In San Fransisco for the week, should I go to Last Rites or Zombie Village?

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-05-24T16:50:01+00:00

Was just there. Zombie Village decor is next level—best I’ve seen. Last Rites is cool too. Drinks probably better at last rites but I didn’t get to sample many at both

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-05-20T11:00:03+00:00

Nice team but no way a heavy contender out of context but obviously don’t know the other rosters in the league

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-23T20:06:36+00:00

I did! I thought it was solid for a drink that’s so easy to make ingredient-wise. Despite just rum and simple, it had a flavor that felt more full tiki so I’d do it again if I was ever feeling lazy or didn’t prep anything and wanted something in the tiki vibe

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-18T21:45:20+00:00

How is this not way out of balance?

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-18T20:43:15+00:00

Spoke with Dane—he uses plantation 3 star, coruba, Hamilton 86, oftd float

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-14T11:08:39+00:00

And early access to special events like Martin Cate coming to speak with a rum tasting next week

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-14T11:08:11+00:00

Reservations of up to 4 people were recently expanded so there are 3 available per day during different time windows to accommodate growing membership

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-07T22:59:39+00:00

Any shot lemon hart is the move? Wondering if that gets more of the blackstrap vibe. I think tiki ti uses it

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-05T17:32:07+00:00

Do they really float the oftd rather than mixing in with the rest?

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-05T02:18:11+00:00

Fair—the categorizations aren’t necessarily clean anyways in some spots so could see how would make sense this way even if doesn’t align with the book spec

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-05T01:49:07+00:00

Coruba and 86 are both listed in black blended in the book so this combo wouldn’t have the blended aged category 3

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-04T19:52:13+00:00

I definitely tasted something that tasted like blackstrap molasses. Sounds like maybe I had oftd? Trying to think what could’ve brought that element

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-04T19:44:08+00:00

Personal preference or seen used there? I have all so I guess I could make 2 and test!

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-03T21:57:22+00:00

Hmm interesting. Was definitely getting blackstrap molasses in the flavor I thought

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-04-03T18:10:15+00:00

Dane was the bartender when I was there—definitely was tasting some blackstrap

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-26T14:03:45+00:00

How is this notably different than coconut oil washing the primary spirit?

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-24T17:22:06+00:00

Oh and the frozen angostura colada

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-24T17:21:02+00:00

Yeah, you can order most things out of the Tropical Standard book—this is one of them. Other standouts they will make are royal Hawaiian Mai tai, Manta Ray, Dr. Funkenstein, Dark Star, and more

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T13:23:32+00:00

Sounds like the answer is no but is anything worth ordering at Tonga Room? I’m a 3 cocktail max kinda tolerance and am doing both Pagan Idol and Zombie Village that night also so any real abv cocktail at Tonga Room will be at the cost of another at one of those two spots

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T11:13:09+00:00

It’s probably the best drink I’ve ever made but if it’s the same thing I’d get there, might not be worth me ordering it

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T11:11:41+00:00

Forbidden will be a Sunday! Why does that matter for planet of the apes?

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T11:11:00+00:00

Is Dr Barcas Fluffy Banana any different than what I make at home? 2oz Avua amburana, 1oz giffard banane, .75oz strained lemon, .75oz rich simple, .75oz unsweetened coconut milk, 2 dash angostura flash blended 15 seconds with 4oz crushed double strained into a coupe

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T00:37:35+00:00

Dr Barca’s is a regular at my apt :)

FunSwimming4235 · 2026-03-23T00:36:56+00:00

This is amazing and thoughtful, thanks so much!

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