Secrets St. James Hosts Bar Mixology Competition 2013

At Secrets St. James Montego Bay, we love finding that perfect tropical drink for you to sip on while you bask in the sun. We decided to host a friendly competition between all of our bartenders to see who could create the best beach cocktail. The results were quite delicious!

Our bartenders showcased their talents at the Mixology competition in September.

Our bartenders showcased their talents at the Mixology competition in September.

Watermelon slices and a sprig of mint make for a refreshing drink!

Watermelon slices and a sprig of mint make for a refreshing drink!

 One of our talented bartenders shakes up the competition!


One of our talented bartenders shakes up the competition!

This lime cocktail will surely put you in a tropical mood!

This lime cocktail will surely put you in a tropical mood!

Each drink is carefully concocted to ensure unbelievable taste.

Each drink is carefully concocted to ensure unbelievable taste.

Don’t miss our next Mixology competition—book your stay at Secrets Resorts & Spas today! To see the entire photo album of our recent competition, LIKE us on Facebook!

Make it at Home: Dirty Monkey

One of the most popular drinks at Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun is our Dirty Monkey. Whether you are relaxing by the pool, lying on the beach or enjoying cocktails before dinner, it’s the perfect drink to set the mood for your vacation.

For those of you who’d like to re-create a piece of your vacation at home, here’s our recipe for the Dirty Monkey! 

Ingredients:

1 oz. of rum
½ oz. of coffee liquor (Kalhua)
1 oz. of coconut cream
2 oz. of pineapple juice
¼ of a fresh banana

Directions:

Blend all ingredients together with a cup of ice for 30 seconds. Decorate the glass with chocolate syrup and enjoy!

Take a look at our bartender Juan making a Dirty Monkey at Secrets Capri!