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M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11053	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Nov 12, 2017 2:09 PM Science Baby!!!
PP Prikli Pear Tiki Socialite New Braunfels, Texas Joined: Jan 04, 2017 Posts: 1026	PP Prikli Pear Posted posted on Mon, Nov 13, 2017 9:47 AM On 2017-11-12 09:45, PalmtreePat wrote: from a glencairn glass for maximum pretension. Bonus points for advanced use of self-awareness! :lol:
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Mon, Nov 13, 2017 10:27 AM Melrose Umbrella Company Negroni (with Veda-Roux!)
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Mon, Nov 13, 2017 1:53 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Nov 13, 2017 7:10 PM Plantation 20th Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw!!! [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-11-13 19:12 ]
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Tue, Nov 14, 2017 12:02 PM Melrose Umbrella Company White Negroni (and Veda-Roux!)
H HopeChest Member East Bay, CA Joined: Oct 19, 2015 Posts: 508	H HopeChest Posted posted on Tue, Nov 14, 2017 5:28 PM On 2017-11-13 13:53, Tiki-boss wrote: WHOA - I've never heard of this place!! I'm going out to Walnut Creek this weekend so I am definitely going to pop in for a tipple.
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Tue, Nov 14, 2017 10:37 PM On 2017-11-14 17:28, HopeChest wrote: On 2017-11-13 13:53, Tiki-boss wrote: WHOA - I've never heard of this place!! I'm going out to Walnut Creek this weekend so I am definitely going to pop in for a tipple. My favorite place for seafood in the east bay. Well known for seafood but some don't realize they also have a good cocktail program. For years they had been one of the only non-tiki places I knew of in the area that had a somewhat authentic Mai Tai on the menu. [ Edited by: Tiki-boss 2017-11-14 22:38 ]
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Tue, Nov 14, 2017 10:47 PM Zombie Jungle Bird Headhunter's Grog Jungle Bird Sacramento, California
H HopeChest Member East Bay, CA Joined: Oct 19, 2015 Posts: 508	H HopeChest Posted posted on Wed, Nov 15, 2017 11:52 AM On 2017-11-14 22:37, Tiki-boss wrote: My favorite place for seafood in the east bay. Well known for seafood but some don't realize they also have a good cocktail program. For years they had been one of the only non-tiki places I knew of in the area that had a somewhat authentic Mai Tai on the menu. [ Edited by: Tiki-boss 2017-11-14 22:38 ] Nice! I am an alcotarian (a vegetarian who will happily go to any non-veggie restaurant as long as they have cocktails) but my missus loves seafood so this sounds perfect. Thanks for the tip, mate!
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2017 6:06 PM Pre Steelers game warm up :)
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2017 7:53 PM Sounds like good times Jon. I'm gonna be in Vegas next week. Will be stopping into Frankie's at some point. Probably day after Thanksgiving. It would be cool to meet up for a cocktail or two.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1913	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Thu, Nov 16, 2017 10:56 PM Great research, Pat. Havana Club 3 tops my list of Daiquiri rums as well, well ahead of the competition. A few of my top runners up that you may or may not have tried: El Dorado 3 and Banks 5 Island. On 2017-11-12 09:45, PalmtreePat wrote: After many, many daiquiris (and a jalapeno cheeseburger) I've completed my first round of taste testing in search of the perfect sub for Bacardi 1909. The results were...surprising. Full disclosure: each rum was tasted straight first, side by side with a pour of Bacardi 1909, from a glencairn glass for maximum pretension. For the daiquiri test I made them according to the improved recipe in POTC, using limes I "liberated" from the neighbors tree as they were needed to ensure that lackluster fruit didn't drag any drinks down. Havana Club 3 was the most interesting entry. Tasted alone, side by side with the 1909, it's a very different beast. Heavier than just about any other aged white I've had, with enough hogo to it that one of my tasters likened it to a Jamaican rum. Yet when mixed in a daiquiri, it lightens up considerably, with lots of citrus flavors and an after-taste that is very close to the chocolate-ish flavor on the 1909's finish. The only thing HC3 misses is the super dry, crisp aroma 1909 imparts to the drink, which may in part be a product of the 1909 being higher ABV than anything else on the board. Recommended if you can get it. Plantation 3 Star, Flor de Cana 4 Extra Seco, and Brugal Especial all came in roughly the same bracket for being close, but not quite perfect analogs to 1909. 