Post #262870 by Chip and Andy on Thu, Oct 26, 2006 10:31 AM

On 2006-10-25 19:48, Davez_tikiz wrote:
...But after a couple minutes I went back, and it had mellowed a lot. Better, but still not good in my opinion.

I'll have to try another Pernod drink to see if that's what I didn't like. Suggestions on a good one???

I don't have a suggestion on a drink because I suspect that you like your cocktails a bit sweeter than I do....

I do, however, have a suggestion that may help overall: For the drinks that go in the shaker, shake hard and long (giggle all you want, it is kinda funny). Shake until your hand goes numb from the cold. Shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker. Then shake a bit more. Most tiki drinks have a lot of ingredients in them and you need to work hard to get them all to combine well, and never forget the water you are adding while shaking. No one wants to admit you are adding water to the drink because it sounds bad, but you are adding water for a reason and that is to help balance all of the flavors.

Enjoy the journey and let us know what you find along the way....