Post #748537 by nui 'umi 'umi on Mon, Aug 3, 2015 9:28 PM

On 2015-08-01 23:32, mikehooker wrote:
I've been messing around with the pieces of eight A LOT lately. First time I made it every sip was like heaven and every attempt since has failed miserably. I think I just had magical lemons that first time cuz every which way I make it now is far too tart and tastes like spiked lemonade and is never as balanced and refreshing as that first time. Even when making it the identical way. So I started changing measurements, rums, passion fruit syrups, and whatever I try I just can't quite nail it like that first time. Even bringing lemon down to 3/4 and lime up to 3/4, it tastes like fucking lemonade. Help me Nui!

Hey Mike,
This drink, imho, demands bright yellow firm lemons. Not just fresh squeezed but just barely ripe lemons. S0 tasty.
I made a Piece's of Eight using soft, slightly off color lemons and it was awful.
Funny, seems to me that limes are far juicier and flavorful when a little soft.
Keep us posted,Cheers