Post #20976 by donhonyc on Sun, Jan 26, 2003 4:56 PM

SUCCESS!
Got the orgeat and everything is tiki lamps and Arthur Lyman. Next thing I gotta work on is getting more crushed ice, some curacao that ISN'T blue, and cool dragon glasses like they have at Chan's Dragon Inn (can probably get those in China town) and I'll be in real business. But yeah as far as the taste, it's all Elvis Hawaii '72. Nice! Also...I think I've noticed the importance of the cherry/pineapple garnish. Without the faint smell of the pineapple on the glass edge the drink loses that tiki/tropical feel, even if it is mixed well. I think I've stumbled (no pun intended) on a small revelation concerning drink mixology. I think guys like Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber really knew what the f' they were doing!!!! It's those litle nuances that make the stuff. Props to Traitor Vic for the tip on finding the Orgeat at a specialty coffee dealer. I bought the Torani brand which is the same brand you find behind the counter at any coffee sipping joint.
Anybody got any special recipes for a Zombie?
:drink: Mahalo!

[ Edited by: donhonyc on 2003-01-26 16:58 ]