Post #236961 by Chip and Andy on Fri, Jun 9, 2006 12:15 PM

Liter-Schmeter.....

To make any drink in large quantities, you need to be aware that not all ingredients scale equally. Liquor is easy, you simply multiply by how many you are making (unless you are dealing with overproof stuff). The flavorings take a bit of finese....

To Punch a Mai-Tai:

You do the math as to how much you need of what, then adjust as follows:

Start with approximately 3/4 of what the recipe calls for on lime juice. 1/2 if you are using bottled.
Start with approximately 1/2 of the bar syrup or Rock Candy sryup.
Start with a bit more than 3/4 of your orgeat and triplesec/cointreau by total volume (or your mix if that is what you are using).

Mix and taste. You can add more of whatever you need in small amounts. A little lime goes a long way and the sugar in the volumes for a punch can actually make your punch sickly, sticky sweet. You can always add ingredients to achieve balance, but you can't take away ingredients once they are in the bowl.

And, there is the added benefit of "Chef's Treat" as you taste-test the recipe!

Enjoy! And welcome to Tiki Central!