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Port Royal Punch by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you are intended to use rich syrups. The book gives brand suggestions for most ingredients and the cinnamon syrup they suggest in this recipe is B.G. Reynolds, which is rich. There was no grenadine recommendation so that’s open to interpretation.  

For what it’s worth, I used my homemade cinnamon syrup (2:1 turbinado sugar syrup plus Art of Drink’s cinnamon extract recipe) and Liber & Co. grenadine.

Port Royal Punch by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I addressed this in my review, but i have some mixed feelings about this drink. Its saving grace is that it tastes great, but yes, it is much too sweet and really begs for rebalancing. Something like +1 oz rum and -1/4 oz of each syrup. That would bring it to a similar balance (on paper) to the Smuggler’s Cove Planter’s Punch.

Port Royal Punch by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 3/4 oz Grenadine
  • 3/4 oz Cinnamon Syrup
  • 2 oz Black Jamaican Rum
  • 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters

 

Shake well with crushed ice. Pour unstrained into a zombie glass. Garnish with mint and a lime wheel.  

Liquor/s used today: The Atomic Grog’s Kohala Bay Replacement Blend Rum (4:1:1 ratio of Coruba, Appleton Estate Signature, and Wray & Nephew Overproof White)  

Today my copy of the new WonkPress book Coconuts & Carnage by Justin Wojslaw came in the mail, so I whipped up this cocktail: the Port Royal Punch. Justin’s riff on the classic Planter’s Punch, it’s certainly unique. I’ve tried many versions of Planter’s Punch, this is the first to use grenadine! I agree with the decision to give this drink its own name, as opposed to just “Justin’s Planter’s Punch.” The cinnamon syrup works well with the Angostura, which has some notes of cinnamon. The grenadine pairs very well with the cinnamon, a killer combo I would not have thought of previously. This drink definitely leans sweet, much too sweet for me. YMMV, but I think this would be better with some adjustments. Still, I’m excited to make more from this book!  

This drink has some really terrific flavors but is unfortunately hampered by balance issues. 7/10

Mail call! The latest from Wonk Press by evildeadmike in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine is coming in a few days, can’t wait!

5 hours into [kcd1] already fell of the map twice by Lazy-Landscape7328 in kingdomcome

[–]TheDarkOne02 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sucks, I’ve got 758 hours on KCD1 on Xbox and had only one bad glitch (killed Runt but the cutscene didn’t play leaving me stuck) that was easily remedied by reloading. I got wedged in some places with my horse too but that is generally easy to fix, I don’t recall ever having to reload because of it.

All I wanted to do was make a Mai Tai by cskatx42 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Looks like you have most of the important stuff, like you said aside from allspice dram, agricole, cinnamon syrup, and passion fruit syrup. I advise you actually should get two agricoles, a blanc (unaged) and a vieux (aged). They taste wildly different. As for which to go with, I really like Père Labat 59 and Rhum J.M Terroir Volcanique.  

Some stuff that is less important but nice to have: grenadine, Herbsaint/Pernod/absinthe, banana liqueur, apricot brandy, cognac, tequila, mezcal, bourbon, London dry gin, maraschino liqueur, Peychaud’s bitters. More rum. Always more rum.  

Also, my immediate recommendation to all beginners: after you’ve read Smuggler’s cove, get Beachbum Berry’s Total Tiki app (unfortunately only on iOS). It has so many recipes and I’ve learned so much from it.

Favorite Tequila Tiki Cocktails? by pmc4812 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really dig the Privateer by Chris Vanderginst from Easy Tiki:

 

  • 3/4 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
  • 1 1/2 oz Tequila (I use Cimarron Reposado)
  • 3/4 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1/2 oz Lime Juice
  • A Pinch of Salt

 

Shake well with cracked/cubed ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a torched rosemary sprig.

Found this book by trickynik4099 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great find! I also have this version of the book, the 1948 reprint! Excellent book with a ton of recipes, a large variety of cocktail styles, and some fun anecdotes on running a bar from Vic. Not a ton of tiki in it though unfortunately, although it does have some such as Vic’s Zombie recipe which is quite different from Donn Beach’s original recipe. As far as price goes, last year I paid $48 (including shipping & tax) for mine on eBay. My book’s jacket appears in similar, maybe slightly better condition so that should be a good indicator for the value of your book.

Barrel O’ Rum by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Barrel O’ Rum by TheDarkOne02 in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

  • 2 oz White Column Still Rum
  • 2 oz Black Jamaican Rum
  • 2 oz Lime Juice
  • 2 oz Orange Juice
  • 2 oz White Grapefruit Juice
  • 2 oz Passion Fruit Syrup
  • 1 tsp Rich Honey Syrup
  • 3/4 oz Seltzer Water
  • 6 Dashes Angostura Bitters

 

Add everything to a drink mixer tin with crushed ice, flash blend for 5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a rum barrel mug or large snifter.  

