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What AreYou Drinking- Right Now?

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H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Sun, Feb 23, 2020 5:38 PM Nakahele Knockout, Three Dots and a Dash, and a Mai Tai at Frankie’s Tiki Room (too dark for for pics :), and minus hang10tik :( )
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Mon, Feb 24, 2020 10:30 AM Finished my Passport at Ventiki, earning my I.O.U. fez :oops: with a Voodoo Temptress of the Seven Pleasures, Scorpion, Altar of Sacrifice, and Trader Vic's Mai Tai.
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 Mon, Feb 24, 2020 8:13 PM A tribute to The Mai-Kai's Hot Buttered Rum ... Updated tribute recipe, plus expanded history and review: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/12/25/mai-kai-cocktail-review-hot-buttered-rum-is-a-heart-warming-winter-classic/
A AceExplorer Grand Member (8 years) Deep in the Jacksonville Flori-duh jungle. Joined: Apr 03, 2008 Posts: 2566	A AceExplorer Posted posted on Mon, Feb 24, 2020 8:23 PM Trader Sam's (East) "Nautilus" made in my home bar. Sorry, no pic, cuz I'm embarrassed to show that I'm using an unglamorous plain-old Florida-themed insulated plastic tumbler.... But that's occasionally what I use when I make and serve drinks for myself. It does keep the drink colder longer. But I drink 'em down so fast it almost doesn't make a difference. "Sometimes I wonder what happened to all those folks who asked me for directions..."
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 Wed, Feb 26, 2020 3:17 PM Working on a new Hurricane recipe ...
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Mon, Mar 2, 2020 8:39 PM Finished my bottle of Plantation 20th Anniversary with a Vanuatu Sands
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Mon, Mar 2, 2020 8:47 PM Hamo- I knew you would be at the top of page 500 :)
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Wed, Mar 4, 2020 11:28 PM Nice pic Jon. Good looking drink. What is Alchermes? Sumpin bugs me about it. Btw, dat Leetag is a fake. I’ll be glad to get rid of it for you. Wotta find! congrats! David
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 5, 2020 8:31 PM Cheers, H10! :drink: Emptying more bottles, this time my Pussers with a Painkiller Then to finish the pineapple juice, my own Beachcomber's Shanty (except I opened a bottle of BG Reynolds' Paradise Blend. Two steps forward, one stumble back....)
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 5, 2020 8:42 PM On 2020-03-04 23:28, nui 'umi 'umi wrote: Nice pic Jon. Good looking drink. What is Alchermes? I wondered the same thing, so I asked the internet: "a type of Italian liqueur prepared by infusing neutral spirits with sugar, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and vanilla, and other herbs and flavoring agents." Sounds like a great tiki ingredient. Oh, wait a minute.... Sumpin bugs me about it. I wonder how difficult it is to find in the wild.
B bamalamalu Tiki Socialite Joined: Mar 20, 2006 Posts: 1294	B bamalamalu Posted posted on Thu, Mar 5, 2020 8:48 PM Not quite corn'n'oil - Appleton Estate, lime, Snug Harbor falernum, tiki bitters.
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Thu, Mar 5, 2020 10:13 PM On 2020-03-05 20:42, Hamo wrote: On 2020-03-04 23:28, nui 'umi 'umi wrote: Nice pic Jon. Good looking drink. What is Alchermes? I wondered the same thing, so I asked the internet: Sounds like a great tiki ingredient. Oh, wait a minute.... Sumpin bugs me about it. I wonder how difficult it is to find in the wild. Ham, I too was curious and my searching revealed that the red color of alchermes was made, in days of old, by crushing the shells of a scale insect. Dey don’t do dat no mo. I was just teasing Jon a little bit. Cheers Btw, Hi Times has it for 38 bucks( American made) and the Tuscanany distilled for bout $32.
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Sat, Mar 7, 2020 5:58 PM Mai Tai and Suffering Bastard at Adrift
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Mon, Mar 9, 2020 2:04 PM On 2020-03-07 17:58, Hamo wrote: Mai Tai and Suffering Bastard at Adrift How are the drinks there? I'll likely be in Denver in October.
