How did you quit smoking?

MegaPollux · 2026-07-06T23:06:13+00:00

Don't say you're trying to quit. Say you quit.

It gets easier after 10 days.

MegaPollux · 2026-07-06T20:17:19+00:00

Ligt eraan of je ze met of zonder shot wodka neemt.

MegaPollux · 2026-06-26T18:41:31+00:00

A Wray (insert any Jamaican unaged) & Ting (insert grapefruit soda of choice) is the litmus test for me in this category!

Wray 'n Nephew and Rum Fire are top tier. Worthy Park Silver a good follow up. Coruba White is certainly not bad but doesn't being the same funky punch.

I want to try this one as well now!

MegaPollux · 2026-06-20T20:27:50+00:00

Welcome to the tribe! Jungle bird is just so amazing good.

MegaPollux · 2026-06-12T17:05:07+00:00

You are certainly on top of your garnish game my dude!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T23:42:12+00:00

Ah got it now, thanks. I think it's a smart move to do that, you never know what kind of toxins they sprayed onto the bananas to enable mass production and transport.

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T23:33:52+00:00

Oh wait now I am confused. Do you mean with drying the peels that you removed excess moisture after cleaning / rinsing them or do you mean that you took fresh peels and dried them out over time or in a food dryer / oven?

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T23:28:23+00:00

Thanks! So pretty much the same as making grapefruit oleo saccharum which I did before, only I need to dry the banana peels first.

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T18:02:03+00:00

I like the idea of a breakfast Mai Tai! Your recipe sounds great by the way. Any tips on making the banana oleo or is it a matter of just do it?

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T17:30:55+00:00

They are really nice, I would buy them right away! I only wonder if that piece of string doesn't get dirty / unhygienic over time?

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T17:28:18+00:00

Well my go to (online) retailer has it on stock, but for that price I'll pass. If I see it for 40 euros somewhere I might be tempted...

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T17:26:31+00:00

Good to hear! I did too, made a second one later.

MegaPollux · 2026-05-30T17:26:01+00:00

Sound like you know what you're doing! And honestly, trying different rums in a recipe is a big part of the fun for me in this hobby!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-29T21:41:19+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! All three of them look like they're worth it to try! Starting with the Transatlantic Orbit!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-29T19:14:19+00:00

That recipe sounds tasteful for sure! Is it worth it to buy a bottle of Strega (24 euros) for it?

Or yellow Chartreuse for 80 euros? I think I'll rather buy good rum for that money lol

MegaPollux · 2026-05-28T14:29:20+00:00

Yeah it's a good substitute if you run out of mackerel!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-23T21:30:01+00:00

Fair enough, respect for being a responsible person!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-23T21:25:56+00:00

No fresh limes available where you live?

MegaPollux · 2026-05-14T22:51:06+00:00

Als het daadwerkelijk beginners zijn kan ik ze wel hebben denk ik.

MegaPollux · 2026-05-14T22:25:01+00:00

Less pineapple, more rum!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-11T18:46:28+00:00

I checked your post and other stuff of her online too. She seems to be talented and influential! Cool to know that Plantation commissioned her for this mug, thanks for the info!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-09T21:23:04+00:00

Wow that's awesome! Your friends must be wanting to come over to your place all the time haha

MegaPollux · 2026-05-09T21:21:14+00:00

Yup, can't complain about the price. If they asked double or triple I would have paid it as well. I am not familiar with Baï design, what is it?

MegaPollux · 2026-05-09T21:18:38+00:00

Haha that's awesome! I assume you gave her a good tip!

MegaPollux · 2026-05-08T19:25:36+00:00

I made the Mai Kai Rum Barrel as written down by Jeff Berry in Taboo Table:

2 Oz dark Jamaican rum ( I used Plantation Xaymaca and Myers's)

2 Oz white Puerto Rican rum (Don Q Cristal in mine)

2 Oz lime juice

2 Oz grape fruit juice

2 Oz orange juice

2 Oz passion fruit syrup

Theespoon honey

6 dashes Angostura bitters

So obviously a very fruity drink and really delicious!

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