After the uber-tang flavor of the Derby Daiquiri, I was looking for something that was guaranteed to have the right mix of flavor, texture, sweet & sour, and some visual appeal. I knew that Don's Own Planters would be the perfect choice, and I was right. The Planter's Punch is already a great drink as it is, and to sample the original Don the Beachcomber's version is a real treat.
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz soda water
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 oz honey-mix
- 1.5 oz dark Jamaican rum
- 1 oz Light Puerto Rican rum
The Honey mix refers to a special concoction of equal parts honey and water, heated up to dissolve and mix, then cooled to room temp. Garnished with a Lime, Stalk and Cherry, the result is an awesome explosion of perfectly balanced sweet & sour flavors. One of my favorite drinks on the log for sure.
Joining me this week is High School buddy Kevin Fosmark. A fellow Michigander, a talented bartender himself, and a killer guitar player, Kev went for the house specialty: the Honi-Honi. Great drink for whiskey-lovers who enjoy the rad ambiance of the Tiki zone.
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