From Conch to Cocktails: A Bartender’s Guide to Bahamian Drinks
Miss Emily’s Blue Bee Bar on Green Turtle Cay has been guarding a secret since the 1960s. The recipe for the Goombay Smash, the cocktail she invented there, is known by almost no one outside the family — and that mystery is part of what makes it the Bahamas’ most iconic drink. But the islands have more to offer than just one famous cocktail. From the creamy, gin-based Sky Juice to the ice-cold bottles of Kalik that appear on every beachside table, the drink menu here tells a story of culture, resourcefulness, and celebration. The Goombay Smash isn’t just