Recently The Costa Rica Star published an article on a breakfast smoothie recipe, the one below involves liquor.

Congratulations to Adrian Vega, head bartender at the Costa Rica Marriott San Jose, for winning 1st place at the Costa Rica National World Class bartender competition by Diageo. Find his winning drink recipes below:

“Magma Fusion”

-1 ½ oz Tanqueray Ten (gin)
-2 oz Strawberry Jelly
-2 oz Lemon juice
-3 tsp Passion fruit
-1 unit Ice cube 1: Infusion of pulp from red fruits
-1 unit Ice cube 2: Mint tea

Preparation
Add the Tanqueray Ten, lemon juice, jelly and passion fruit into a cocktail shaker and shake. Add ice and serve in a tall glass and garnish with lemon zest.

Ice cube 1
Boil 6 strawberries, 6 plums, 4 cloves and 2 tsp of sugar in 250 ml of water. Boil for 10 minutes and mash fruit until a consistent liquid is formed. Freeze in ice cube tray overnight.

Ice Cube 2
Boil 20 leaves of mint and a twist of lemon in 250 ml of wáter. Boil for five minutes and mash leaves to excrete the flavors and aroma. Freeze in ice cube tray overnight.

Rebirth Cocktail “Rebirth”

-2 oz of Ginger
-1 1/2 oz Port wine
-1/2 oz Honey
-3 drops of Chocolate bitters
-3 drops of Cherry bitters

Preparation
Mix all of the ingredients and pour into a small wooden barrel. Let the mixture sit for six months to bring out all the flavors. Serve on ice and garnish with edible flower or raw sugar cane.

The Costa Rica Star supports responsible drinking, no one under the legal drinking age in your area of readership should consume these recipes.