Is Torani Hazelnut syrup a good substitute or orgeat syrup in a Mai Tai - Tiki Drinks and Food

CAA Chip and Andy Member Corner table, Molokai Lounge, Mai-Kai. Joined: Jul 13, 2004 Posts: 2277	CAA Chip and Andy Posted posted on Tue, May 24, 2011 12:45 PM On 2011-05-22 12:42, old band alum wrote: is Torani Hazelnut syrup a good substitute in a Mai Tai? Well, if its all you can get it you can make it work. Most of the Torani stuff is overly sweet in my opinion. And overall I find the flavors to be a bit dull. I think if you add a wee bit more lime to offset the sweet of the Torani you should wind up with a decent Mai Tai. And maybe use a a drier triple-sec like Cointreau maybe? Basically, you tell us. Does the Hazelnut work in your Mai Tai? Does the Torani make it sweeter? Does the hazelnut make a difference with your rums?

On 2011-05-22 12:42, old band alum wrote:
is Torani Hazelnut syrup a good substitute in a Mai Tai?

Well, if its all you can get it you can make it work.

Most of the Torani stuff is overly sweet in my opinion. And overall I find the flavors to be a bit dull.

I think if you add a wee bit more lime to offset the sweet of the Torani you should wind up with a decent Mai Tai. And maybe use a a drier triple-sec like Cointreau maybe?

Basically, you tell us. Does the Hazelnut work in your Mai Tai? Does the Torani make it sweeter? Does the hazelnut make a difference with your rums?

Post #590558 by Chip and Andy on Tue, May 24, 2011 12:45 PM