N'' nui 'umi 'umi Tiki Socialite La Mirada Atoll Joined: Feb 21, 2011 Posts: 2718	N'' nui 'umi 'umi Posted posted on Mon, Mar 9, 2020 9:57 PM On 2020-03-09 14:04, mikehooker wrote: How are the drinks there? I'll likely be in Denver in October. Hey Mike, of course Hamo Knows more about the drinks at Adrift than I ever will but my wife and our son shared bout 5-6 drinks between us and they were all delish. Wish I could recall the name of my fav. We visited there last summer and some pretty nice mugs were available (unmarked) for sale. Hamo, I wasn’t trying to steal your thunder- I’ll spring for a drink if we hook up with Mike in L A next April Cheers [ Edited by: nui 'umi 'umi 2020-03-09 22:04 ]
H HopeChest Member East Bay, CA Joined: Oct 19, 2015 Posts: 508	H HopeChest Posted posted on Tue, Mar 10, 2020 3:59 PM Adrift is great! We had about a half a dozen drinks (and a few shots the awesome bartenders gave us) and each was excellent. The Zombie is too small but it's delicious.
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Tue, Mar 10, 2020 10:20 PM I agree with everybody else--the drinks are very good, a nice balance of classics and originals. On this trip, my sister was telling me that she prefers Adrift's Mai Tai to Hidden Idol's (funny, she didn't order one herself, so she needed to taste mine to confirm...) Oh, and now I can look forward to a big meet up in LA in April, plus one in Denver in October! [ Edited by: Hamo 2020-03-10 22:24 ]
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Tue, Mar 10, 2020 10:29 PM Merchant's Reserve Mai Tai Martin Casa
M mikehooker Grand Member (3 years) Austin Joined: Jul 17, 2014 Posts: 1211	M mikehooker Posted posted on Wed, Mar 11, 2020 1:56 PM Thanks y'all. I very much am looking forward to a potential meet up in Denver, and hopefully in LA next month as well. On 2020-03-10 22:29, Hamo wrote: Merchant's Reserve Mai Tai Martin Casa Have you come across the 100 proof Denizen? I recently saw it on sale and decided to pick it up not knowing what to expect. Instead of a blend of Jamaican and molasses-based Martinique rum like the Merchant's Reserve, it's a blend of "dark" Demerara rum and cane-based agricole from Martinique, bottled at a higher proof. It's got some oak, some vanilla, and some sweetness, which is not my favorite profile, but the added heat and a little bit of spice helps rounds it out. I don't taste a lot of the agricole influence and hate that they're so vague as to use the term "dark" in this day and age to describe the Guyana rum without any sort of age statement. I'm guessing it's fairly young with added coloring and maybe sugar as well, something I've gotten very sensitive to the past couple years. At any rate, I mixed it with Xaymaca in a Mai Tai to add a Jamaican funk element. Not bad. Would serve to guests at a gathering and they'd be satisfied but would not make it my go to. Might be worth mixing that and the Merchants sometime to see how that plays out. That Martin Casa sounds tasty.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Thu, Mar 12, 2020 8:38 PM Nui- a friend made a batch n passed sum along It bugs me: :)
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Fri, Mar 13, 2020 8:41 PM On 2020-03-11 13:56, mikehooker wrote: Have you come across the 100 proof Denizen? I haven't. Denizen is fairly scarce around here; I was shocked to find the Merchant's Reserve. Maybe I'll look for the 100 proof on Wine Searcher.... Try the Martin Casa--I enjoyed it.
M MauiRose Member Los Angeles Joined: Feb 28, 2009 Posts: 201	M MauiRose Posted posted on Sat, Mar 14, 2020 9:48 PM Keeping it simple at home with a Hurricane (Beachbum Berry Remixed)
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Tue, Mar 17, 2020 4:16 PM A healthy pour of Ron Zacapa 23 to ward off the negativity here in Michigan
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Wed, Mar 18, 2020 7:50 PM Nutty like a fruitcake
K kkocka Tiki Socialite Joined: Jul 23, 2013 Posts: 892	K kkocka Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2020 12:06 PM On 2020-03-18 19:50, hang10tiki wrote: Nutty like a fruitcake That's such a great drink!
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2020 12:35 PM On 2020-03-18 19:50, hang10tiki wrote: Nutty like a fruitcake Cool Rongorongo board in the background!
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Thu, Mar 19, 2020 9:53 PM A couple of my our recipes: The Queen's Rum Barrel And a daiquiri variation with Smith & Cross, ginger, and nutmeg syrups
O OceaOtica Grand Member (1 year) Joined: Sep 29, 2003 Posts: 1103	O OceaOtica Posted posted on Fri, Mar 20, 2020 11:06 AM some from the last few days. Kampai! Hope you all are safe and healthy!
