Don the Beachcomber was a genius! - General Tiki

KK Kahuna Kent Member Woodland Hills, Ca Joined: Aug 19, 2007 Posts: 82	KK Kahuna Kent Posted posted on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 8:57 PM Reviving this old thread, because it's true - I'm a newbie/malihini here , but after going through some of the Bum's books, now delving into "Tropical Rum Drinks and Cuisine" by the Master himself - ignore the recommended substiturtions for Bacardi & Meyers, and use Cruzan & Appleton good stuff rums - So far I've done the Planter's Rum Punch (Honey Cream made with Sweet Butter from Whole Foods & local So Cal Orange Blossom Honey... amazing!) and the Planter's Rum Punch - Wow! It's like when I saw the "Matisse" show at MOCA years ago - I'm in the presence of true genius! Okay - Next I'll go for the "Beachcomber's Gold" - I can hardly wait! Anybody know how to make original Fassionola?

Reviving this old thread, because it's true - I'm a newbie/malihini here , but after going through some of the Bum's books, now delving into "Tropical Rum Drinks and Cuisine" by the Master himself - ignore the recommended substiturtions for Bacardi & Meyers, and use Cruzan & Appleton good stuff rums -

So far I've done the Planter's Rum Punch (Honey Cream made with Sweet Butter from Whole Foods & local So Cal Orange Blossom Honey... amazing!) and the Planter's Rum Punch - Wow! It's like when I saw the "Matisse" show at MOCA years ago - I'm in the presence of true genius!

Okay - Next I'll go for the "Beachcomber's Gold" - I can hardly wait!

Anybody know how to make original Fassionola?

Post #355681 by Kahuna Kent on Thu, Jan 17, 2008 8:57 PM