Vodka history anyone? - Tiki Drinks and Food

P PolynesianPop Tiki Socialite Corona, Ca Joined: Mar 25, 2002 Posts: 2371	P PolynesianPop Posted posted on Tue, Dec 31, 2002 1:59 PM Actually, Polynesian authenticity had nothing to do with it. Rum is a by-product of sugar cane, which was mass produced and a big industry in the Carribean at the time. Hence, it was was the cheapest liquer to mix drinks with. Over time, Hawaiian sugar cane factories began producing rum as well. As the lore of Polynesian culture grew in the 50's & 60's, I think the lines of authenticity blurred and an irony was born: Authentic polynesian cocktails must be made with Carribean rum! A polynesian cocktail is in itself a bit of an oxymoron. The natives of ancient Hawaii and other South Pacific islands did not consume alcohol. Their elixir of choice was kava.

Actually, Polynesian authenticity had nothing to do with it. Rum is a by-product of sugar cane, which was mass produced and a big industry in the Carribean at the time. Hence, it was was the cheapest liquer to mix drinks with. Over time, Hawaiian sugar cane factories began producing rum as well. As the lore of Polynesian culture grew in the 50's & 60's, I think the lines of authenticity blurred and an irony was born: Authentic polynesian cocktails must be made with Carribean rum!

A polynesian cocktail is in itself a bit of an oxymoron. The natives of ancient Hawaii and other South Pacific islands did not consume alcohol. Their elixir of choice was kava.

Post #17653 by PolynesianPop on Tue, Dec 31, 2002 1:59 PM