Special Drinks to order while on vacation - Page 2

05-20-2005

Ask for a Banana Republic...had several at the Barcelo Maya resort in February...very yummy...especially in an insolated 22 oz mug.

Recipe for BR:

2 whole banana -- peeled and sliced
1 can pineapple rings in juice
6 ounces mango juice
6 ounces rum -- to taste
Ginger Ale
1 maraschino cherry

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05-23-2005

Our AI had a menu at the pool bar... My suggestion, start at page one and work your way through them all. By the end of the week you're bound to find several you'll like.

LndShrk

Karlla · 05-23-2005

Rubio,

I added the Banana Republic to my list of drinks to try, this one sounds yummy. Only 9 days to the Barcelo (3rd visit)......

05-23-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karlla

Rubio,

I added the Banana Republic to my list of drinks to try, this one sounds yummy. Only 9 days to the Barcelo (3rd visit)......

Enjoy...don't forget your insulated mug...makes a huge difference in how many times you run back and forth to the bar.

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Karlla · 05-23-2005

Went and got new ones yesterday!! Not that big of a drinker but definitely want them cold when I'm having them!!!!

Bottoms Up · 05-23-2005

ASP has bartending classes every day by the pool and you get to sample all kinds of goodies. Do I remember how to make anything???? Well, no but I tasted a lot of yummy stuff! Watch out for the "Ticket to Fly"....knocks your flip flops off!

Moe418 · 05-28-2005

One word....MOJITOS!!! Tried my first three years ago in PDC and I have been hooked since! I have gone so far as to buy a "mojito kit" so I can whip up my own. I am quite proud to say, I have nearly mastered the art!

Scott D · 05-29-2005

Moe:

What's in a "Mojito Kit"? A Muddling spoon or something? I've always just used an Iced Tea spoon......

Scott

Beachnutt719 · 05-29-2005

Had something called a "cococontento" at Catalonia. Wish I could remember what was in it. Rum for sure but not sure what else. Really good stuff!

TAPPY · 05-29-2005

Yum....so many drinks, so little time......

05-30-2005

Caipirinhas mmmmmmmmm those are great. The Miami Vice and Chi Chi's are great too!!!

Moe418 · 05-30-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott D

Moe:

What's in a "Mojito Kit"? A Muddling spoon or something? I've always just used an Iced Tea spoon......

Scott

First thing I want to say is that we had guests over tonight and my mojitos were a serious hit! I consumed six myself, so I hope this is conherent. The main part of a "mojito kit" is, indeed, the muddle stick. It needs to be just the right diameter to muddle all the mint without killing your arm and not making an incredible mess. The chilled spoon probably is not extracting enough mint oil. Thats the key in the mojito, the mint. Outside of the muddling stick, the kit consists of a stainless steel shaker and shot jiggers. Although, with practice, the shot jiggers are just an annoyance. I can eyeball the right amount of rum much better than the shot jiggers. Tonight was my first attempt at "mass producing" mojitos and they very nearly approached my single glass concoctions. I was quite proud of my minty, citrusy, creations! Now...if only I was on the beaches in PDC! Hurry up July 13!!!!

islandtime · 05-30-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moe418

First thing I want to say is that we had guests over tonight and my mojitos were a serious hit!

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Mojitos from scratch are a real joy. BUT,, I have major problems keeping fresh mint "instock". I have been on the mojito bandwagon for quite a few years now and have some insitghts to share.
If you have trouble getting mint or keeping it I suggest buying some Monin Mojito mix. It is wild mint and sugar cane simple syrup in a bottle. I get the mixes from the Monin store , 6 to a case...heh....
http://www.moninstore.com/specialty.php

They can be obtained on a lot of web sites and possibly locally also. Not as good as scratch but a lot more convenient for me ..(mint growing challenged)

Also dont try one with dark rum like Myers (nasty in a Mojito).. Stick with the light or golden rums,like the Appleton or Havana Club if you have it.
just my 2c
island time

Nerak936 · 05-31-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beachnutt719

Had something called a "cococontento" at Catalonia. Wish I could remember what was in it. Rum for sure but not sure what else. Really good stuff!

Well, at least you can recall the most important ingredient, Karen!

Moe418 · 06-01-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by islandtime

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If you have trouble getting mint or keeping it I suggest buying some Monin Mojito mix. It is wild mint and sugar cane simple syrup in a bottle. I get the mixes from the Monin store , 6 to a case...heh....
island time

BLASPHEMER!!!

05-23-2005	#20 (permalink)
Karlla toe in water Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 50	Went and got new ones yesterday!! Not that big of a drinker but definitely want them cold when I'm having them!!!! Last edited by Karlla; 05-23-2005 at 04:40 PM..

05-20-2005	#16 (permalink)
Rubio~ Guest Posts: n/a	Ask for a Banana Republic...had several at the Barcelo Maya resort in February...very yummy...especially in an insolated 22 oz mug. Recipe for BR: 2 whole banana -- peeled and sliced 1 can pineapple rings in juice 6 ounces mango juice 6 ounces rum -- to taste Ginger Ale 1 maraschino cherry .......................

05-23-2005	#17 (permalink)
LndShrk Guest Posts: n/a	Our AI had a menu at the pool bar... My suggestion, start at page one and work your way through them all. By the end of the week you're bound to find several you'll like. LndShrk

05-23-2005	#18 (permalink)
Karlla toe in water Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 50	Rubio, I added the Banana Republic to my list of drinks to try, this one sounds yummy. Only 9 days to the Barcelo (3rd visit)......

05-23-2005	#21 (permalink)
Bottoms Up way into it Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 153	ASP has bartending classes every day by the pool and you get to sample all kinds of goodies. Do I remember how to make anything???? Well, no but I tasted a lot of yummy stuff! Watch out for the "Ticket to Fly"....knocks your flip flops off!

05-28-2005	#22 (permalink)
Moe418 ruined Join Date: May 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 96	One word....MOJITOS!!! Tried my first three years ago in PDC and I have been hooked since! I have gone so far as to buy a "mojito kit" so I can whip up my own. I am quite proud to say, I have nearly mastered the art!

05-29-2005	#23 (permalink)
Scott D lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 19	Moe: What's in a "Mojito Kit"? A Muddling spoon or something? I've always just used an Iced Tea spoon...... Scott

05-29-2005	#24 (permalink)
Beachnutt719 añejo Join Date: May 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,972	Had something called a "cococontento" at Catalonia. Wish I could remember what was in it. Rum for sure but not sure what else. Really good stuff!

05-29-2005	#25 (permalink)
TAPPY añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisiana Posts: 15,315	Yum....so many drinks, so little time......

05-30-2005	#26 (permalink)
le_meow Guest Posts: n/a	Caipirinhas mmmmmmmmm those are great. The Miami Vice and Chi Chi's are great too!!!

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