Caribbean Smoothie

From: tigerduck

On Mar 9, 2006

This recipe makes a lovely smoothie and I did love the ginger and nutmeg in it. I've never added those spices to a drink before and was surprised how well they worked. However, tropical fruits are very expensive here in Switzerland and although I used very ripe fruits I could hardly taste them. The only fruit I could actually taste was the coconut. The mango and papaya only played a minor role. I think I would reduce the ginger and double the mango and papaya if I tried this drink again. Thank you for posting and good luck in the contest!

From: PanNan

On Mar 6, 2006

I typically love smoothies and tropical rum drinks, but this combination didn't work for me. The fresh ginger and nutmeg gave it an unpleasant bite, and I didn't care for the tiny coconut flakes in the texture. It was attractive though - nice color.

From: Chef Kate

On Mar 9, 2006

This is a pleasant drink but the rum is overpowering and the coconut makes it a non-smooth "smoothie." I think it would be better with much less rum, coconut milk instead of coconut (soaking the coconut in the milk and then squeezing/straining it)and a bit of added tartness--a squeeze of lime.

From: mama's kitchen

On Mar 18, 2006

Tried this again without the coconut and nutmeg and really liked it alot more than before. I think i will try this again in the future with some coconut milk or flavoring. Sorry this didnt make the finals. It is a great idea!