After dinner drinks

[TitoFan]

Wondering what people around the world prefer after a good hearty meal. Personally it depends on the mood or the setting, but once in awhile I like a good after dinner drink. Not a brandy or a cognac. I prefer those at other times. But something with some sweet to it and a good kick as well. People tend to lump all cordials (or liqueurs) together, such as: Cointreau, Amaretto, Frangelico, Sambuca, Kahlua, Grand Marnier and others. But I find there are some that are a bit light (Frangelico, Midori), while others are stronger and tend to help my digestive process a little better.

If not in the mood for something alcoholic, a small, strong cup of expresso will do. But it's gotta be the way it's done here in the Caribbean, with strong coffee and a bit foamy, with just enough sugar to kill the bitterness. It's locally called "cortadito", and supposedly has its origins in Cuba.

What is a good hearty meal there?

Ahh... a question near and dear to my heart (and stomach).

Well, we've got the typical Puerto Rican cuisine, which would consist of any number of meats (such as roast pork, a local favorite.... or a good steak) with a side of rice and beans or mofongo (a concoction made of mashed plantains with garlic and other selected seasonings). Seafood is also big here, such as our local spiny lobster, a wide variety of fish, conch, octopus, or calamari (squid).

Not much of an expert on food, but I've attached the following link which describes it quite well. The main thing is the seasoning, which at least to my taste is among the best in the world. I'm not much on bland food, so typical dishes here are right down my alley.


Puerto Rican cuisine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Brocks coming round he's going to eat all your food, and drink all your beer.

The more the merrier.
What good is good food and liquor if you can't share it with your friends.

[VictorCharlie]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

[Dia bando]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

Port my word

[VictorCharlie]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

Port my word

I didn't know port was a beverage of the upper crust

[Dia bando]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

Port my word

I didn't know port was a beverage of the upper crust

It normally was a drink of the upper crust, I'm shocked you have the taste for it, Tailor's Special reserve,
that a fine port.

[Ghost]

Coffee for me

[VictorCharlie]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

Port my word

I didn't know port was a beverage of the upper crust

It normally was a drink of the upper crust, I'm shocked you have the taste for it, Tailor's Special reserve,
that a fine port.

Is this a jab at my rural background? I do like to surprise people who tend to think of me as that provincial cousin.

[Dia bando]

usually it is bourbon but sometimes a glass of Port is in order

Port my word

I didn't know port was a beverage of the upper crust

It normally was a drink of the upper crust, I'm shocked you have the taste for it, Tailor's Special reserve,
that a fine port.

Is this a jab at my rural background? I do like to surprise people who tend to think of me as that provincial cousin.

No not at all Port is not to ever ones taste, were did you get a taste for it.!