Trader Vic's Black Sand Beach - Tiki Drinks and Food

T thejp2000 Tiki Centralite Oakland, CA Joined: Jul 24, 2004 Posts: 17	T thejp2000 Posted posted on Thu, Sep 14, 2017 11:44 PM This last Sunday in the San Jose Mercury News, they published the recipe for Trader Vic's Black Sand Beach: http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/12/cocktail-recipe-trader-vics-black-sand-beach/ My wife had ordered this drink when we went to Trader Vic's in July, and we absolutely loved it; so we were very excited to see that the recipe was now available. Does anyone have any idea what kind of rums they use for this drink? The recipe calls for coconut rum (blech!) and 151 rum. I tried making it last night and used Brinley Gold Shipwreck Coconut rum, which I'd heard is miles better than Malibu. It was good, but I still had the feeling of meh... it's still a drink made with coconut rum. It didn't taste nearly as good as I remembered from TV's. Do they use an off-the-shelf coconut rum, or do you suppose they infuse their own? I was thinking I could possibly try using a regular rum and then adding some Coco Lopez cream of coconut, but I'm afraid that would turn the drink gray instead of black. (It was a pretty amazing looking drink with the activated charcoal, which I got from the vitamin section of CVS.) Also, any ideas on the brand of 151? I used Hamilton 151, which I figured was a safe bet. Any leads (or speculation) would be much appreciated. And for your convenience, here's the recipe: Trader Vic’s Black Sand Beach Squeeze of lime Dash activated charcoal 3/4 ounce rock candy syrup (or simple syrup) 1 1/2 ounce pineapple juice 2 ounce coconut rum 1/2 ounce 151 rum Mix the syrup with the activated charcoal, starting with just a quarter of a tablet (you can add more if you want the cocktail to be darker, though be careful because activated charcoal can interact with medications). Once charcoal is thoroughly dissolved, mix all ingredients together in a shaker, add ice, shake, and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a flower, pineapple slice, or lime wheel.

This last Sunday in the San Jose Mercury News, they published the recipe for Trader Vic's Black Sand Beach:

http://www.mercurynews.com/2017/08/12/cocktail-recipe-trader-vics-black-sand-beach/

My wife had ordered this drink when we went to Trader Vic's in July, and we absolutely loved it; so we were very excited to see that the recipe was now available. Does anyone have any idea what kind of rums they use for this drink? The recipe calls for coconut rum (blech!) and 151 rum. I tried making it last night and used Brinley Gold Shipwreck Coconut rum, which I'd heard is miles better than Malibu. It was good, but I still had the feeling of meh... it's still a drink made with coconut rum. It didn't taste nearly as good as I remembered from TV's. Do they use an off-the-shelf coconut rum, or do you suppose they infuse their own? I was thinking I could possibly try using a regular rum and then adding some Coco Lopez cream of coconut, but I'm afraid that would turn the drink gray instead of black. (It was a pretty amazing looking drink with the activated charcoal, which I got from the vitamin section of CVS.)

Also, any ideas on the brand of 151? I used Hamilton 151, which I figured was a safe bet.

Any leads (or speculation) would be much appreciated.

And for your convenience, here's the recipe:

Trader Vic’s Black Sand Beach

Squeeze of lime
Dash activated charcoal
3/4 ounce rock candy syrup (or simple syrup)
1 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
2 ounce coconut rum
1/2 ounce 151 rum

Mix the syrup with the activated charcoal, starting with just a quarter of a tablet (you can add more if you want the cocktail to be darker, though be careful because activated charcoal can interact with medications).

Once charcoal is thoroughly dissolved, mix all ingredients together in a shaker, add ice, shake, and strain into a coupe. Garnish with a flower, pineapple slice, or lime wheel.

Post #779729 by thejp2000 on Thu, Sep 14, 2017 11:44 PM