![]() ![]() Peter, is made of Mount Gay Black Barrel rum, fresh grapefruit juice, ginger syrup and mint tea, and is garnished with a ginger slice, mint leaves, and a grapefruit slice.Ĭlayton’s Kola Tonic is a bitter sweet tonic made locally with orange, kola nuts and hops, is widely enjoyed on-island. The latter cocktail, which is named after a town in the parish of St. Trudiann Branker, the first female master blender of Barbados’ Mount Gay Rum- the world’s oldest brand of rum- uses Barbados grapefruit as a key ingredient in cocktails such as the “Forbidden Cooler” and “Speightstown Punch” both of which were featured in British Vogue. The fruit is often juiced for a refreshing fresh juice, or it is used in cocktails. The juice is sometimes used in ice creams and sorbets, while the peel can be candied and used in desserts. In cooking, the citrus fruit pairs well with fish or pork and is frequently used in dressings or marinades. Tangy, juicy and fragrant- grapefruits are recognized and valued for their culinary applications. Thomas, grapefruits continue to feature in Barbadian beverages and cocktails and in culinary creations and naturopathic applications.īajans are well aware of the positive metabolic effects and immune boosting benefits of the fruit and frequently drink the fresh juice when they are fighting the cold or flu, making sure to retain as much of the rind as possible, given the high concentration of bioflavonoids and other anti-cancer agents located there. More than three centuries following the birth of the first forbidden fruit in the parish of St.
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