The Caribbean islands are known for their tropical flair and exciting flavors, and so is Caribbean cuisine. A combination of local and imported fresh ingredients mixed to create unique flavors that honor their cultural traditions and heritage with every bite.  The Glenlivet recently launched  Caribbean Reserve, a non-age expression that is breaking traditions by giving single malt scotch whisky a selective finish in high-quality Caribbean rum casks. This gives the spirit a tropical twist by incorporating bold flavors that enhances classic Latin Caribbean cuisine.

With its sweet and smooth taste and hints of tropical fruits, honey and cinnamon – The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve offers a perfect palate for pairing with your favorite Caribbean dishes, whether from Cuba, Puerto Rico, or Dominican Republic.  Check below some of our favorite Caribbean dishes and how they perfectly pair with Caribbean Reserve cocktails. 

The new expression is available nationwide for an MSRP of $34.99 at ReserveBar.com.
Visit TheGlenlivet.com/CaribbeanReserve for more information and additional cocktail recipes. 

Mojito paired with Lechon Asado con Mojo
Both are grand centerpieces to any Cuban celebration making them the perfect combination for lunch or dinner. Use the below Mojito recipe while slow cooking the lechon asado for 8 hours. The refreshing cocktail will make time seem like it’s flying by, but make sure to resist the temptation of tasting your lechon before it’s done. Serve your lechon asado with white rice, black beans, and plantains and top off your Mojito to feel like you are back in Old Havana. 

Mojito  

2 parts The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

1 Lime Juice  

3/4 Simple Syrup  

10 mint leaves  

1 Club soda topper  

Glass-Collins  

Method- Build in tin. Ice. Shake. Pour. Top with Club soda  

Garnish- Mint  

Pina Colada – the perfect companion to Mofongo
Mofongo and Pina Colada are as recognizable to Puerto Rico as their beaches and Old San Juan. Serve Mofongo with fried meat, pork cracklings, chicken broth soup, and the below Pina Colada to create the ideal meal for sending off the remaining days of summer. This wonderful duo is an excellent way to celebrate Puerto Rico’s bold flavors and feel like you’re on the island’s white sand beaches. 

(Frozen) Pina Colada 

2 parts The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

1 ½ Real Coconut puree or 1 ½ Coco Lopez 

3 parts Pineapple Juice 

12 ice cubes (about 1 ½ cups) 

Method – mix ingredients in BLENDER 

Garnish – Pineapple wedge, lime wheel, cherry 

La Bandera Dominicana served with Coco Breeze
The staple dish in the Dominican Republic is hearty like the mountainous terrain of the island and perfectly pairs with the tropical flavor of Coco Breeze (recipe below), combining the different aspects of the country into one perfect meal. Serve Coco Breeze in a hollowed-out coconut to truly feel like you’re in the Dominican Republic. 

Coco Breeze  

1 part of The Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve

4 parts of Coconut Water 

Method – Build in glass. Add ice. Stir  

Garnish- Lime and Orange Twists