Post #632778 by TropicDrinkBoy on Tue, Apr 17, 2012 11:11 PM

Hi Tom,

Thanks again for all you've done to enhance my enjoyment of "Dr. Funk" cocktails! I tried to create an authentic Dr. Funk based on the recipe you posted from the "Mystic Isles of the South Seas" book. I mixed 1 1/2 ounces of Absinthe, a large dash of "Small Hand Foods" Grenadine (hard to find but probably the best grenadine on earth), the juice of a small Persian lime and eight ounces of club soda. I didn't add ice as I doubt they had much of that before refrigeration in Samoa. I used the juice of one small Persian lime rather than the juice of two limes since I didn't have any "bartender limes" (Key limes) that they probably were using in Doctor Funk's time. The result was a refreshing drink that I will make again. The ingredients were in balance though I will try using some ice next time although warm was O.K.!