Post #763616 by AdOrAdam on Tue, May 10, 2016 2:26 PM

On 2016-05-09 10:51, rbeyer68 wrote:

I just returned from London where we spent two nights at the Hilton Park Lane. This means we also went to Trader Vic's twice...

First night:

Mai Tai

Zombie

My significant other had a Tahitian Mudslide for her after dinner drink and it was VERY good. Just don't look up Tahitian Mudslide on Google. You have been warned.

It was a great experience. There were lots of groups of business men and women having drinks and I was amused as the most popular drink for them appeared to be Corona. I guess that is considered exotic for the locals travelers?

Rbeyer68, first time I went there I had the premix Mai Tai & the Zombie too - a potent combo for sure! I staggered out that night :)

I was amazed at people drinking Corona in there too, I guess that's 'playing it safe in dangerous surroundings'.

Having just done it, I disagree - go ahead & google Tahitian Mudslide, just don't expect anything related to the drink or pleasant.

On 2016-05-10 05:27, rbeyer68 wrote:

On 2016-05-09 17:46, hiltiki wrote:
Rick how did the drinks in TV Uk compare to the ones in USA?

I have not been to a Trader Vic's in the USA in at least ten years so it was hard to compare that experience but they were all very good drinks. I was hoping to sit at the bar and see what they used for the Mai Tai but it was very busy. When it cleared out a bit, I was able to watch a few drinks being made and they seemed to have generous pours. Malibu was front and center on the shelf so that was a bit disappointing but it was also at every pub we went to...

Allow me to chime here - I also don't know how comparable to the drinks in the US the drinks are at London's Trader Vics are... but I have sat / pushed / lurched my way to the bar a few times to observe what they pour.

On their speed rail they have Appleton VX, Myers, Green Island regular & overproof.

The Mai Tai is premix, Myers & lime.

The Navy Grog is Myers, OVD Demerara rum, something gold PR style & their Navy Grog club concentrate.

I think (I really can't remember) their Zombie is Appleton VX, Myers & either Green Island or Goslings 151.

Last time I observed was a good 3/4 years ago (during a LH151 drought) so this may all have changed. I don't speak so highly of the drinks but it's still a popular destination for me - a real immersive experience when I revisit.

My two drinks tonight:

Dead Reckoning (made with Mount Gay Black Barrel):

Blue Hawaii:

I hardly ever / never drink the Blue Hawaii but fancied one & added a 1/2oz of maraschino - a nice addition.