Learn how to make a Malibu drink with style

Last week, the 2008 Northern Marianas Bartenders Association hosted the “Malibu Rum” Challenge, where the island’s professional bartenders dueled each other on making the best cocktail they could come up with using Malibu Rum. Learn how to make some of the professional bartender’s mix using Malibu by following what the contestants used during the competition.

MICHAEL LIM
Palms Resort Saipan

Malibu Seabreeze
1 jig Malibu
1 jig Kahlua
1 jig dark rum
1/2 jig fresh lemon juice
5 jigs pineapple juice
dashes of 151 proof rum
Splash of Sprite

There are four steps to follow in order to make this drink. First, in a blender with ice cubes, combine all ingredients except Sprite. Blend well. Third, pour into a pocco grande glass. Add Sprite. Garnish with fresh strawberry or red cherry.

ROLANDO FERNANDEZ
Palms Resort Saipan

Erotic Maximizer
1 1/2 jig Malibu
1 jig tequila,
1 jig Blue Curaçao,
1 jig bailey’s Irish cream,
3 jigs pineapple juice
Splash of Sprite
A slice of fresh pineapple, orange and red cherry

There are four steps to follow in order to make this drink. First, combine all ingredients except Sprite. Shake well. Strain into a pocco grande glass that is almost filled with ice cubes and add a splash of Sprite. Garnish with a slice of fresh pineapple, orange and red cherry.

GATDULA JAYSAN
Marianas Resort

Simply Red
2 jigs Malibu rum,
1 1/2 jig triple sec,
1 jig crème de menthe,
1 jig grenadine syrup,
2 pcs sugar cubes
1 jig whipped cream and raspberry.

Blend.

MALIBU COCONUT RUM CHALLENGE AWARDS:

NOVICE CATEGORY
Jayson Gatdula-Marianas Resort & Spa-2
Bernard Aquino- Hyatt Regency Saipan-4
Rojinia Banacia-Hyatt Regency Saipan-6
Michael Faraon Lim- Palms Resort Hotel-8
Roland Fernandez-Palms Resort Hotel-7
Ramil Eustaquio-Wonderful Bar-1
Joseph Solmarin- Abyss Bar-3
Jay Santos- The Ellite-10
Mico Usi- Hawaii Bar-5
Merv Catienza- The Flair-9

NOVICE AWARDS LIST
Champion: Mico Usi
Best in Sportsmanship: Jay Santos
Best in Taste: Mico Usi
Jayson Gatdula
Roland Fernandez
Michael Faraon Lim
Ramil Eustaquio

Mico Usi’s award-winning drink, Green Island

Green Island (La Islas Verde)
1 jig Malibu rum
1/2 jig Peach Schnapps
1/2 jig Triple Sec
1/2 jig vodka
Dash of creme de menthe
1/2 jig Hi-C melon
2 1/2 jig Citrus punch
6 pieces fresh grapes
1 slice fresh apple
Four leaves of fresh mint

BATTLE OF THE CHAMPIONS

Champion: Jaymar Torres (former champion, 2008 champion)
Best in Sportsmanship: Jaymar Torres

Lito Espino, event organizer, would like to express his gratitude to the contestant’s managers. “Without them this would have never been possible,” said Espino.

The Malibu Coconut Rum, Marianas Visitor Authority, PTI, Coca Cola, and Duty Free Shop Galleria sponsored this year’s bartender’s competition.