Ti' punch (the name comes from the creole pronunciation of the French petit, meaning "little,") is a stand-by in Martinique, Guadeloupe, and other French-speaking Caribbean states, where it's usually taken as an aperatif. Don't be fooled by the name—it may be small, but it packs a whallop.

Sea moss drink is considered a constitution fortifier by locals, and touted by many as an enhancer of male virility. Author and Caribbean Travel + Life contributor Ramin Ganeshram warns it might be an aquired taste, but it's certainly a Caribbean classic—you can even buy it bottled at the market. This recipe is reprinted with permission from Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad & Tobago by Ramin Ganeshram (Hippocrene Books, NY).

Unlike many spirits, different types of rum taste great when mixed together, and the Bahama Mama is a classic example. This recipe is based on one by Dale DeGroff in his book, The Essential Cocktail (Clarkson Potter, NY).

According to one taco hunter, at an authentic taquería, "ordering a Corona is a gringo move" and you're much better off with a Michelada instead. This refreshing Mexican beer cocktail is the perfect compliment to spicy foods—which is one reason we'll be enjoying many of them this Superbowl Sunday!