Drinks from Hawaii: April 28

Drink Menu at RumFire.

Hawaiian Love Affair: Bacardi Oakheart, Strawberry Puree, Creme de Banana, club soda, and Sprite.

Dinner was at RumFire where I ordered the Hawaiian Love Affair. While I remember the drink being good, I can't remember any specific details of it.

Drink Menu at Tiki's Grill & Bar.

Hawaiian Vodka.

After dinner, we headed to Tiki's Grill & Bar. There, I started with a Hawaiian Vodka. As I am somewhat of a vodka connoisseur, I felt I had to try the local vodka. This vodka was smooth on par with other premium vodkas, but I felt it was lacking in taste. I would put it slightly above or on par with Grey Goose, but below Hanger One because of the lack of flavor.

Drink Menu at Tiki's Grill & Bar.

Lilikoi Piscoe Sour.

Next, I had a Lilikoi Piscoe Sour. This drink was a pisco sour with the addition of lime juice and lilikoi. From the appearance of the drink, it looked like they did not use egg whites in making the sour. There was only a slight hint of the lilikoi with the citrus being the more powerful flavor.

Wang Chung's version of a Moscow Mule.

The last drink of the night was at Wang Chung's Karaoke Bar. I had their version of a Moscow Mule with some tropical fruit. I cannot remember the fruit, but it doesn't matter as the drink was excessively ginger-heavy and hid all other tastes.

Drinks from Hawaii: April 27

Drink Menu at Ryan's Grill.

Hand-Shaken Guava 'Rita: tequila, fresh lime sour, guava, triple sec.

Todays first drink was a Guava 'Rita at Ryan's Grill. This margarita was excellent with the guava just coming through enough to add to the drink instead of being the focal point. But after a day at the beach, I would recommend avoiding the salt.

Drink Specials at Side Street Inn.

Side Mind Eraser: vodka, Kahlua, root beer liqueur, tonic water.

Next, we went to Side Street Inn and I got a Side Mind Eraser. This drink is just a Mind Eraser with the addition of root beer liqueur. I was not a fan of this drink mainly because I do not like the taste of coffee. I usually don't get that feeling from Kahlua, but the coffee and root beer did not mix well for me.

Drinks from Hawaii: April 26

Drink Menu at Kahala Resort.

Royal Pine as it comes to the table.

Royal Pine: peach, papaya, pineapple, banana, light and dark rum, coconut, served in a fresh pineapple.

Today, we had dinner at the Kahala Resort. I ordered a Royal Pine just because it was the most expensive cocktail on the menu, but I had no idea it would come in a pineapple! It was very tasty--like an alcoholic smoothie. It was fairly strong, but did not overpower the drink.

Drinks from Hawaii: April 25

Mai Tai at Elks Lodge.

The first drink of the trip was a Mai Tai at the Elks Lodge in Waikiki. It was pretty much your standard Mai Tai--not too strong and fruity. If you are a member or know a member there, it is a great place to hangout.