Post #256222 by DrMiguelito on Fri, Sep 22, 2006 12:44 PM

On 2006-03-23 15:21, TikiSan wrote:

On 2006-01-18 13:39, TikiSan wrote:

Puka Punch. From Tiki Ti, published in Jeff Berry's "Intoxica!", and again as prepared by Martin, late of Trader Vic's. Comic Book (Tiki Bar) Guy was incorrect, best drink ever: Puka Punch*...

What rum do you use for the dark West Indies rum that the recipe calls for? I believe Havana Club is what they mean. Anybody have an opinion?

I emailed Jeff Berry and this is what he said:

"I use Cruzan amber rum. The red label should say "Cruzan Estate Dark"; it sells in the $10 range. Good stuff, and cheap too!

Cheers, Bum"

The Puka Punch is FANTASTIC! I finally got around to making one last night. I used Havana Club for the West Indies rum, and I used regular-proof El Dorado for the float instead of Lemon Hart 151 (I avoid 151 if I have to work the next day). It's a complicated drink to make -- lots of ingredients, plus crushed ice, plus liquified honey, plus blender -- but it's truly a work of art when it's done, and it tastes great. It looks like I have a new favorite.