Post #728618 by Hurricane Hayward on Mon, Sep 29, 2014 12:10 AM

Aloha Mike. FYI, The Mai-Kai will sub grapefruit for pineapple upon request. It's indeed sweeter, but extra bitters does indeed help.

Bonus tip: I haven't updated my blog yet, but it's pretty clear from all my research that the Barrel is pulse blended with crushed ice, not shaken with cubed ice as the Bum stated in Taboo Table. It's a subtle difference, but it can make for a richer and frothier drink (especially if blended in a spindle mixer).

Okole maluna!

On 2014-09-26 17:39, mikehooker wrote:
Nice, relaxing evening at home with Arthur and a barrel 'o rum. I used Kohala Bay and Flor De Cana 4 year silver and i subbed pineapple for grapefruit. A tad sweet but maybe it'll mellow as some of the ice melts.

EDIT: Drink was delicious but maybe should have added a dash or two more of bitters or a some more club soda to make it perfecto. I guess I'll have to try again...

[ Edited by: mikehooker 2014-09-26 18:38 ]