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H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2016 11:39 PM Next Barrel Aged (5 months) White Whisky with spices
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H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2016 11:46 PM Did I mention Uber rocks
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H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Apr 18, 2016 11:53 PM Da strip Da Tiki Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2016-04-19 08:03 ]
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2016 9:36 AM On 2016-04-18 23:46, hang10tiki wrote: Did I mention Uber rocks So does your liver! Bravo!
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H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Apr 19, 2016 4:29 PM :)
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M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Wed, Apr 20, 2016 3:23 PM Just did some gardening and wanted something refreshing so made my first ever piña colada from a recipe I'd been saving from Raining and Pouring's Instagram page. Not bad but I prefer Painkillers. Atleast I got to try out my new Siestaware mug! [ Edited by: mikehooker 2016-04-20 16:57 ]
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Wed, Apr 20, 2016 4:56 PM Round two, another Raining and Pouring recipe I'd taken a screen capture of a while back, his take on Never Say Die. It's quite good. As is this record.
F finky099 Tiki Socialite Orange County, CA Joined: May 15, 2012 Posts: 542	F finky099 Posted posted on Wed, Apr 20, 2016 7:37 PM Cobra's Fang from the Total Tiki app. Hamilton's subbed for the last bottle of Lemon Hart I'm rationing out VERY slowly.
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2016 9:19 AM Black Penny, New Orleans, Whisky Sour!
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2016 11:36 AM Tiki Night 2: A Tribute to the Mai-Kai was a strong success. Here's what was on the menu: Round One: Jet Pilot I'm a bit surprised that so many people think this version of the Jet Pilot is one to make you never wanna go back to the Steve Crane version. Admittedly the Crane version is sort of a Zombie but w/differently configured ratios, but I like the darkness of it. This one doesn't have the cinnamon, but the fassionola almost plays a similar role. I might look into remaking this but just cutting down on the booze a bit. Definitely one to let sit and dilute to really enjoy. Round Two: Deep Sea Diver Blended nicely (let's pretend I didn't ignore the first exploding batch of butter in the microwave) and light. Curious to try a regular homemade Pearl Diver as I've only had those outside the house. Love having been able to use my new Pearl Diver glasses. Round Three: Black Magic This has grown on me a bit since testing it on Sunday. The wife definitely doesn't like the coffee, though really it's not that bad especially as the drink sits a bit. Gotta be in the mood for something a bit dark though. Looking forward to trying more coffee-based cocktails now. Round Four: Cobra's Kiss A bit fruity for me, maybe leaving out the grenadine next time would be a fine amount. Needed something light after the dark and heavy Black Magic. Follow me on Instagram http://www.instagram.com/keithkocka [ Edited by: kkocka 2016-04-21 16:47 ]
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2016 11:48 AM Nice job, Keith!
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2016 2:09 PM On 2016-04-21 11:36, kkocka wrote: Round One: Jet Pilot I'm a bit surprised that so many people think this version of the Jet Pilot is one to make you never wanna go back to the Steve Crane version. Admittedly the Crane version is sort of a Zombie but w/differently configured ratios, but I like the darkness of it. This one doesn't have the cinnamon, but the fassionola almost plays a similar role. I might look into remaking this but just cutting down on the booze a bit. Definitely one to let sit and dilute to really enjoy. Hmm, I find the Atomic Grog's Jet Pilot to be so much more balanced than Crane's and one of my favorite drinks to make (though I haven't had one in a while). I guess everyone's taste buds are different. Round Three: Black Magic This has grown on me a bit since testing it on Sunday. The wife definitely doesn't like the coffee, though really it's not that bad especially as the drink sits a bit. Gotta be in the mood for something a bit dark though. Looking forward to trying more coffee-based cocktails now. I'm not a coffee drinker and neither is my wife but last time we were at Mai Kai she ordered the Mutiny. I had some sips and thought it was quite good. I've made it at home a couple times since and think the tribute is damn close. Can't speak for the Black Magic as I've not tried it there or at home but I would recommend giving the Mutiny a whirl. Round Four: Cobra's Fang A bit fruity for me, maybe leaving out the grenadine next time would be a fine amount. Needed something light after the dark and heavy Black Magic. Did you make the Cobra's Fang or Cobra's Kiss? I've never had a Cobra or Cobra's Fang that I really enjoyed but man, that Mai Kai Cobra's Kiss is really something else. I don't find it too fruity at all, rather spicy and somewhat potent. Made it for two different friends recently and they're now obsessed with it. The 151 Swizzle probably still reigns surpreme for me as far as the Mai Kai drinks go.
