Post #319183 by Chip and Andy on Tue, Jul 17, 2007 4:47 AM

On 2007-07-16 21:01, TraderPeg wrote:
I swear by that El Dorado 15 Year. I've made Mai Tais with several variations including the classic Jamaican/Martinique, but when I make them with the El Dorado, I just want to lick the glass clean. So open that next!

When I was trying to learn about rums, I lined up all my bottles and lots of little glasses and I just sipped. And I learned a lot that way. I do that with all my ingredients now, syrups, juices, bitters, etc.

Also, mixing your way through the Grog Log, you may find that your palate will become more sophisticated as you go along and what might seem too strong or "rummy" early on will be just what you like later -- or you could get a taste for the tartness of certain juices that made you pucker before.

What a wonderful learning experience... I hear my shaker calling...

Me and my liver couln't agree more! On all counts! The El Dorado 15 makes my favorite version of the Mai-Tai, but I think it makes the best drink when you add ice and a small squeeze of lime.

And, the tasting trick is absolutly priceless when trying to 'discover' your bar. You will need that base tasting profile to know how to adjust a recipe to your liking.

And, I too hear your shaker calling, when are we going to get the Florida Ohana all together for drinks?