confusion around authenticity of grog log and don beach book - Tiki Drinks and Food

K KuKuAhu Member Kahiki, Ohio Joined: Dec 23, 2002 Posts: 567	K KuKuAhu Posted posted on Wed, Dec 15, 2004 5:03 PM My feelings on this subject are as follows: Read as many bartending books as possible, and try to mix and sample as many drinks as possible. In time you will become skilled enough to make your own decisions regarding what is right and wrong in a good mixed drink. Authenticity is great for both reference and to experience the old cocktails as they were, but you have to learn to perfect them in your own right. I have gone through six recipes for a Singapore Sling before settling on the current one that I prefer and serve. I still like the Grog Log version as well though and truth be told, the version I mix is not at all far from Berry's. I know this wasn't the a or b answer you asked for and I apologize, but it makes the most sense to me. Hell, you may be a highly skilled bartender for all I know. Mahalo! Ahu

My feelings on this subject are as follows:

Read as many bartending books as possible, and try to mix and sample as many drinks as possible.

In time you will become skilled enough to make your own decisions regarding what is right and wrong in a good mixed drink. Authenticity is great for both reference and to experience the old cocktails as they were, but you have to learn to perfect them in your own right.

I have gone through six recipes for a Singapore Sling before settling on the current one that I prefer and serve. I still like the Grog Log version as well though and truth be told, the version I mix is not at all far from Berry's.

I know this wasn't the a or b answer you asked for and I apologize, but it makes the most sense to me.

Hell, you may be a highly skilled bartender for all I know.

Mahalo!

Ahu

Post #131221 by KuKuAhu on Wed, Dec 15, 2004 5:03 PM