Can't find my shingle stain - Tiki Drinks and Food

RA Registered Astronaut Member Joined: Mar 05, 2006 Posts: 66	RA Registered Astronaut Posted posted on Sun, Jul 9, 2006 2:40 PM I mixed the shingle stain recipe with the ingredients noted although I used Trader Vic's dark rum instead of his Mai Tai rum. The cranberry I used was not ocean spray and I encourage anyone attempting to mix this drink to use Trader Joe's "100% Cranberry" which is exactly what it says it is. If you do not have access to a Trader Joe's store then I guess use the Ocean Spray that is not a "cocktail juice." But due to the tanginess of the Trader Joe's cranberry mixed with the lime juice, just a dash of grenadine makes this a very nice "dry" cocktail that was nicely complimented by the Trader Vic's dark rum. Very refreshing and light, as it calls for only an ounce and a half of rum, which is a nice change of pace as trying to perfect the Navy Grog has my liver screaming for dear mercy.

I mixed the shingle stain recipe with the ingredients noted although I used Trader Vic's dark rum instead of his Mai Tai rum. The cranberry I used was not ocean spray and I encourage anyone attempting to mix this drink to use Trader Joe's "100% Cranberry" which is exactly what it says it is. If you do not have access to a Trader Joe's store then I guess use the Ocean Spray that is not a "cocktail juice." But due to the tanginess of the Trader Joe's cranberry mixed with the lime juice, just a dash of grenadine makes this a very nice "dry" cocktail that was nicely complimented by the Trader Vic's dark rum. Very refreshing and light, as it calls for only an ounce and a half of rum, which is a nice change of pace as trying to perfect the Navy Grog has my liver screaming for dear mercy.

Post #241863 by Registered Astronaut on Sun, Jul 9, 2006 2:40 PM