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Esotico's Mai Tai

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H Hearn Grand Member (1 year) Northern Virginia Joined: Jan 30, 2008 Posts: 211	H Hearn Posted posted on Mon, Aug 19, 2019 12:09 PM Has anyone tried Daniele Dalla Pola's Nu Mai Tai yet? I'm curious to hear the reviews. His drinks at the last few Hukilau's have been absolutely fantastic (there was a banana daquiri with dried banana chip that was the best banana daquiri I have ever had) https://www.liquor.com/recipes/nu-mai-tai/#gs.wv38bs
S Sandbartender Grand Member (1 year) The North Coast Joined: Oct 02, 2018 Posts: 282	S Sandbartender Posted posted on Mon, Aug 19, 2019 2:44 PM It looks like a delicious cocktail, but with stuff like the passionfruit, ginger, spiced rum, and pimento dram in it, I'll say that I'd feel better if it had a name OTHER than Mai Tai. [ Edited by: Sandbartender 2019-08-19 14:46 ] [ Edited by: Sandbartender 2019-08-19 14:46 ]
K kevincrossman Tiki Socialite Fremont, CA Joined: Jun 19, 2017 Posts: 261	K kevincrossman Posted posted on Sat, Aug 24, 2019 9:38 AM Am inclined to agree. If it has Rum. Lime. Orgeat, and Curacao/Triple Sec you can call it a Mai Tai. If it's missing one or more... no.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1863	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Tue, Oct 15, 2019 1:30 PM We've just been there once so far, but the drinks are fantastic. I started with a Zombie ... A Mai Tai ... and Missionary's Downfall ... Mrs. Hurricane had a Pina Colada ... All were top-notch, slightly tweaked variations of the classics. On the next visit, I plan to try Daniele's originals. Highly recommended if you're anywhere near Miami. The rum collection is amazing, and credit is given to the pioneers ... The food is great as well. If you're looking for old-school Tiki decor, you won't get that here. But the service and experience are great. https://www.esoticomiami.com Events, music, art, cocktails, culture The Tiki Times \| The Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide [ Edited by: Hurricane Hayward 2019-10-15 13:31 ]
Q Quince_at_Dannys Member Command Records International HQ Joined: Mar 29, 2004 Posts: 197	Q Quince_at_Dannys Posted posted on Thu, Oct 17, 2019 9:07 AM Is the drink good? I don't care if it's called Clam Chowder, if it's delicious I'll drink it. If I want a "real" Mai Tai I can make it at home.
HH Hurricane Hayward Grand Member (1 year) 16 miles from The Mai-Kai Joined: Jun 07, 2008 Posts: 1863	HH Hurricane Hayward Posted posted on Fri, Oct 18, 2019 8:07 PM On 2019-10-17 09:07, Quince_at_Dannys wrote: Is the drink good? I don't care if it's called Clam Chowder, if it's delicious I'll drink it. If I want a "real" Mai Tai I can make it at home. I've never tasted a bad drink from Daniele. He's the real deal. No, it's not a "real" Mai Tai but his Navy Grog, Missionary's Downfall, etc. are true to the originals. There's definitely something for everyone on the Esotico menu. Once I've been there a few more times I'll share my favorites, but so far everything is worthy. They also made a few off-menu drinks with very little prompting.

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