3 Star is the closest in overall flavor, both by itself and in a daiquiri, but again, it smells sweeter rather than dry and isn't quite as assertive. Bone-dry Brugal I found came closest to 1909 in aroma, and in a daiquiri brought plenty of citrus flavor (orange in particular) but was missing some of the brown sugary and vanilla flavors on the finish. FDC hews closer to 3 Star than Brugal, and the daiquiri I made with it was, for lack of a better word, "darker" in flavor than the other two. And the big shocker: Cana Brava came in dead last. With the closest ABV to Bacardi 1909 (86 to the BC's 89), a full 3 years of age on it, and a Cuban rum master at the helm, I went into this expecting it to smear the competition. And it didn't. Tasted side by side with the 1909, both straight and mixed, it was noticeably lacking in both flavor and aroma, far more than the slight difference in concentration can account for. We actually went back and did blind tastings to make sure we weren't biasing it into oblivion, and it still missed the mark. Afterwards I tested CB against the HC3, presumably its closest relative, and it fell short again. Nor could it best any of the other rums. Despite being a higher proof than all of them, it still came dangerously close to tasting like vodka in comparison, and, barring that I might have just gotten a bad bottle, I think I know why. When we took the Hampden Estate rum tour our guide explained the different ABVs they distill to for different products: the 80s is their mark for rum, while 90% and higher is for vodka. Cana Brava's website states that they distill to 92-94%. Now I don't know what proof the rest of these get distilled to, and I'm sure that CB doesn't get re-distilled over and over again like a true vodka would be, but it certainly tastes like the 86 Co has gone too far in its efforts to produce a smooth, dry spirit and lost alot of flavor. Given that Cana Brava often costs at least $5 more than any of these other rums, I honestly can't say I'll be buying it again in the future. Final results: Havana Club 3 still reigns supreme, both for tasty daiquiris in general and specifically as an analog to the elusive Bacardi 1909. Plantation, Flor De Cana, and Brugal are all fine daiquiri rums and each is similar in its own way to 1909. Cana Brava is...limp. This has been a fun experiment, but I'm just getting started. I still need to give El Dorado 3, Royal Standard, Selvarey, Cruzan Diamond, and Cartavio their fair shake. I may also go the Kohala Bay route and start blending different white rums together to replicate the flavor profile I'm after. Diplomatico just released an aged white at 47% ABV, which could strengthen a blend and help it cut through more in a mixed drink.
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2017 8:50 AM On 2017-11-16 22:56, Hurricane Hayward wrote: Great research, Pat. Havana Club 3 tops my list of Daiquiri rums as well, well ahead of the competition. A few of my top runners up that you may or may not have tried: El Dorado 3 and Banks 5 Island. Mahalo HH. I'd totally forgotten about Banks, definitely going to add that to my list.
TBD The Below Decks Member Joined: Apr 26, 2013 Posts: 718	TBD The Below Decks Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2017 1:55 PM The Melrose Umbrella Company
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2017 4:35 PM Threw back a few at Trader Sam's: -Chartreuse Swizzle -Rum Around the Christmas Tree -La Florida -Unnamed/unknown with bourbon, vermouth, bitters, cherry herring, and 1 or 2 others I can't recall.
