“We even have a saying right here,” explains Cristian Coro. “It is named ‘CaymanKind’ which is how we describe the tradition in a nutshell. It’s all the time very pleasant and so useful.”
Coro would know. Because the Meals & Beverage Supervisor on the The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Seaside Resort & Spa, the native Italian has been dwelling on the breezy Caribbean island for the previous 17 years. Taking in its idyllic sights, it isn’t exhausting to see why he caught round.
Situated due south of Florida (an hour and a half flight from Miami, to be precise), the sunny oasis is fueled by influences the world over. “We’re thought of the culinary capital of the Caribbean because of a melting pot of cultures residing on the island which is made up of fifty% expats,” explains Coro. “As a result of this, delicacies from many international locations is offered at any given time, and all are cooked to perfection.”
Coro makes use of these influences to their full impact. “For the time being we’ve got 17 bartenders alone from completely different international locations together with France, Greece, the Philippines, Italy, Australia, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and The Netherlands,” he explains.
“This permits us to implement unimaginable cocktail menus throughout our 4 bars, time and time once more as a result of our associates take the expertise and their distinctive cultural backgrounds from their residence international locations.”
Flanked by the ocean, the property the place Coro works his magic contains a pristine seaside, epic swimming pools, and serene spa, the drink and meals scene features a bevy of operations together with Ferdinands (with its famed barbeque-focused brunches) to Seaside Home (which boasts seafood and views of the ocean itself). As well as, there’s the Asian fusion restaurant wot, foyer bar Catboat, and out of doors gathering level Tortuga’s, the latter borrowing its title from the island’s iconic turtles. And, sure, one of many swimming pools boasts a swim-up bar as nicely.
Relating to their various menus, the beverage workforce throws what they name “suppose tank” periods.
“We experiment and derive particular cocktails and drinks utilizing their various data to provide distinctive, world-infused cocktails, all with a Caribbean and Cayman Islands twist.”
It’s in all probability no shock that one of the crucial well-known tropical cocktails, the Mudslide (made with vodka, espresso liqueur, Irish cream, and heavy cream) has its roots right here on Grand Cayman Island. “It originated at Rum Level,” says Coro of the tropical group, which sits on the northern tip of the island.
Nevertheless, right here on the Westin, he factors to the Moustache as one of the crucial standard libations for company and locals. “It is vital for us to showcase these drinks originating from Cayman as quite a lot of our company need to expertise all that there’s to learn about this little slice of paradise amongst serene Caribbean Sea views within the blissful sunshine and dwell music enjoying.
Make your individual Moustache at residence utilizing Coro’s recipe beneath.
Moustache
Substances
- 1 ½ oz. Gray Goose Vodka
- 1 ouncesPineapple Juice
- ½ oz. St. Germain
- Mint
- Lemon
Preparation
- Mix the vodka, Pineapple juice and St. Germain in a shaker with ice.
- Double pressure out right into a coupe glass.
- Prime with a mint sprig and a splash of Lemon.
- Serve!
