Milkman delivers Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 (edited) QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 07:47 AM) It's good to feel wanted. . . The rumrunner is one of those drinks that 10 different places will make 10 different ways. Not as bad as some of the things that pass for mai tais, but close. The original rumrunner was created at the Tiki bar, Holiday Isles on Islamorada in the Florida Keys - a big treehouse kid of hangout that was probably the best bar in the upper Keys (Developers have targeted it for demolition and that may already have happended). It was a drink made specifically to use up excess inventory of banana liqour, blackberry brandy, and 151 rum and became an unintentional sensation and signature drink. It was always served frozen in the original form, but most other places have non-frozen versions as well. Here's the original recipe: ½ oz Bacardi Select Rum ½ oz Barcardi 151 Rum (I usually use Cruzan 151) 7/8 oz Hiram Walker Blackberry Brandy 7/8 oz Hiram Walker Banana Liqueur (I preferr Juacim's or however it is spelled. Stay away from DuKuyper as it is way too overpowering, or cut the amount back if you have to use it). 5/8 oz Grenadine 1 oz Lime Juice Freeze in blender and serve in 12 oz glass. If you're not doing frozen, this recipe is going to be too strong and unbalanced, so a couple of ounces of pineapple and orange juice will be needed to cut it back. A lot of recipes use the Roses wsweetened lime juice but I use fresh in the Tiki bar version. Play with it a little to balance the banana liquour. But DO NOT omit the blackberry brandy and banana liquour or else it isn't a rum runner. Don't forget to have some Red Stripe on hand for the beer drinkers. In no way am I directing this post towards you, Flasoxx, but I have a few in me and feel like saying this. Who else reads threads they're not really interested in until they see a post that seems too long to read, and then just completely throws the thread away? I do it all the time. Edited October 25, 2008 by Milkman delivers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 10:27 AM) Cuba. Mojitos are awesome and if you have a smoking house you can have cigars. Also you can make it tropical and encourage women to wear bikinis. Then after they get drunk, you can chain them to tables and have them make shoes for 5 cents an hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 10:51 PM) In no way am I directing this post towards you, Flasoxx, but I have a few in me and feel like saying this. Who else reads threads they're not really interested in until they see a post that seems too long to read, and then just completely throws the thread away? I do it all the time. No offense taken. My wife tells me to shut the fµ@k up all the time too. I'll just keep my recipe for the perfect mai tai to myself then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 25, 2008 Share Posted October 25, 2008 QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 09:55 PM) Then after they get drunk, you can chain them to tables and have them make shoes for 5 cents an hour. /going to hell, laughing all the way . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Unsolicited information alert! I'm taking back any perceived recommendation for the Trader Vic's "Authentic Dark" rum from earlier posts. I just opened a new bottle and they've gone and screwed it up. There's a distinct vanilla taste in the flavor profile now that has never been as prominent as it is now, and it definitely made an unbalanced rum punch when i tried to use it as the only dark rum in the mix. I'm sure it will lend depth used sparingly here and there, but steer clear of TV dark as a backbone rum in your drinks. Coruba, Myers, or Goslings are all much better options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 08:55 AM) Unsolicited information alert! I'm taking back any perceived recommendation for the Trader Vic's "Authentic Dark" rum from earlier posts. I just opened a new bottle and they've gone and screwed it up. There's a distinct vanilla taste in the flavor profile now that has never been as prominent as it is now, and it definitely made an unbalanced rum punch when i tried to use it as the only dark rum in the mix. I'm sure it will lend depth used sparingly here and there, but steer clear of TV dark as a backbone rum in your drinks. Coruba, Myers, or Goslings are all much better options. BTW thank you for the recipe. I can't go into details, but much fun was had while sipping rum punches at then island this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 11:30 AM) BTW thank you for the recipe. I can't go into details, but much fun was had while sipping rum punches at then island this weekend. Did you use the Wray and Nephew overproof? If so, did you do the allspice infusion? Hope it came out well. It sounds like it helped fuel a bit of. . . relaxation at any rate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 10:39 AM) Did you use the Wray and Nephew overproof? If so, did you do the allspice infusion? Hope it came out well. It sounds like it helped fuel a bit of. . . relaxation at any rate. I gave the recipe to my favorite island bartender, along with a flameproof gallon container, and had him mix me up a big batch. I bought some