A Spiritous Journey through Remixed - From the Astro Aku Aku to the Zadaran Storm - Tiki Drinks and Food

D Destro100 Tiki Socialite Joined: Jun 28, 2012 Posts: 137	D Destro100 Posted posted on Mon, Mar 3, 2014 7:11 AM Hey Folks, Thanks again for the encouragement and interest. It's always nice to know that some folks are enjoying the journey with me. AdorAdam - You had two good questions Do I revisit drinks? Unfortunately, at this point I don't. If a drink seems off, beyond dilution, I will try to tinker with it slightly. I will definitely revisit some of these when I have company, but at this point, the task is still pretty intimidatingly large so I'm trying to plow forward and enjoy each drink on its own. You also mention that sometimes you appreciate a drink more the second time. This is true, but there are so many factors that contribute to the experience including: accompanying food, quality of the ingredients, time of day, time of week, time of year, previous drinks enjoyed, setting and especially company. This is why I don't claim to make any definitive ratings; not even for myself. These reviews simply capture a moment of time and allow me to safely assume within a range of a point (including halves), how much I generally enjoy each drink. Regarding the order of drinks I am trying to stay in order, but it's not always possible. I'm still trying to get my hands on that Parfait Amor for the Royal Daiquiri - I haven't forgot you!!! In the case of the Hurricane and Rumrunner, I simply ran out of passionfruit syrup, didn't have Bacardi 151, and at the same time had some fresh oranges I wanted to use. I don't expect to ever jump more than 3-4 pages ahead. In truth I try not to peek too far ahead. I love the surprise. Hiltiki - Glad you enjoyed the Krakatoa. You must try the Mai Kai drinks. They are just as unique and delicious in their own way Hurricane - You are damn right! There better be a coffee-based drink on his menu. As a matter of fact, I would love to see a Beachbum book of just original drinks. Do you think he has ever considered this?

Hey Folks,

Thanks again for the encouragement and interest. It's always nice to know that some folks are enjoying the journey with me.

AdorAdam - You had two good questions
Do I revisit drinks?
Unfortunately, at this point I don't. If a drink seems off, beyond dilution, I will try to tinker with it slightly.

I will definitely revisit some of these when I have company, but at this point, the task is still pretty intimidatingly large so I'm trying to plow forward and enjoy each drink on its own.

You also mention that sometimes you appreciate a drink more the second time. This is true, but there are so many factors that contribute to the experience including: accompanying food, quality of the ingredients, time of day, time of week, time of year, previous drinks enjoyed, setting and especially company. This is why I don't claim to make any definitive ratings; not even for myself. These reviews simply capture a moment of time and allow me to safely assume within a range of a point (including halves), how much I generally enjoy each drink.

Regarding the order of drinks
I am trying to stay in order, but it's not always possible. I'm still trying to get my hands on that Parfait Amor for the Royal Daiquiri - I haven't forgot you!!! In the case of the Hurricane and Rumrunner, I simply ran out of passionfruit syrup, didn't have Bacardi 151, and at the same time had some fresh oranges I wanted to use. I don't expect to ever jump more than 3-4 pages ahead. In truth I try not to peek too far ahead. I love the surprise.

Hiltiki - Glad you enjoyed the Krakatoa. You must try the Mai Kai drinks. They are just as unique and delicious in their own way

Hurricane - You are damn right! There better be a coffee-based drink on his menu. As a matter of fact, I would love to see a Beachbum book of just original drinks. Do you think he has ever considered this?

Post #709932 by Destro100 on Mon, Mar 3, 2014 7:11 AM