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Thu, Apr 21, 2016 4:46 PM On 2016-04-21 14:09, mikehooker wrote: Did you make the Cobra's Fang or Cobra's Kiss? I've never had a Cobra or Cobra's Fang that I really enjoyed but man, that Mai Kai Cobra's Kiss is really something else. I don't find it too fruity at all, rather spicy and somewhat potent. Made it for two different friends recently and they're now obsessed with it. Oops, Cobra's Kiss.* I'll amend above. What do you find spicy? I don't think I missed anything though as the last drink of the night I suppose it was possible. 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce orange juice 3/4 ounce falernum 1/2 ounce fassionola 1 ounce gold Jamaican rum 1 ounce dark Jamaican rum 1/4 ounce grenadine 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1/4 teaspoon Pernod
A AdOrAdam Member Wolverhampton, UK Joined: Jun 16, 2013 Posts: 630	A AdOrAdam Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 12:28 AM On 2016-04-21 11:36, kkocka wrote: Tiki Night 2: A Tribute to the Mai-Kai was a strong success. Here's what was on the menu: Round One: Jet Pilot Round Two: Deep Sea Diver Round Three: Black Magic Round Four: Cobra's Kiss Now that's what I call a night of drinking! However you feel about it, HH's Jet Pilot receipe is spot on with what they serve at the Mai Kai. I can recommend the SOS & the Hukilau (my fave of the coffee drinks) for your next tribute night :)
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 7:24 AM Last night I invented the Paisley Park Swizzle in honor of His Royal Badness. Complete with a Raspberry Beret.
JB Jeff Bannow Tiki Socialite Detroit, MI Joined: May 14, 2015 Posts: 284	JB Jeff Bannow Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 7:25 AM On 2016-04-22 07:24, JenTiki wrote: Last night I invented the Paisley Park Swizzle in honor of His Royal Badness. Complete with a Raspberry Beret. Love it!
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 8:52 AM New Orleans, Black Penny Whisky Sidecar!
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 10:40 AM On 2016-04-21 16:46, kkocka wrote: What do you find spicy? I don't think I missed anything though as the last drink of the night I suppose it was possible. 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 ounce orange juice 3/4 ounce falernum 1/2 ounce fassionola 1 ounce gold Jamaican rum 1 ounce dark Jamaican rum 1/4 ounce grenadine 2 dashes Angostura bitters 1/4 teaspoon Pernod What falernum did you use? I make it with my homemade version of Falernum #8. That combined with bitters and a 1/4 teaspoon of Pernod (way more than I put in any other drink) gives it more of a spicy kick than a sweetness to me. I agree with Ad about trying the SOS. That's definitely more on the sweet side and one I need to revisit soon. While it's Mario's take on the Three Dots and Dash, it's not like any I've ever tried. A great drink in it's own right though, and it goes quick. Make it a double!
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 5:49 PM On 2016-04-22 10:40, mikehooker wrote: What falernum did you use? I make it with my homemade version of Falernum #8. That combined with bitters and a 1/4 teaspoon of Pernod (way more than I put in any other drink) gives it more of a spicy kick than a sweetness to me. I agree with Ad about trying the SOS. That's definitely more on the sweet side and one I need to revisit soon. While it's Mario's take on the Three Dots and Dash, it's not like any I've ever tried. A great drink in it's own right though, and it goes quick. Make it a double! I bought Fee Brother's specifically for my tiki night given I wanted to be as accurate as possible to the Mai-Kai tributes. I won't be buying it again it after it's gone (if I don't throw it out before). I think it's the fassionola that makes the drink so sweet, or from what I recall. I might make it again tonight. I'll look into the other drinks shortly, though it'll be a solo quest as our tiki nights are annual and with lots of people. :)
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 10:02 PM Killin some pain
A AdOrAdam Member Wolverhampton, UK Joined: Jun 16, 2013 Posts: 630	A AdOrAdam Posted posted on Fri, Apr 22, 2016 10:37 PM On 2016-04-22 17:49, kkocka wrote: On 2016-04-22 10:40, mikehooker wrote: I agree with Ad about trying the SOS. That's definitely more on the sweet side and one I need to revisit soon. While it's Mario's take on the Three Dots and Dash, it's not like any I've ever tried. A great drink in it's own right though, and it goes quick. Make it a double! I bought Fee Brother's specifically for my tiki night given I wanted to be as accurate as possible to the Mai-Kai tributes. I won't be buying it again it after it's gone (if I don't throw it out before). I think it's the fassionola that makes the drink so sweet, or from what I recall. I might make it again tonight. I'll look into the other drinks shortly, though it'll be a solo quest as our tiki nights are annual and with lots of people. :) I'm a Fee Brothers convert after initially being suprised by it in my first tries - it's just got a great thick flavour unlike Taylor's I was using before. I wouldn't throw it out, just keep trying it out & see if you like it - some drinks, no way, other drinks, it's got to be. But with the Mai Kai recipes using rich sweetners I think you've got to tweak them to balance them to your personal taste - but my experience of the drinks when I went to the Mai Kai was that HH is making amazingly accurate tribute recipes. Here's a few of my tips: Work out your preferred honey mix ratio - I make mine 3:2 instead of 2:1 or 1:1 for all my drinks now. Cut back falernum & fassionola slightly - 3/4 oz could become 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz could become 1/8 oz to suit your tastes. Add a couple of dashes of bitters (i do in the SOS) Try adding a few extra drops of Pernod if the recipe calls for it. I tried the Zulu tribute recipe from Atomic Grog last night, it's a prime example of Mai Kai flavours & one I'll tweak on a second try. Cheers all! :)
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 8:31 PM 3 samplers (2) bannana, PB, Coconut And hab sculp, chili wahoo, cinnamon raisin stout [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2016-04-24 20:37 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 8:40 PM Next stop
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 8:49 PM Next Lots o Mai-Tais n sculpins [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2016-04-24 20:50 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 8:53 PM Next Sculpin
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 8:55 PM Next Sazerac
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 9:21 PM Drinking another Mai Kai tribute Cobra's Kiss with .75 fassionola and no grenadine. Much better though probably not my fav as it's just a lot of strawberry flavor.
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2016 6:20 AM Saturday night I did a side-by-side-by-side tasting.
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2016 9:17 AM New Orleans, Bar Tonique Corpse Reviver No. 2!
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2016 8:50 PM Busting through the recommended Mai Kai tributes: Yeoman's Grog. It's okay, a bit grapefruit-forward, but not a bad Navy Grog variation. [ Edited by: kkocka 2016-04-25 20:53 ]
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Mon, Apr 25, 2016 11:52 PM On 2016-04-25 06:20, JenTiki wrote: Saturday night I did a side-by-side-by-side tasting. Verdict?
J JenTiki Grand Member (1 year) Home of the best rum collection in NC Joined: Jun 16, 2006 Posts: 2336	J JenTiki Posted posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2016 7:52 AM On 2016-04-25 23:52, nui 'umi 'umi wrote: On 2016-04-25 06:20, JenTiki wrote: Saturday night I did a side-by-side-by-side tasting. Verdict? For my palate, they're all quite nice. I like them better as they get older (as is almost always the case for me). The 23 has a very nice complexity and depth of flavor with some spice and toffee notes and a very smooth finish. The younger ones have a bit too much heat on the finish for my tastes. *Your mileage may vary.
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2016 8:59 AM New Orleans, Erin Rose Amber!
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Tue, Apr 26, 2016 10:00 AM Ended the night with a Mai-Kai tribute K.O. Cooler. Strong and punchy but not my fav. I was lazy and not taking pics for the night.
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 8:49 AM New Orleans, Tujaque's Bloody Mary!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 2:58 PM Ballast Point on Linda Vista Rd in San Diego 2 days ago 2 samplers Then Sculpin wit sushi
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 3:10 PM Yesterday Then Then Ballast Point Little Italy
H HopeChest Member East Bay, CA Joined: Oct 19, 2015 Posts: 508	H HopeChest Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 4:54 PM Hang10tiki: you've been flying the Ballast Point flag for some time now, so the other day when I was offered a beer I chose a BP Sculpin to try for the first time. I am not a big IPA fan as I don't like overly hopped beer but I have to say - that must have been the best IPA I have ever had. Really well balanced flavor and not super bitter. Loved it!
T thePorpoise Tiki Socialite Tampa Bay Joined: Jan 23, 2011 Posts: 1519	T thePorpoise Posted posted on Wed, Apr 27, 2016 9:18 PM Jon you making me jealoust, man!!!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2016 8:39 AM HopeChest- welcome aboard. Keep an eye out for the habanero and the pineapple sculpin Porp- :)
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2016 8:58 AM New Orleans, Sylvain Bourbon Milk Punch!
B bkrownd Tiki Centralite Steamy Hilo, HI Joined: Sep 01, 2015 Posts: 97	B bkrownd Posted posted on Thu, Apr 28, 2016 5:26 PM I have finally found a bottle of Diplomatico rum. (About $45) I was surprised to discover that it is REALLY sweet - like a liqueur. It has a nice flavor, but is just too sweet for me so I'll stick to the Pampero Aniversario as my dark rum. [ Edited by: bkrownd 2016-04-28 17:29 ]