Island Drink

From the kitchen of Chris and Betsy Betts

A recipe learned from the locals in Barbados after an infamous trip to the islands…

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Ingredients:

4 to 5 shots of Mount Gay Rum*

Juice from 1/2 lime

Sweetener (2 packs equal or other sugar substitute)

Shaved ice

Fresh nutmeg

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Directions:

Fill a short glass to the top with shaved ice. If you do not have shaved ice, place an ice cube in the palm of your hand and splinter by hitting it with the back of a heavy spoon.

Add the rum, lime and sweetener and stir.

Grate fresh nutmeg on top and garnish with a slice of lime.

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Notes from chef:

*The chef no longer drinks alcohol and recommends minimizing the shots per drink to 1 max.