The Mai Tai, a component study in Mixology - Tiki Drinks and Food

G GentleHangman Member Stuart, Florida Joined: Jun 23, 2006 Posts: 464	G GentleHangman Posted posted on Tue, Jan 30, 2007 1:18 PM When I use the Meyers with the Appleton VX, because it is sweeter I am able to reduce the 'Rock Candy Syrup' and go with about 1/2 oz of both Orange Curacao and Orgeat (each) and one fresh lime, the juice of which I don't measure. Being a Type 2 Diabetic, this is to my benefit(any time I can cut down on added sugar), and I find the balance of sweet & tart to be just right for me. Occasionally, when the fresh limes on hand are smaller than usual, I might add a touch more lime juice to get the balance I'm looking for. I've made them with just the Appleton VX, and they're still very good - but I prefer adding a dark rum - I've used Meyers, Cruzan and Bacardi Select so far all with acceptable results. My main reason for asking the question in the first place was to get input from others as to what combinations they use, soma of which I'll try. I'm experimenting to obtain a combination readily available from my local liquor store without the need to 'special order' anything. I'm pretty sure that not everyone (myself included) always uses Appleton VX and Saint James Hors D'Age every time. I'd surely like to be able to do that, but then I'd have to take out a loan! I bet you feel more like you do now now than you did when you came in. GH [ Edited by: GentleHangman 2007-01-30 13:41 ]

When I use the Meyers with the Appleton VX, because it is sweeter I am able to reduce the 'Rock Candy Syrup' and go with about 1/2 oz of both Orange Curacao and Orgeat (each) and one fresh lime, the juice of which I don't measure. Being a Type 2 Diabetic, this is to my benefit(any time I can cut down on added sugar), and I find the balance of sweet & tart to be just right for me. Occasionally, when the fresh limes on hand are smaller than usual, I might add a touch more lime juice to get the balance I'm looking for. I've made them with just the Appleton VX, and they're still very good - but I prefer adding a dark rum - I've used Meyers, Cruzan and Bacardi Select so far all with acceptable results.
My main reason for asking the question in the first place was to get input from others as to what combinations they use, soma of which I'll try. I'm experimenting to obtain a combination readily available from my local liquor store without the need to 'special order' anything. I'm pretty sure that not everyone (myself included) always uses Appleton VX and Saint James Hors D'Age every time. I'd surely like to be able to do that, but then I'd have to take out a loan!

I bet you feel more like you do now now than you did when you came in.

[ Edited by: GentleHangman 2007-01-30 13:41 ]

Post #281936 by GentleHangman on Tue, Jan 30, 2007 1:18 PM