Post #653697 by Swanky on Fri, Sep 28, 2012 12:13 PM

Revisiting this drink...

First, I changed "Swanky's Magic" to "The Headshrinker" in the Grogalizer. My goal was not to dissect and create the Black Magic. My goal was to make a cocktail that has the essence of the Black Magic. I don't want side-by-side comparisons. My recipe is a lot more approachable I think.

Second, #7 IS NOT Don's Mix. The ingredient in the Zombie Punch is #4, which the Bum found was Grapefruit and Cinnamon. #7 is not the same as #4. And it does not work in the drink. I have the original recipe and if you use Don's Mix, the drink is not good.

Third, I could not approximate this drink without making extra strong real Kona coffee.

I am happy with the version I have come up with now, using Jim's recipe as a guide and tweaking. I really need to sample it again at the Mai-Kai to be sure. All think we are within a couple of degrees of it now.

All-in-all, Jim's recipe is close to what I made, but I just removed the Don's Mix and retinkered the sweet ingredients.

Hey, Jim, order me one, strain the ice out and mail it in a zip lock bag...

Mai-Kai Memories Series Custom ceramic mugs!

[ Edited by: Swanky 2012-09-28 12:19 ]