Comments on: Coconaut

By: Rick

Rick — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 23:02:01 +0000

Genius photo – you’re taking some great shots lately. The coconaut is definitely a “let’s get everyone drunk” goto at parties

By: Tiare

Tiare — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 01:16:12 +0000

Dood, you need to re-consider this resistance for blenders…really. Try to see it from a positive p.o.v, its actually a very quick and comfy way to get that frothy tiki drink you so longing to imbibe.

If you are working in a bar its a different story – but then you still need to give in if you gonna deal with tiki drinks….so simply put – there´s no way to escape the blender – better to give in;-) Now i visualize a drawing made by our good Doc Bamboo with a monstruous blender chasing a bartender..

Btw your photos have really become something amazing, what camera do you use?

By: Sunny&Rummy

Sunny&Rummy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 18:56:54 +0000

In complete agreement on the superiority of Coruba over Myers. I was going to wait to spin up a Coconaut until Tiare got around to it on her trek through Grog Log, but I’ve been craving one since thsi article was posted, so I think the blender will get a workout tonight.

By: Shirow66

Shirow66 — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:08:50 +0000

The Coconaut is awesome! I find Myer’s to be undrinkable, so I usually use Appleton V/X or EX for my Coconauts since Coruba is not available here in Sweden. I’ve also tried Pusser’s which also works well.
My favorite blended drink is probably the Missionary’s Downfall. There is a new authentic recipe of the Missionary’s Downfall in Jeff Berry’s new book which I am yet to try out.

By: Sunny&Rummy

Sunny&Rummy — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:24:40 +0000

If the Donn Beach 5-second quickie blends count, then I’d probably say either the 1934 Zombie Punch or whatever other Beachcomber drink I’m into at any given time. If we’re sticking with more thoroughly blended drinks then maybe a Missionary’s Downfall. I also like to impress the Missus with my med blending skilz by whipping up the wonderful two-tone Molokai Mike of Trader Vic fame. Orgeat, brandy, rum, and real grenadine along with a bit of fruit juice and the wife thinks I’m a genius.

By: Doug Winship

Doug Winship — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:52:44 +0000

Dood,

I love the Coconaut. Frankly, it is what the Pina Colada wishes it was.

Like Jac, I’m on board with Baker’s take. The blender is a great tool, especially when you (like me) don’t have an easy way to crush ice. Or are suing heavy ingredients like we are here.

I also laugh to see that I always use the exact same tiki vessel to drink my Coconauts in!

By: The Concierge

The Concierge — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 19:58:27 +0000

Dood,

Nice to see that you have racheted up your posting frequency, particularly the rate of the rum reviews, or, RORR. Any plans to discuss some of the drier aged rums that have been more visible on the market lately would be interesting.

By: Matt Robold

Matt Robold — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:52:45 +0000

DJ: Actually, after looking, you are right! It IS cheaper. I didn’t take into account that Coruba sells at 1L instead of 750mL. 1L of Myers is over $20 at most places, whereas 1L of Coruba is $16-$18. Post corrected. Thanks!

By: DJ HawaiianShirt

DJ HawaiianShirt — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:28:25 +0000

Dood, I don’t think you have to worry about blogging tiki… it goes without saying that any respectable rum blogger should delve into it. I’m really glad you posted this, the Coconaut needs more publicity. Also, Myers is way more expensive here than Coruba… weird…

By: Jac

Jac — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:21:14 +0000

Charles H Baker, Jr raves about the “dozen and one unexpected uses” of the Waring blender in The Gentleman’s Companion… And if it’s good enough for Bake, it’s good enough for me.