The Sven Tiki

Sven TikiHere I am in the Hapa Haole Hideaway, enjoying a “Sven Tiki,” page 83 of Intoxica. That’s hot webcam action! I finally have the all important orange juice to complete this recipe. My first thought looking at the recipe is, an ounce of grenadine can’t be good. But, I trust the Bum, so I pushed onward. I eased up on the lime a bit. Maybe 3/4 ounce. It was fine and would have been fine with a full ounce of lime juice. I ended up giving it a 7. I liked it. I’d drink it again. I liked the club soda tingle in it. But, it didn’t have a certain depth and rich rum aroma that I need to give it a higher score.

Personally, I’d take a tip from Sven’s German roots and find a recipe with the appropriate sounding Van der Hum in it. Cheers to Big Bro and the world of tiki he has fostered! I can’t wait to give him a big ol’ hug at Hukilau in October. Can’t wait for the new book on Witco either! Get it while it’s “cheap.”

2 Replies to “The Sven Tiki”

  1. Excellent! Inspired by you I made a couple of these for the wahine and myself and, I must say, it is a tasty concoction! Just the right mix of all of the ingredients (the club soda being a very nice touch). She is crazy about all things Pomegranite, so the full ounce of grenadine suited us just fine. It reminded me, to a degree, of Trader Vic’s Shingle Stain. I might would give it a 7 1/2 (7 1/4?) if that was allowed.

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