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Restaurants & Clubs February-2007, By:Travel and Sports Staff
Puerto Rico’s distinctive drinks


Puerto Rico’s distinctive drinks

A specialty drink is distinctive to a certain place. Most restaurants and bars on the Island feature their own house specialties -- passionfruit daiquiris, strawberry margaritas, apple martinis, and a host of exotic, often sophisticated concoctions. But what are the drinks that are distinctive to Puerto Rico itself?

Most of the Island’s distinctive drinks consist of products grown or produced locally. Take piña coladas. Invented in San Juan half a century ago, piña coladas are made from pineapple juice, sweetened coconut milk, and molasses-based
rum, all products found in abundance on the Island. Popular Cuba Libre feature rum, the ubiquitous cola, and a touch of tropical lime juice. Rum or planter’s punches combine a local dark rum with lime, orange, and pineapple juices, a touch of nutmeg (grown on the island of Grenada), and a dash of Angostura bitters (produced on the islands of Trinidad and Tobago).

If you prefer your drinks non-alcoholic, try a fruit frappe in one of the exotic flavors of the Caribbean - parcha (passionfruit), mango, lime, coconut, even guava or acerola (West Indian cherry). Or try malta, a traditional island soft drink. Produced in the Caribbean, malta is brewed from barley and hops much like beer and is dark brown in color like stout, yet its non-alcoholic taste is quite sweet.

Perhaps Puerto Rico’s best-known specialty drink is coffee. Grown on cool mountain slopes for centuries, the Island’s strong Arabica coffee has pleased kings and popes and humble jíbaro farmers waking to the crowing of a rooster. Many restaurants serve locally grown coffee, and several cafés invite you to sample from among the Island’s best beans.
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Casa Grande Café 787-894-3939
Utuado. Jungle Jane's is located at Casa Grande Mountain Retreat. Dine on the veranda in a stunning mountain setting. Comidas criolla and more contemporary dishes are on the menu. Try homemade pasta and shrimp or grilled salmon in a mango-papaya sauce.

Grille Room, The 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Enjoy traditional fine dining in a warm and inviting club atmosphere with sensational views of our golf courses and the Ocean. Our steakhouse style menu features succulent steaks, chicken and fresh grilled seafood and an extensive wine list.

Liquid Bar at Tangerine 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. "Liquid" is the Water Club's main bar and sizable lounge. Instantly discovered by the trend setters, "Liquid" is the fashionable "in" spot in a city famed for vibrant lifestyle and nightlife. There is a late night DJ to keep things going.

Marbella 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Enjoy spectacular buffets and traditional table service in a relaxed ocean-view setting. Sample a diverse menu, featuring everything from salads, soups, and sandwiches to fresh seafood and prime steaks.

Palio 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Our AAA Four Diamond award-winning restaurant incorporates authentic Tuscan flavors, rich spices, homemade pastas and the freshest meats, poultry and seafood into its Northern Italian menu. Reservations required.

SeaBreeze 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Dine al-fresco at this casual poolside restaurant, serving a full luncheon menu, snacks and tropical drinks. Casual dress or beachwear suggested.

Shimas 800-4-RIOMAR
Río Grande. Delight your taste for the Orient at our Asian Bistro and Sushi Bar, serving authentic Japanese sushi, plus a wide array of tantalizing dishes from the Far East. Reservations required.

Tangerine 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. "Tangerine" serves American Asian cuisine overlooking the Atlantic and is the creation of well known Chef Nelson Rosado. "Tangerine" recently made the Conde Nast Traveler "Hot Tables" list of 75 of the most intriguing new restaurants in the world.

Wet Lounge and Sushi Bar 888-265-6699
Carolina: Isla Verde. Day and night, the rooftop exotic bar and lounge aptly named "Wet", with the best sushi bar on the island, offering a panorama of San Juan's most dazzling views, the vast expanse of the Atlantic and the buildings of the capital city.


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Platos Restaurant & Bar 787-791-6868
Carolina: Isla Verde.


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