A Festive Island Feast: 5 Caribbean Holiday Recipes

Oven Jerk Turkey

We may not have ice castles and snow men, but in the Caribbean we hang our holiday ornaments on palm fronds and Santa climbs down our mango trees! And of course we love our Holiday eats just as much as the next region. Some of our traditions stay true to the islands, but some have integrated with international traditions. Enjoy the flavors of the islands this Holiday season with these five Caribbean holiday recipes for an island Holiday Menu…  

1. Jerk Turkey

Say buh-bye to boring roast turkey and hello to a tasty new island inspired holiday tradition! This recipe is simple and delicious. 

2. Coffee Rum Cake with Butter Rum Sauce

With a healthy dose of robust Blue Mountain Coffee and the added spirits in the decadent Butter Rum Sauce, this recipe certainly ain’t your grandma’s rum cake! Try this modern twist on a Caribbean classic for your next holiday party.

A slice of coffee rum bundt cake drenched in butter rum sauce

3. Sorrel Drink

Celebrate the holidays Jamaican-style with some festive Sorrel, a spicy, sweet, tart traditional holiday beverage that tastes great and has some awesome anti-oxidants!

Iced Sorrel drink, also known as hibiscus

4. Puerto Rican Coquitos

Love eggnog but want something a little different this year? Try Coquito, a traditional Puerto Rican beverage similar to eggnog but spiked with Caribbean rum and mellowed down with the addition of creamy coconut. Mmmmm….

Puerto Rican Holiday Coquitos

5. Gungo Peas (Pigeon Peas) and Rice

This dish is enjoyed throughout the year in the Latin American countries, but especially during the holiday season in Jamaica. A variation of traditional rice & red beans, gungu peas & rice includes pigeon peas and coconut milk. 

Pigeon peas traditionally cooked with rice

Share Your Caribbean Holiday Recipes

Be sure to take photos of your own Caribbean holiday creations and share them on our Facebook page, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram using the hashtag #tastetheislands so we can share them with our community!