crushed ice and whirled it away in the blender back at the condo. It paired nicely with the chilled shrimp at lunch. The grilled fish and crab cakes at dinner. I did have to walk to the store to get some fruit for garnish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Australia - Fosters. Doubt you'll have many happy people around you, after they drink that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 03:10 PM) Australia - Fosters. Doubt you'll have many happy people around you, after they drink that though. Yeah but it beats the hell out of that gawdawful Victoria's Bitter. I could go for a couple of Tooheys Olds right about now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) I gave the recipe to my favorite island bartender, along with a flameproof gallon container, and had him mix me up a big batch. I bought some crushed ice and whirled it away in the blender back at the condo. It paired nicely with the chilled shrimp at lunch. The grilled fish and crab cakes at dinner. I did have to walk to the store to get some fruit for garnish. I was drinking Planter's Punch last night but I have some Pimento Dram steeping and I think it's a Jamaica Punch night tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 02:42 PM) I was drinking Planter's Punch last night but I have some Pimento Dram steeping and I think it's a Jamaica Punch night tonight. It was a sad moment when the gallon was empty. I figure I got a bargain. $20 plus a $10 tip. He is my favorite. He even tossed in the use of a couple glasses but no paper umbrellas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (Texsox @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 03:47 PM) It was a sad moment when the gallon was empty. I figure I got a bargain. $20 plus a $10 tip. He is my favorite. He even tossed in the use of a couple glasses but no paper umbrellas. Hell, that is a bargain. If I send you a jug can you get it filled for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 03:37 PM) Yeah but it beats the hell out of that gawdawful Victoria's Bitter. I could go for a couple of Tooheys Olds right about now though. That's easily the worst beer I've ever seen. It's even worse than PBR, and that's saying something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (DBAHO @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 04:10 PM) That's easily the worst beer I've ever seen. It's even worse than PBR, and that's saying something. They served VB on the plane from LA to Sydney, and I was amazed at how horrid it was. It took a good three Nelson's Bloods down in the Rocks the night I landed to get the taste of VB out of my mouth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 04:32 PM) They served VB on the plane from LA to Sydney, and I was amazed at how horrid it was. It took a good three Nelson's Bloods down in the Rocks the night I landed to get the taste of VB out of my mouth. There's a legend that an Australian Cricket Player once downed 57 cans of VB on a flight from Sydney to London and lived to tell the tale. But that beer really does give my home state a bad name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (3E8 @ Oct 22, 2008 -> 07:02 PM) Amsterdam /thread That was what my room was when we had that party. Needless to say I had alot of snacks, and probably the best time. For whatever reason, our room was stocked with girls like a trout pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 02:50 PM) Hell, that is a bargain. If I send you a jug can you get it filled for me? I owe him, I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I've finally gotten around to making the rum runner. F'in A, that's delicious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 I'm partial to picking good 'ol America, and having bourbon/whiskey shots as the drink of choice. Maybe Jack Daniels or Maker's Mark... You could always make mixed drinks or whiskey sours if you're looking for something a little easier to take than shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 I brought America up but it's kind of like doing the same thing every weekend at that point. Doing different countries is fun because then it forces you to drink something else. I'm now glad I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 21, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) I've finally gotten around to making the rum runner. F'in A, that's delicious. Cool. . . did you go rocks or fozen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 just went on the rocks...I couldn't find a blender to use, otherwise I would have done that. I had like 4 of them and I was pretty hammered, so it's safe to say I had a damn good night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 For the longest time I thought this thread meant "Country Music themed mini parties" and didnt even look because of the lameness I thought it consisted of.sorry wite I should have given you more credit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 I did a couple Applebees Bahama Mommas while my g/f went with the perfect margarita while watching Tech get their asses kicked by OU. I'm liking rum. I do not feel qualified to post in the drunk thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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