Post #645690 by Q-tiki on Thu, Jul 26, 2012 10:36 AM

Fortunately, I haven't had that happen... yet. I agree with some of the other comments and your own example of making "Hawaiian Paradise" for those who don't really appreciate the more intricate drinks. If you know they don't have the palate for the finer drinks then have something already prepared "just for them". You might even make them feel special in the process. :wink:
I guess you just have to go slowly until you figure out whether their tastes will warrant the good stuff or not.

This is a bit off topic, but I am having a similar problem where family or friends are now buying me tiki decor. I politely accept and thank them, but it is all cheesy brightly colored schmaltz (that's a fun word!) from Big Lots or some other discount store. What in the world am I gonna do with these things and how do I make them stop? One is from my son and daughter, one from my sister and one from a friend. They were all quite pleased with themselves that they had found me something "Tiki" and I don't want to hurt their feelings because it was a very nice gesture, but now I don't know how to deal with it.

On a side note... The rums you let me taste at The Hideaway were outta sight! I really enjoyed that.

Cheers!

David

One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong and four of weak.

[ Edited by: Q-tiki 2012-07-26 10:38 ]