Originally Posted By crapshoot <<That sounded like a good meal crapshoot. I think i am going to try this out for sure this coming friday.>> Me too, but I'll be ingognito dressed as a typical tourist.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Oh cool!! I will probably be there around 9-10pm.>> Oh man! Unfortunately I'll be there around lunch time.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<Bumer. I hope you have a good lunch anyways.>> Yep, my lunch was exceptional. Especially for under $12. Then my Mai Tai at Trader Sams was the perfect thing to sip on after lunch. The bartenders really got it down now. They are gelling into quite a team. And they are keeping the place pristine. The effects are wacky but are to be plussed up a bit in the near future. I hope that's true. Until next Friday. Aloha, nicktawanananu kablooey!
Originally Posted By crapshoot Today I will choose a different menu item from Tangaroa Terrace. And I will be sampling the Captain's Mai Tai at Trader Sams. The Captain's Mai Tai isn't listed in the bar menu, it is served poolside. However, they are happy to make it up at the bar. So that will be my new taste sensation.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Are all the specialty drinks rum based? I had too many rum and Diet Cokes travel the wrong direction in my youth, IYKWIM, and now I can't stand the taste or smell of rum.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS NO - the Rita's margarita is tequilla but has tiki type spices in it. Yummy.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes What's the difference between the Captain's Mai Tai and the one on the menu at the bar?
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt I'm so ashamed to admit this, and I would NEVER order this in here in San Francisco, but I love a good Blue Hawaiian. Much better than a Mai Tai in my opinion.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox <<I'm so ashamed to admit this, and I would NEVER order this in here in San Francisco, but I love a good Blue Hawaiian.>> No offense, my good doctor, but you're an idiot. Tonga Room makes an *excellent* Blue Hawaiian. Why would you be ashamed to order one? <<Much better than a Mai Tai in my opinion.>> That's crazy talk! Your Tiki Sensibilities™ are really messed up.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Good to know about the Rita 'rita ;-) (Going off to Google Blue Hawaiian)
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Rats! If I only hadn't ruined rum for myself in my youth I could totally go for a Blue Hawaiian, they sound tasty.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt <<Much better than a Mai Tai in my opinion.>> "That's crazy talk!" But... but... but they are so pretty!
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<But... but... but they are so pretty!>> All blue drinks are. <<What's the difference between the Captain's Mai Tai and the one on the menu at the bar?>> Specialty Beverages Uh Oa! - Whoever is brave enough to conjure up this concoction cursed by Uh Oa, the tiki goddess of disaster, must be forewarned: When you mess with Polynesia, the tiki gods will squeeze ya (often with a lime)! -- Light and Dark Rums, Orange, Passion Fruit, Guava, and Grapefruit Juices, Falernum, Cinnamon, and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice. Recommended for Two or more Guests. Krakatoa Punch - There's no escaping falling in lava with this exotic eruption of flavor! -- Reserve and Spiced Rums, Tropical Juices, Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Sam's Gorilla Grog, and Hibiscus Grenadine. Served in a souvenir Tiki Glass. HippopotoMai-Tai - Dare to enter this hippo pool with...Bang! Bang! Two shots of Rum! Don't worry this drink is only dangerous when you start to wiggle your ears! -- Light and Dark Rums, Orange Curacao, Orgeat (Almond) Syrup, Organic Agave Nectar, and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice. Served in a souvenir Tiki Glass. Captain's Mai Tai replaces Orgeat syrup with Ameratto Shrunken Zombie Head - Every time business shrinks for our favorite head salesman he celebrates with one of these supernatural potions. -- Reserve and Aged Rums, Tropical Juices, Falernum, and Cinnamon. Rosita's Margarita - And now, Senors and Senoritas, please place your ice into the center...of the glass, that is, as we present this enchanted cocktail from Rosita. (P.S. Whatever happened to her?) -- Reposado Tequila, Orange Curacao, Organic Agave Nectar, Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, and Falernum. "Dr Reinhardt's Blue Hawaii" is the Ka-Blue-Ie! - Gorillas, rifles, dynamite, and river water don't mix...or do they? (Always makes a splash!) -- Light Rum, Cream of Coconut, Pinapple Juice, and a splash of Blue Curacao. Mosquito Mojito - Trading for the ingredients of this refreshing antidote for malaria didn't cost Sam an arm and a leg. But it did cost him a mint! -- Strawberry Rum, Organic Agave Nectar, Falernum, Mint, and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice topped with Soda Water. Piranha Pool - It will take some skillful navigating to get you through this one! A mixture that's sure to attack your thirst for adventure! -- Strawberry Vodka blended with Pineapple Juice, Cream of Coconut, Strawberry Puree, and Blue Curacao. Ginger's Pear-adise - When you put your hand out for this one be careful...Ginger snaps! -- Pear Vodka, Ginger Liqueur, Organic Agave Nectar, and Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice. Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Rum - Welcome to our tropical hideaway, you lucky people you! If you have one of these starting right away you may be ordering two! -- Reserve Rum, Cream of Coconut, and Pineapple and Orange Juices dusted with Cinnamon and Nutmeg. Lost Safari - Best served with a rhino chaser, this drink gets its point across in the end. Bottoms up! -- Dark and Spiced Rums, Tropical Juices, and Sam's Gorilla Grog. Shipwreck on the Rocks - Have too many of these and you'll be setting a course for Davy Jones' Locker! -- Bourbon with Freshly Muddled Lemon and Mint with Organic Agave Nectar. Sam is pleased to offer the following beers which he acquired in trade. In fact, today he's having a two-for-one special: a beer with two heads for just one of yours!
