Making Pimento Dram - Tiki Drinks and Food

S Swanky Tiki Socialite Hapa Haole Hideaway, Knoxville, TN Joined: Apr 03, 2002 Posts: 5398	S Swanky Posted posted on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 8:44 AM I have used Wray & Nephew and I have used PGA and vodka. Any high octane is good, the less flavor the better. You must use high proof as you will be cutting by half when you add the syrup. I would not use anything fancy for sure. I would not really use LH or other flavorful rums as I want a pure syrup. No cloves, no cinnamon, just allspice. Adding the other stuff muddies the waters. I can add clove if I want by way of falernum, and cinnamon with cinnamon syrup. As for the 6 weeks thing, I have no clue where that comes from. I use it immediately after I make it. I also keep the berries in the fridge after I strain and may reuse them a few times.

I have used Wray & Nephew and I have used PGA and vodka. Any high octane is good, the less flavor the better. You must use high proof as you will be cutting by half when you add the syrup. I would not use anything fancy for sure. I would not really use LH or other flavorful rums as I want a pure syrup. No cloves, no cinnamon, just allspice. Adding the other stuff muddies the waters. I can add clove if I want by way of falernum, and cinnamon with cinnamon syrup.

As for the 6 weeks thing, I have no clue where that comes from. I use it immediately after I make it. I also keep the berries in the fridge after I strain and may reuse them a few times.

Post #659116 by Swanky on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 8:44 AM