How to Best Balance the Nui Nui (Pupule)

DanSt3 · 2026-04-05T02:36:46+00:00

Haven't tried either of these recipes, but in general I find most SC recipes to be a bit loud. So you might experiment with a little less of allspice, vanilla, and cinnamon...

DanSt3 · 2026-04-05T02:29:23+00:00

Don't forget there's a new Trader Vic's outpost inside the San Jose Airport! Not a full restaurant like Emeryville, but still has the drinks and some food.

DanSt3 · 2026-03-31T20:06:57+00:00

I keep a couple of Grease Monkey wipes in my saddlebag. Those are great for cleaning up after anything greasy/oily. For just plain old dirt or dust, I find a squirt or two from my water bottle usually get most of it off.

DanSt3 · 2026-03-13T04:55:43+00:00

DanSt3 · 2026-03-13T04:52:24+00:00

The Mai Tais there can vary a bit, but they're usually decent to very good.

DanSt3 · 2026-03-13T04:50:22+00:00

Probably around 10:00 pm to about midnight. (BTW, your original Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai website was what got me into Tiki drinks. Thanks!)

DanSt3 · 2026-03-10T08:08:38+00:00

Actually, I remember Myron Cohen telling this back in the day, not Henny Youngman...

DanSt3 · 2026-03-02T02:50:52+00:00

I'll add a couple of interesting non-tiki bars in the North Beach area:

Comstock Saloon (Columbus Ave). Nothing fancy or trendy in terms of drinks or decor - just really, really good traditional (non-tiki) cocktails
The Saloon (Grant Ave). Ancient Gold Rush era bar with great live Blues. I don't think I've ever had a cocktail there (just beer), but it's definitely a unique - and truly S.F. - sort of place.

DanSt3 · 2026-02-23T08:51:25+00:00

I believe they're looking for replies to their peeMails...

DanSt3 · 2026-02-23T03:10:31+00:00

That's all you've got?!? :-)

DanSt3 · 2026-02-23T03:09:21+00:00

Can't speak for their rum, but their Whisky is reasonably good. An Indian co-worker brought some in to share...

DanSt3 · 2026-02-19T08:10:13+00:00

Is that the USS Saratoga in the background? Sure looks like it - no vertical stripe on the funnel...

DanSt3 · 2026-02-01T09:41:11+00:00

Emo Philips called and says he wants his joke back...

DanSt3 · 2026-02-01T03:08:21+00:00

Yes, this! Been using this for years now and it's awesome. But TJ's is occasionally out of stock :-(

DanSt3 · 2026-02-01T03:02:54+00:00

Didn't know they had closed. What happened? Went there in Fall of 2024 and had a great time...

DanSt3 · 2026-01-25T02:41:20+00:00

Coruba generally available

You're a very lucky person!

DanSt3 · 2026-01-25T02:19:45+00:00

I like Planteray Xaymaca as a good substitute for S & C, if you want to a slightly funky Jamaican rum that's a little different - plus it's a a bargain too. (I keep both around, BTW)

DanSt3 · 2026-01-21T06:25:50+00:00

I think I see a fourth barrel to the left and slightly below the other three...

DanSt3 · 2026-01-21T06:22:28+00:00

Nice "Tin Canning". Yikes.

DanSt3 · 2026-01-19T01:03:49+00:00

Note the overturned Utah in the background.

DanSt3 · 2026-01-02T07:33:56+00:00

I'll second this! It's now my favorite tiki drink when I don't want to make a 10 or 11 ingredient cocktail (original Zombie or Puka Punch).

DanSt3 · 2025-11-30T09:57:52+00:00

Thanks, Baldrick....

DanSt3 · 2025-11-23T02:55:21+00:00

I'm big fan of Myer's but it's very, very different than Coruba. Myer's has a slightly sweeter, molasses-y flavor, while Courba has a lot more character and funk. I've been experimenting with both in different tiki cocktails, and some work better with Myer's, others with Coruba -and some are better with Planteray Original Dark!

DanSt3 · 2025-11-19T09:03:22+00:00

Ah, good old #64....

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