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Fri, Mar 20, 2020 6:33 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2020 5:05 PM OceaO- nice line up Smith n Cross pain killers
UT uncle trav Tiki Socialite Kalamazoo Joined: Apr 27, 2005 Posts: 2466	UT uncle trav Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2020 6:50 PM Rollin with the multiple punches.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2020 7:38 PM RongoRongo
C CincyTikiCraig Tiki Socialite Cincinnati, Ohio USA Joined: Mar 31, 2009 Posts: 467	C CincyTikiCraig Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2020 8:25 PM Mai Tais, my personal anxiety remedy.
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sat, Mar 21, 2020 9:05 PM Daiquiri
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Sun, Mar 22, 2020 5:12 PM Glad to see I'm not the only one occupying my time by drinking.... Queen's Park Swizzle Meauxbar Rum Cocktail East Somerville Sour "Stiggins' Sour"
H Hamo Grand Member (3 years) Colorado (via Iowa) Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 2075	H Hamo Posted posted on Wed, Mar 16, 2022 7:08 PM Whew, have I been drinking a lot over the last two years, but at the moment I’m taking a break from alcohol till Easter. I have some leftover juices, so I just made myself a Beach Blanket Bingo from Kiddie Cocktails
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Tue, Mar 22, 2022 4:40 PM Aloha Hamo Reverb crash
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 Wed, Mar 23, 2022 8:55 PM ... and we're back. I'm breaking in my new Shag glasses with a modern classic, Miehana from Beachbum Berry's Intoxica (and Remixed). Aka "God of the Orange Grove," created by the Bum for the influential 1996 exhibit "Tiki: Native Drinks in the Orange Grove," curated by Kevin Kidney and Jody Daily in Anaheim, Calif.
T tikibhoy Tiki Centralite Minneapolis, Minnesota Joined: Mar 21, 2022 Posts: 30	T tikibhoy Posted posted on Tue, Mar 29, 2022 8:22 AM I'm working my way through the Grog Log, to simulate doing it at the Tonga Hut (even through I can't go there directly). I've done 57, with 21 now to go. Last night I did the Test Pilot. Should have used my homemade falernum--I used BGR because I'm trying to use it up.
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 Fri, Apr 1, 2022 7:24 PM in reply to tikibhoy Good job! It's a bit more difficult to make them yourself. I've had almost 20 years to get it done and there are still four I haven't made yet.
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 Fri, Apr 1, 2022 7:25 PM Cobra Defanged by Luau Lads, a riff on the classic Cobra's Fang by Don the Beachcomber. Not as deadly but just as tasty, the sweet, tart and spicy cocktail reminds us of The Mai-Kai's equally excellent Cobra's Kiss. Enjoy drinks by the Lads and 17 other bar teams on June 9-12 at The Hukilau 2022. Cobra Defanged recipe and full event preview on the blog: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2022/03/30/the-hukilau-announces-2022-entertainment-lineup-as-tickets-go-on-sale-for-19th-tiki-weekender-in-june/#cobra-defanged
T tikibhoy Tiki Centralite Minneapolis, Minnesota Joined: Mar 21, 2022 Posts: 30	T tikibhoy Posted posted on Sat, Apr 2, 2022 6:34 AM in reply to Hurricane Hayward Thank you very much! It's been fun so far, it's my New Year's resolution to finish haha. What four are you missing?
S Staredge Tiki Socialite Damascus MD Joined: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 130	S Staredge Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2022 4:37 PM Mai Kai Black Magic tribute. Man….can’t imagine what it must be like with fresh juices. Pretty danged good with canned grapefruit!!
S Staredge Tiki Socialite Damascus MD Joined: Jul 15, 2008 Posts: 130	S Staredge Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2022 5:00 PM And now a SC Planters Punch. Cinnamon syrup instead of the Demerara called for. 🤩
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2022 7:19 PM
H hang10tiki Tiki Socialite Las Vegas Joined: Jul 18, 2010 Posts: 10342	H hang10tiki Posted posted on Sun, Apr 3, 2022 8:02 PM
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 Sun, Apr 3, 2022 8:08 PM in reply to tikibhoy The only ones I haven't gotten to from Grog Log yet are Lychee Nut Daiquiri, Von Tiki, Flaming Coffee Grog and Volcano House Hot Buttered Rum. Plus the two party punches and two non-alcoholic drinks. I've made 90% of the drinks in all of Jeff's books, there are just always a few stragglers. Do you know about the Grogalyzer? Many of us post our reviews and ratings there: Grogalizer.com Okole maluna!
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 Sun, Apr 3, 2022 8:14 PM I started my birthday celebration early with cocktails and friends Skinny Jimmy Stingray and Mike "Pooch" Pucciarelli at Death or Glory in Delray Beach, Fla. … The flaming Zombie is always a favorite!