One of our days in NOLA we took the Ferry over to Algiers. I highly recommend this if you have a couple hours to spend. It’s a beautiful little residential area with lots of character. It was nice to walk around and check out all of the architectural styles. Plus, you may get to meet Cool Bob (from Buffalo of all places) at the Old Point Bar! We chatted with him for a while before we had to head back out into the heat, and across the river.
After the ferry ride back, we meandered our way over to Latitude 29, again. We weren’t aware that famed rum collector Professor Remsberg was going to be in the bar for a meeting. I wish we could have said hello, but didn’t want to interrupt.
Professor’s Remsberg’s Punch is the inspiration for my version of Planter’s Punch. Most versions of this punch are different, so feel free to make it your own!
2eat2drink Punch
- 3 oz El Dorado 12 year demerara rum
- 1 1/2 oz demerara simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 2 dashes Fee Brother’s Cherry bitters
Shake with ice and serve in a well garnished glass. Or you can always mix up a pitcher and stir!
The Lapu Lapu I created is based on the Disney version from The Tambu Lounge at the Polynesian Resort. I altered the recipe slightly from what I found only because I wanted to use a better rum for the float than 151. Plus, I can’t bring myself to use sour mix.
The Lapu Lapu
- 2 oz Myers’s Dark Rum
- 3 oz fresh pineapple juice
- 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- 1/2 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- float 1 1/2 oz Clément V.S.O.P. Rhum Agricole Vieux on top before serving
Mix all ingredients except float and stir well. Pour into a hollowed out a fresh pineapple filled with ice. Gently pour additional rhum to float on top. Garnish with orchids and mint and serve with a straw.
What is your favorite tiki drink? I’d love to know so I can do another series. Cheers!
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