst | | | | |
| their drinks are no disappointment! | | | | 1. Stir all ingredients together in a punch bowl. |
| These drinks found anywhere in Jamaica and are a | | | | 2. Add slices of lemon or lime. |
| cooling treat to complement any meal and the | | | | 3. Serve with ice cubes. |
| island’s year round summer temperatures. | | | | For a traditional Jamaican dessert, try this recipe for |
| Appleton Bird Cocktail | | | | Papaya Cream |
| This creamy recipe comes from the Appleton Estate:- | | | | Papayas are fragrant and add vitamins to this creamy |
| Ingredients: | | | | and delicious dessert that is quick and easy to make. |
| - 1 1/2 oz. Appleton Special Jamaica Rum | | | | Ingredients: |
| - 1/4 oz. Tia Maria | | | | - 2 fresh Papayas (papaws) |
| - 1/2 oz. creme de banana | | | | - Rum raisin ice cream |
| - 4 oz. orange juice | | | | - warm caramel |
| Directions: | | | | - 3 tbsp. grated nutmeg |
| | | | Directions: |
| 1. Pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake | | | | |
| well. | | | | 1. Peel papayas and blend with ice cream and nutmeg. |
| 2. Pour into a tall glass over ice. | | | | 2. Pour into dessert dishes and top with warm |
| 3. Garnish with a cherry or orange wedge. | | | | caramel. |
| An island adage, “One of sour, two of sweet, three | | | | Enjoy this tasty dessert and these traditional Jamaican |
| of strong and four of weak!” | | | | drinks whilst relaxing and enjoying time with friends. |
| Traditional Recipe for Rum Punch | | | | For further ideas for Jamaican cooking and Christmas |
| Ingredients: | | | | Recipes , visit Worldwide Recipes. |
| - 4 Cups water | | | | |