Post #315874 by Dan on Fri, Jun 29, 2007 9:49 PM

I have been making tiki drinks for about a year and a half in the wilds of Mesopotamia. The limes keep for days and are no problem. I know this is going to provoke cries of sacrilege but you may want to consider "juice box" type juices. While it is not what I would suggest using in the comfort of your own home bar, they are excellent for keeping the juice palatable and for transport. Something you may not have considered is how quickly the ice is going to melt. Even in a cooler the low humidity and high temperatures are going to conspire to reduce the ice available to you at an astronomical rate. The importance of keeping the booze at least shaded, and preferably buried cannot be overstated. Warm spirits will quickly ruin the flavor and consistency of your drinks.