Post #480198 by TTGIF on Sat, Aug 29, 2009 7:03 PM

Thank you so much for all the great advice!

I noticed that my orgeat separated when I left it out at room temperature, and so I think you are right about the "microparticles." Like a dummy, I shook it and now they are back in suspension - oh well - I know how to get them out again. It has vodka in it, so this should help preserve it without refrigeration, right?

Thanks also for the recommendation on the dark rum - How much should I put in a Mai Tai? When I don't use 2 oz Appletons, I am using an oz each of white rum (Wray and Nephew overproof) and an oz of Goslings Black Seal, although this is not my favorite - I personally think the overproof makes it too rough, but maybe it's the rum - any opinions on Goslings?

I am having a great time making the rock candy swizzle sticks BTW - can't wait to impress everyone at my big Tiki party next weekend! We are doing major construction to expand our outside tiki bar/hut. I will post pics when we are thru.

This is such a wonderful resource!

TTGIF