Guarapo de Pi±a magically turns pineapple juice into alcohol. This is a drink that you will crave, especially on a sweltering summer day. Similar to Tepache from Mexico, it’s very refreshing, and its tropical flavors blend beautifully with rum.

ThinkFoodGroup‚s cocktail innovator Juan Coronado considers this a cocktail everyone should have in their arsenal. A combination of tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave, it’s a simple and delicious cocktail perfect for Spring and Summer.

GRILLED MALLARD DUCK

‚While the main dish during the holidays is usually roast pork served along with arroz con gandules, plátanos, and pasteles, many people are going towards the grilled duck,‚ says chef Maria Germania Diaz.

GREEN PIGEON PEA RICE (MAMPOSTEAO)

“What makes mamposteao unique is the cooking technique of being an assembly of ingredients combined shortly before service into a delicious, nuanced result,” Chef Maria Gemania Diaz said.

ELIANA RAMOS’ MORIR SO‘ANDO OR TO DIE DREAMING

This quintessential Dominican drink translates literally to mean ‚To Die Dreaming‚ in English.‚  Think of it as a creamsicle in liquid form.

SAZN DOMINICANO (DOMINICAN SEASONING)

Instead of cooking these ingredients like traditional sofrito, Eliana Ramos processes them down to a wet paste. The result is a marinade that you can use to season meats, fish, and stews, to create the most delectable meals.

DOMINICAN-STYLE RICE AND BEANS

The pork, rice, and beans in this traditional favorite are prepared in a single pot, completing an all-in-one meal.

PASTELN DE PLTANOS

This recipe, like in many others in Dominican cuisine, combines savory and sweet flavors.

ENSALADA DE BACALAO

Dominican Cod Salad- This is an energy-boosting salad bursting with fresh flavors.

BRUGAL EXTRA DRY DAIQUIRI

Brigal Extra Dry Daiquiri is the life of the party!

BRUGAL DEHUMIDIFIER

Brugal’s Dehumidifier is a refreshing and fun cocktail.