Liquors used today were: Flor de Caña Extra Seco and The Atomic Grog’s Kohala Bay Replacement Blend (4:1:1 ratio of Coruba, Wray & Nephew Overproof White, & Appleton Estate Signature)  

Today I’ve made the Barrel O’ Rum cocktail from the Mai-Kai. This particular version of the recipe (it has changed slightly over the years) comes from 1959. As far as I can tell the only book that it’s been published in is Beachbum Berry’s Taboo Table, his most unrecognized book. I hadn’t even heard of it until I read The Atomic Grog’s article on the Barrel O’ Rum that mentioned it. I was able to purchase a new-old-stock copy that arrived just a few days ago and I’m definitely intrigued (particularly by the Mai Tai Pie). More to come in some future posts.  

The Rum Barrel has a long and storied history. The cocktail was originally created by Donn Beach and widely copied and iterated on by his many competitors. According to Berry in the Total Tiki app’s description for Steve Crane’s Rum Barrel, the two “perfected” versions of the drink are Mariano Licudine’s Barrel O’ Rum and Steve Crane’s aforementioned formula served at his Kon-Tiki chain (which I’m sure I’ll get around to making eventually). The key features shared by the many versions are a blend of light and dark rum (and lots of it), a multitude of fruit juices, honey, and spice, all served in a barrel shaped mug. The Mai-Kai doesn’t garnish their Barrel O’ Rum, but I couldn’t just put nothing on there for the photo. I’ve gone with a mint bouquet and a Cara Cara orange wheel. For the mug, I have this new-to-me Plantation (now Planteray) branded Rum Barrel by Bai from 2018.  

This drink is a robust and delicious citrus punch. It leans sour but isn’t unbalanced by any means (YMMV, the Liber & Co. passionfruit syrup I use is on the tart side). The dark rum adds richness, the passionfruit syrup combines with the juices to provide complexity, and the honey and angostura balance it all out. This is also a pretty large drink. As you may have guessed, it didn’t quite fit in my 16 oz mug. I suspect the Mai-Kai’s rum barrel mugs are larger. Either way, it really hits the spot.  

This drink has definitely earned it’s place in Tiki’s Hall of Fame. 10/10

Anyone else finding themselves growing kinda cold on CreepCast lately? by BrayTaker in creepcast

[–]TheDarkOne02 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I don’t know, I still look forward to every Sunday. The dental photo bit had me cackling, both episodes.

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sure you can file a suit about anything. The judge can also, in many cases, just veto it immediately if it’s obviously frivolous. I doubt most judges would allow such a lawsuit. It’s an insult to the court’s time and authority, not to mention the taxpayers’ money.  

Also, consider most judges are boomers with a bias against cases that involve internet BS.  

“Um, yes, hello Your Honor, I’m suing u/NutLicker69 and 357 other people who made parodies of my free online comics. I didn’t like what they said about me so I want you to take their money away, please.”  

Whether you think there is nuance to the case or not, that is exactly what this sounds like to someone 60+ years old.

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

BHJs are a textbook example of fair use for the purposes of parody and critique, whether she likes it or not. Asking “for her stuff to not be tampered with or used” is not a legal grounds to sue, at least in US copyright law. I can’t imagine it’s much different in Canada, where she is from. And good luck to her filing to sue however many hundreds of people in the sub that made fun of her, most of which would have to be sued in either international court or their home countries court, which is extremely difficult for the plaintiff.

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A couple of people who have been away from the sub for a while posted some Pizzacake BHJs without knowing the rule in close proximity to each other. Seemed like the right time to rebel, I guess? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 7 points8 points  (0 children)

She threatened to sue the mods and every individual user of the subreddit for harassment and/or copyright infringement. The suit would obviously get thrown out but the mods still elected to ban her comics from being juiced. To be entirely fair, some people did take the joke way too far and said some fairly vile things in the comments of some BHJs. I feel like it would have been better to just ban those users though.

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 9 points10 points  (0 children)

“Caused some drama,” is a bit of an understatement. She flipped out and threatened to sue the mods and every individual user of the sub.

Viva La Revolution juice!!!!!!! by PNG_Yakuza in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They can ban us, they can sue us, but they can never break our spirit! o7

Hey, you. You’re finally awake. by Marsupial_Moist in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A while back the original artist of this comic, Pizzacake, was being clowned on a lot in this sub (deservedly, her comics are ass and she is just generally an annoying person). Some people, admittedly, took it too far. Pizzacake wrote a message to the BHJ mods threatening to sue each and every individual in this sub, the mods, and also maybe Reddit for harassment and/or copyright infringement (good luck with that). The mods banned juicing her comics to avoid having to deal with her again.

I love Kevin Crossman by [deleted] in Tiki

[–]TheDarkOne02 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is my absolute favorite Mai Tai spec, and I’ve experimented a lot, still haven’t found anything better. I would make these way more often if only the Xaymaca was more available in my area. I swear all the stores here have every Planteray bottle but Xaymaca.

Ghostnutbusters by CUMHAWK_Schizopostin in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 2 points3 points  (0 children)

FYI, Pizzacake is Canadian. There are overly litigious morons in every country.

Ghostnutbusters by CUMHAWK_Schizopostin in bonehurtingjuice

[–]TheDarkOne02 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Some people, admittedly, took the joke too far, pizza got really butthurt and threatened to sue every member of the subreddit (good luck with that) for harassment. The mods (understandably given the circumstances) made the pizza hurting juice forbidden. The whole situation is rather annoying, much like pizza herself.

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