Post #800791 by PineappleWhip on Wed, Feb 19, 2020 11:30 AM

Hamo,
As you know....peoples tastes are all very unique....but, personally, I think the Vanuatu Sands is good as is. I think it actually is very alcohol forward, which is nice, to allow the flavors of the rum to come thru....but, I would say this is a slow sipping drink. Also, personally, I think it does better with the block of ice, instead of crushed. The first time I made it, I didn't have any block frozen, and with the crushed it seemed to water it down quickly.... but, these are my personal opinions, certainly, others might think differently. It's very interesting to me, mixology.....creating a drink that many people like, even though their tastes can sometimes be very different.

mikehooker,
The recipe for the 2020 Swizzle was inspired by the 2070 Swizzle, in which the name was derived by the rums going into it. So, in the 2020 Swizzle the rums used add up to 2020....kind of derivative, but, it was a thought that occurred and it's all for fun, so....

Mount Gay XO Est. 1703
Lemon Hart 151
Hamilton 151
El Dorado 15

I thought it would be better to use a different 151 to make the distinction,...seeing as how I needed the 151 number twice but, also, that I actually really like the different flavor profiles in both the Lemon Hart and also Hamilton. I actually tasted these rums as a blend before pouring the drink....and I actually like the blend :)

But Hamo, I do understand about the lack of availability....as we discussed before, I was shooting for something that was relatively easy to find in terms of ingredients....but, that's not always an easy thing to do, just within the area, some things are harder to find, let alone different states...or countries for that matter.
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