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2017 5:51 PM The Beachcomber’s Shanty
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 17, 2017 6:12 PM Boss man- let me know Dinner Then Dessert Worst sound ever, slurp of an empty tiki mug through my straw [ Edited by: hang10tiki 2017-11-17 18:14 ]
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 5:42 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 5:43 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 5:45 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 5:47 PM Free drinks
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11053	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 6:36 PM Tamarind Margarita
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 7:08 PM Cheers MDM
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Sat, Nov 18, 2017 9:40 PM Had a Hemingway’s Dream and a Walker at Hatch in Tustin, California.The Dream is their version of a daiquiri made with Papa’s Pilar Cask Rum-almost impossible to obtain. Makes an exquisite cocktail. The Walker is a very good Zombie. Sorry-no pix. Cheers
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Sun, Nov 19, 2017 12:41 PM On 2017-11-18 21:40, nui 'umi 'umi wrote: Had a Hemingway’s Dream and a Walker at Hatch in Tustin, California.The Dream is their version of a daiquiri made with Papa’s Pilar Cask Rum-almost impossible to obtain. Makes an exquisite cocktail. The Walker is a very good Zombie. Sorry-no pix. Cheers Wow, that place is only 20 minutes from me AND it's on the way to Hi Times. Perfect excuse to visit!
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11053	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sun, Nov 19, 2017 7:00 PM Dark N' Story and Tangaroa
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Sun, Nov 19, 2017 9:16 PM On 2017-11-19 12:41, PalmtreePat wrote: Wow, that place is only 20 minutes from me AND it's on the way to Hi Times. Perfect excuse to visit! Did i mention that the grindz are ono? Have fun.
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Sun, Nov 19, 2017 9:39 PM Making me excited to get Vegas this week Jon! As for me I did my drinking at home this weekend. Double Mai Tai Hurricane Zombie Three Dots and a Dash
P PalmtreePat Tiki Socialite Los Angeles, CA Joined: Oct 07, 2014 Posts: 360	P PalmtreePat Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2017 11:37 AM The first of many Jet Pilots (Mai Kai tribute recipe). Gotta use up my Hamilton 151 so I'll have an excuse to head down into Hatch/Hi Times territory.
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Mon, Nov 20, 2017 9:51 PM An original recipe I’m working on, tentatively called, “The Golden Forbidden Lei” (via Tiki Bar Name Generator)
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2017 12:42 PM Drawing up the next project Witco I saw in Chicago Spousal unit opened up a cold one :)
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2017 12:57 PM Corn N Oil
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Nov 22, 2017 5:55 PM
ROTR rum on the rideau Tiki Socialite Ottawa, Ont. Joined: Apr 29, 2016 Posts: 133	ROTR rum on the rideau Posted posted on Thu, Nov 23, 2017 8:44 AM On 2017-11-22 12:57, hang10tiki wrote: Corn N Oil Never had one of those.. must rectify. and nice job on the glass btw and the sign made me snort
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Nov 23, 2017 1:09 PM Fast, easy n good drink :)
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Thu, Nov 23, 2017 10:35 PM Smuggler’s Cove Hot Buttered Rum Happy Thanksgiving
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Fri, Nov 24, 2017 5:01 PM Tiki Boss- post pics :)
T Tiki-boss Tiki Socialite Phoenix AZ Joined: Mar 31, 2017 Posts: 103	T Tiki-boss Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2017 3:49 PM You got it! Too bad work had to get in the way of Frankie's! Dr. No and a Scurvy in the rear. 3 Dots and a Dash
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2017 4:46 PM Daiquiri
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11053	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Sat, Nov 25, 2017 6:32 PM Blue Hawaiian in a mermaid glass (bought the glass for a Christmas gift for one of my bonus daughters. It's cute but only holds about 4 ounces, make a good shot glass :lol: )
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 12:08 AM Boss man- u da man
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 6:12 PM Last night
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 6:36 PM Breakfast
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 6:45 PM Lunch
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 7:22 PM Dinner
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Nov 26, 2017 8:04 PM Dessert
M MadDogMike Grand Member (8 years) The Anvil of the Sun Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 11053	M MadDogMike Posted posted on Mon, Nov 27, 2017 8:15 AM Nice sketch! Carving coming soon?