Have you ever tried "Under the Counter"? 🙃

[JustinPlusLauren]

When we took an island tour of Grenada a few years back, we learned about the spices, visited a beautiful waterfall and a crater lake, and eventually made our way to a small bar. After sampling some rum punch, our tour guide brought out this big gallon jug filled with a clear liquid with tons of fresh spices stuffed inside.

 

This is what locals call "under the counter" - a name for an unregulated kind of alcohol that's not exactly legal, but so common place that it's not banned. But, you won't find it listed on any signs or menus at the bar!

 

Under the counter is a high proof, often "overproof" rum. At 140 proof or higher (over 70% alcohol), you can't bring it home with you on an airplane - the bottles could explode in transit! You need to try it while you're in Grenada. You take a shot of it and immediately chase it down with some water. It's pretty potent!

 

If you want to bring it home as a souvenir, many distilleries make a 138 proof (69% alcohol) version that's safe to fly with.

 

You can read more about drinking "Under the Counter" on my travel blog >> Under the Counter in Grenada !