Post #131496 by KuKuAhu on Thu, Dec 16, 2004 7:37 PM

On 2004-12-16 19:21, I, Zombie wrote:
There were a couple of posts from back in September about the Floridita Daiquiri. I wanted to add my own variation to the Mai Kai recipe.

1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
3 oz fresh squeezed grapefruit juice
3 oz Appleton White Rum
1/2 oz sugar syrup
1/2 oz Florida Orange Blossom Honey (heated)

Blend all ingredients in mixer first. Then add a scant 2 cups of ice. Blend again until smooth.

Makes two smaller drinks or one big one.

Notes: The Appleton White really works in this drink; give it a try.

The real secret is the sugar/honey combo. If you've been to the Mai Kai lately, try this drink. Notice the orange blossom flavor. Yep, that's the Mai Kai.

Awesome recipe, thanks!

I love attention to details like orange blossom honey. When I make sugar syrups I like to use different types of sugar from Maui organic to blond Kauai to dark brown molasses types. Makes for great flavor combos in new drinks.

Also the addition of flavorings to sugar syrups can be fun. I added cardamom to a sugar syrup last year and came up with many interesting and very exotic tasting recipes with it.

Ahu