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GentleHangman
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Joined: Jun 23, 2006
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From: Stuart, Florida
|  Posted: 2012-05-01 6:28 pm Permalink
While I've not has a Mai Kai Jet pilot I've made the Bum's/Beachcomber version (the undercover Zombie) quite often with the following substitutions: I use 1.5 oz of dark Jamaican- usually Appleton Estates 12, 3/4oz of Eldorado 12, and 3/4oz of Bacardi 151. I do this because I am unable to get Lemon Hart 151 in my area (But I'm working on it!) and for the drink to be of "Beachcomber" caliber, it needs the demerara flavor and that 151 jolt.
That being said, I've also made quite a few of the Atomic Grog version of the Mai Kai's Jet Pilot, and I use the same rum mix as described above for the same reasons. I also use Absinthe instead of Pernod in both versions. The Atomic Grog version is a drink I enjoy equally with the Beachcomber version - they both have their unique flavor profile and both balance equally on my quality scale.
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Tonga Tiki
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From: The Tonga Lounge in Safety Harbor, FL
| Posted: 2012-05-05 7:26 pm Permalink
Your Beachcomber version sounds good. I will utilize some of my stash of LH 151 to try it out..
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Hurricane Hayward
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Posts: 414
From: 16 miles from The Mai-Kai
| Posted: 2012-05-15 3:13 pm Permalink
With Lemon Hart 151 now back in the bars of The Mai-Kai, the Jet Pilot has become turbo-charged ...
The review and tribute recipe are updated accordingly ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/02/07/mai-kai-cocktail-review-jet-pilot-soars-over-its-ancestors-with-flying-colors/#tribute
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Hurricane Hayward
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From: 16 miles from The Mai-Kai
| Posted: 2012-06-16 2:05 pm Permalink
Just when we thought we had it down pat, we get a curveball. But it was fortunate that Mai-Kai manager Kern Mattei chose to feature the Jet Pilot in last week's Mai-Kai Mixer flights. We learned much more about the drink and its ingredients. Here's a full recap of the event:
www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/06/16/cocktail-flights-soar-at-mai-kai-mixer-reveal-revolutionary-use-of-rums/
We found out that indeed it has four rums (as Chip and Andy said) and that they are (Lemon Hart 151, Kohala Bay dark Jamaican, gold Puerto Rican, and light Puerto Rican). Also, the only fresh juice contained in the drink is lime juice. So scratch the OJ.
Back to the drawing board, we came up with a retooled tribute that you can find here:
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/02/07/mai-kai-cocktail-review-jet-pilot-soars-over-its-ancestors-with-flying-colors/#tribute
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Hurricane Hayward
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From: 16 miles from The Mai-Kai
| Posted: 2012-07-03 10:12 am Permalink
Just to confuse matters, one more update on the Jet Pilot. I tweaked the latest version and came up with a sweeter, less intense (but still very strong) version I'm calling 3.5 ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2012/02/07/mai-kai-cocktail-review-jet-pilot-soars-over-its-ancestors-with-flying-colors/#tribute
It also features a new substitution suggestion for fassionola, which works very well in this and a few other Mai-Kai cocktails.
Mahalo!
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Tonga Tiki
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Joined: Nov 14, 2006
Posts: 146
From: The Tonga Lounge in Safety Harbor, FL
| Posted: 2012-12-21 6:05 pm Permalink
I was able to order Kohala Bay Dark Rum locally. Had to buy a case of it, but it should ensure the ability to replicate my Mai Kai Jet Pilot for quite awhile. It doesn't arrive till next week so that whole Mayan end of the world thing better not happen- or I'm going to be pissed! The same store has been stocking Smith and Cross also. Now if it could only start carrying Lemonhart 151 I would be set forever.
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Hurricane Hayward
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Joined: Jun 07, 2008
Posts: 414
From: 16 miles from The Mai-Kai
| Posted: 2012-12-21 6:45 pm Permalink
Tonga,
Lemon Hart's Florida distributor is BMC Fine Spirits.
Aloha!
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thePorpoise
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Joined: Jan 23, 2011
Posts: 733
From: Tampa Bay
| Posted: 2012-12-21 10:12 pm Permalink
Tonga-- what store???
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Tonga Tiki
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From: The Tonga Lounge in Safety Harbor, FL
| Posted: 2012-12-22 09:50 am Permalink
Total Wine across from Countryside Mall....
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thePorpoise
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From: Tampa Bay
| Posted: 2012-12-23 7:12 pm Permalink
thanks, havent noticed at at the Total Wine in tampa yet. next time i'm up there in clearwater (Skyline Chili run maybe) i'll drop by the countryside store...
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GentleHangman
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Joined: Jun 23, 2006
Posts: 354
From: Stuart, Florida
| Posted: 2012-12-24 11:10 am Permalink
Regarding Total Wine: They do not carry, nor will they order Lemon Hart 151 - they don't deal with that distributor. I know-I've tried. They will get Kohala Bay and Coruba for you and they normally stock Smith and Cross.
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Tonga Tiki
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Joined: Nov 14, 2006
Posts: 146
From: The Tonga Lounge in Safety Harbor, FL
| Posted: 2013-04-03 1:52 pm Permalink
Well my attempt to get Kohala Bay Dark Rum (Punch Dagger) from Total Wine was a failure. They thought they could order it, but they could not get it and apologized. However I was able to acquire some today, but have been sworn to secrecy. I did not purchase it in
Tampa or online. Follow the clues like I did and maybe you can locate the source...
[ This Message was edited by: Tonga Tiki 2013-04-05 08:40 ]
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thePorpoise
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Joined: Jan 23, 2011
Posts: 733
From: Tampa Bay
| Posted: 2013-04-04 10:37 am Permalink
i think i've seen the Kohala on store shelf somewhere- will advise when i locate.
any flawdy Lemon Hart sources anybody?
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Hale Tiki
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Joined: Oct 19, 2004
Posts: 1608
From: Pittsburgh
| Posted: 2013-04-04 11:21 am Permalink
A good friend acquired a bottle, but I can't divulge his source. Unfortunately, I won't be able to use the same source. Would love to get one while I'm down for Hukilau.
Guess I'll have to follow the clues...
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Thortiki
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Joined: Jul 29, 2006
Posts: 192
From: Maryland (Land of Pleasant Tiki Living)
| Posted: 2013-04-05 02:21 am Permalink
Went to the Mai-Kai last night.Tried the now LH 151 charged Jet Pilot. WOW a great drink has now become an even greater tasting drink. This coupled with the atmosphere of the Mai-Kai & their welcoming staff makes all the difference. Thortiki
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