Friday, August 8, 2008

Mai Tai, You Tai, We All Tai For Mai Tai

Ahh... Hawaii. I still remember Hawaii like it was yesterday. Despite what everyone says about it being the most beautiful place on earth, it is the most beautiful place on earth. Some of the nicest people live there too. Honolulu was the typical crowded tourist city but it was still great. Maui was truly the most restful place I have ever visited. Every time I go to a Chinese restaurant now I have a mai tai and it immediately brings back memories of Hawaii. It's a short blog today, but it contains the two libations that come close to the way they make them in Hawaii. The mai tai isn't quite like the ones in Hawaii, but it's close. The bahama mama is just right. If you like rum drinks, the bahama mama is the better of the two.

Mai Tai

1 part golden rum
1 part Myers dark rum
a splash of cointreau
a splash of cherry brandy
1/2 part each of pineapple, orange and lime juice
shake well with ice; pour over fresh ice
top with a splash of either Pussers Navy Rum or almond flavored (Amaretto) liquor
(I've had it with both; I like the Amaretto better)

Bahama Mama

1 part Myers dark rum
1 part coconut (Malibu or Parrot Bay) flavored rum
a splash of cointreau
2 parts cranberry juice
1 part pineapple juice
shake well with ice; pour over fresh ice
top with a splash of black berry brandy

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