Comments on: DOTW: Mai Tai

by: Wendy

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:45:05 +0000

Anita, too funny! We learned all about Tiki Ti at Tales and have it on our list of places to hit up when in LA next time! I was just talking to my uncle about it the other night!

by: scomorokh

Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:42:23 +0000

Well.

I think I am ready to try homemade grenadine. I read some post about it, and I will try. Results of course you may find on my blog.

by: Rick

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:44:59 +0000

Anita,

Great post! I must admit that I’m quite jealous of your trip to Tiki-Ti

by: sam

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 18:19:42 +0000

that is a totally awesome story, Anita. I LOVE it.

by: Tammy

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 01:58:16 +0000

Excellent. Let’s get this party started!

BTW, thanks for the comment on my blog birthday! It’s nice to know that I’m not the only one who turns out page after page of crap. That came out wrong.

by: Anita

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 17:36:11 +0000

Greg: Orgeat is an almond-flavored syrup, normally used in tiki cocktails and as an
espresso-drink flavor. In our area, we can find the Torani brand at Cost Plus World
Market, Beverages & More, and restaurant-supply stores. Or you can make your own: http://www.theartofdrink.com/blog/2006/02/orgeat-syrup.php
Scomorokh: Thanks for the compliment. You’ve certainly covered the Mai Tai extensively — impressive! We make our own homemade grenadine from pomegranate juice and simple syrup (using Paul’s recipe: http://www.cocktailchronicles.com/2006/05/21/grenadine-face-off/ ). It’s a much better cocktail ingredient than the flavorless commercial type. And this recipe calls for just a little bit, for color. Give it a try and I think you will approve.

by: greg

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:55:30 +0000

just discovered this wonderful site.. looking forward to scouring it..

but i have one question.. what the hell is “orgeat syrup”??

by: scomorokh

Sat, 17 Nov 2007 07:41:16 +0000

Hi!
I think that Mai-Tai is the world best drink (after Dry M. of course

And I give up to this drink more time… I investigate this drink more and more all summer and autumn!

Some my survey (I hope is word is correct, no?) you can find here

http://www.scienceofdrink.com/top-drink-by-scomorokh/mai-tai/

In my opinion, the secrets of perfect mai tai are in follow:

1. Use only best ingridients as you can find… (This T. Vick`s expression is my motto)
2. You MUST to expiriment bravely with aged rums and their mixtures
3. NO Grenadine! (but I don`t try “realy good” grenadine) The rich taste of aged rums no need cheap sweetener.
4. Fresh lime juice and in some case essential oils of lime shell is second great ingredients of Mai Tai. It is good to shake your Mai Tai with cutted lime shell.

And I must to say, that you take great picture!