As for the alcoholic drinks, Tequila is most commonly served to tourists in the form of a margarita – mixed with lime juice in salt-rimmed glasses. It is actually derived from the maguey plant – a spiky bush often seen growing in fields. Mezcal is a cruder form of Tequila traditionally served with a worm in the bottle – the worm should be eaten when the bottle is finished! Mexican beers are now known all over the world. Corona, Sol and Dos Equis are common brands, usually served cold and a very refreshing alternative to iced drinks.
     The Caribbean is a delight of fresh seafood lovers who enjoy the bountifully rich treasures from the sea. Crawfish (local rock lobster) conch (pronounced ‘konk’), land crabs, and fish such as Grouper, Yellow Tail and Red Snapper are local and tourist favorites. Seafood can be found in any hotel.
     Conch, a mollusk (shell fish like an oyster), is a perennial local seafood enjoyablefood. Unlike the slimy oyster the meat of conch is firm and white and is prepared in a variety of ways including conch chowder, conch stew, conch salad, popular conch fritters, and is also deep fried as “cracked conch”.