![]() ![]() If dark rum is used, it is called a Shirley Temple Black, a funny homage to the actress’s married name. I see recipes online that refer to a Dirty Shirley, when vodka or rum is added. Mai Tai at SAP Center at Sharks game, and that one came out nice and sweet, but sans cherries. Knowing that many don’t love the red cherries, it would be interesting to see if Luxardo dark cherries on top of a Shirley Temple with Rose’s might be more popular. This variant seemed to be popular in my Instagram story poll, winning 2-1. Instead of bright red cherries and Rose’s Grenadine, this one was served with traditional Pomegranate Grenadine and dark cherries. ![]() Then, we ordered one at Forbidden Island and what came out was very, very different. ![]() Some recipes also call for little splash of Lemon or Lime Juice, which I think would be a nice addition.Īs noted in the previous post, we had these at Hula’s after a night of cocktails in Paso Robles. ![]() Recipes vary but typically include some Grenadine and either Ginger Ale, 7-up, or Lemon-Lime Soda. But for whatever reason it never occurred to order this in the past. This seems to be right up her alley, having preferred blended cocktails such as the Chi-Chi and Lava Flow. Not a movie marathon, but several tastings of the mocktail made with Grenadine and Soda, topped with cherries. I’m not sure why it took us this long to get here, but it has been Shirley Temple week for Mrs. Spike has a Patreon for supporters of the show, and if you’re at the $10 level you can get a cool Breezeway Cocktail Hour pin shown below. This is a tribute to Spike who often makes vintage Trader Vic’s cocktails on the show. I don’t have the Breezeway Cocktail Hour tiki mug, so I used this nice pilsner glass from Trader Vic’s. This cocktail is light and refreshing, and the mix of spicy syrups does give it an interesting twist. I didn’t go extreme with the garnishes, and used my favored Hay! Straws rather than the glass one specified by Spike. Garnish with sliced limes, orange wedge, Luxardo Cherries, mint, orchid, garnish. Pour soda water into tiki mug, then rest of the drink with ice. You must be a fan of corks to fully appreciate the show.ġ oz Hamilton White Stache Rum (sub: Denizen 3)īlend for 6 seconds with crushed ice. It is educational and entertaining, so check it out if you’ve somehow missed it. Spike talks cocktails (always in the glass that it was served in) and tiki, sometimes with special guests. This is the cocktail that Spike developed for his Spike’s Breezeway Cocktail Hour show on YouTube, which I have enjoyed every Friday for the last two years. This was posted by Spike Marble on Instagram and it was perfect timing as I was looking for something to use with the last of the White Grapefruit was I was gifted. I know many of the local folks will be attending the Brunch and Fashion Show at Trader Vic’s that same day but try to join us if you can or if you’re skipping Vic’s. Funk, we’re having the monthly 1st Sunday Ohana meet-up starting when they open at 4:00 and ending … later. Funk has an expanding rum list (which has grown so large it’s no longer listed on the menu), so I’m looking forward to exploring their selection. This can be a great way to discover new rums, especially if you’re not keen on drinking them neat. We usually do this in a Mai Tai, but for rums a Daiquiri is also a good option. Most good bars will allow customers to try cocktails with a different, name-called spirit when requested by the customer (always politely, of course). I’m often a big fan of Mai Tais made just with Appleton 12, though the one with Smith & Cross is better at Dr. Funk’s standard Mai Tai that is made with Appleton 12 and higher proof Smith & Cross Jamaican rum. This produced a cocktail that was less boozy and less funky than Dr. Funk in San Jose with just Appleton 12 Jamaican Rum. ![]()
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