FLORIDA KEYS FAVOURITES

Conch fritters

Every fish shack from Key Largo to Key West has fried balls of conch — a type of sea snail — on the menu. Minced conch (pronounced ‘conk’) is combined with onion, green pepper, garlic, celery and cayenne pepper, before being battered and fried. Try them at Mangoes or Key Largo Conch House. mangoeskeywest.com keylargoconchhouse.com

Iguana Bait beer

Made by the Florida Keys Brewing Company in Islamorada, Iguana Bait beer is inspired by its location. Specifically, it’s infused with wild hibiscus, which is also a popular snack among the invasive local iguana population. The result: a light, refreshing German-style kölsch that strikes a balance between sweet and tart. floridakeysbrewingco.com