So impressed with this channel. You and Anders Erickson are now my two favorites. Your production quality and bar setup are hands down the best I’ve seen! Keep it up!
Hi Derek, tried the Tradewinds with the Giffards Banana Liqueur u suggested. Didn't think I'd like it as much as the peach version.... but I did !! I was wondering if ud consider doing a vid on BB Barry's Grog Log The Waikaikian. It doesn't get much love, but honestly, it's my 2nd favorite Tiki cocktail after the '44 Mai Tai. Try it, I think ull like it :)
I found this recipe in Smuggler’s Cove and have loved introducing my friends to it. Absolutely one of my favorite tiki drinks! Thanks so much for this video!
Hi Derek ! Love your channel. I tried this drink recently at your recommendation. It's now one of my favorites ! I modified my recipe a little. I deleted simple syrup and replaced coconut milk with 1/2 oz Coconut Rum ( the original recipe was too sweet for me) The tweaked version hit the spot !! I appreciate the video quality and your desire to dig into the history of the drinks. Thanks for your excellent work !!
I just bought the Giffard Apricot. It does indeed taste tropical now. Before I was using and apricot brandy. Together with nutmeg as a garnisch it gave me a winter feel. quite weird.
Interesting.. i have banana liquor and love limes in a cocktail. Need to try your 2nd option. Update - just made it. I made cream of coconut, so didn't add any simple. Came out a bit strong and my family didn't like it as much. Added one more ounce of cream of coconut and that made it better. Used Creme de Banana. All in all, i prefer Pina Colada + .5oz lime juice instead of this, but this isn't a bad drink. Thanks for the video!
I've heard about this drink a few times but never had the apricot liqueur to give it a go. Went to grab a bottle and struck out, but I did find Giffard's Creme de Peche which I decided would be a decent enough sub. Quite tasty. Glad I found the channel and glad you finally pushed me to give this one a try.
Seems like a delicious drink and I'll be making it soon! A question: First you said "coconut cream," then you said "coconut milk," which is what is called for in your written recipe. The one other recipe I've seen for a Tradewinds uses cream of coconut (as opposed to coconut cream), like a piña colada, but no simple syrup (which, by definition, is 1 part sugar and 1 part water, BTW). Are you really calling for coconut milk, like that used in Thai cooking, etc.?
the recipe is in the episodes description, and yes coconut milk + simple syrup. Thats what the recipe calls for. "Cream of Coconut" is coconut milk (like Thai cooking) + sugar. Different bars and books have different ratios. And like the last comment, simple syrup is not always 1:1. That's a made up modern bar interpretation of "simple syrup." You can watch the Rock Candy video for further explanation. Thanks!
By far my favorite tiki drink ive had. Friend made me one about two years ago and immediately fell in love with it. Most people ive talked to have never heard of a Tradewinds. I just tell them "you're missing out!!" 😅
Ah yes, another one of the liqueurs that I can't find here. LOL! I've tried this once by swapping the Apricot Liqueur for Apricot syrup that I made. Thought it turned out great but I'd like to try the actual recipe. Add another liqueur to my list to make! Great video as always! Cheers!
Which type of coconut milk are you using? At the grocery store there's the carton kind in the refrigerated section that has 50 calories per cup and the canned kind that has 420 calories per cup (5g vs 15g fat per cup). Both are listed as "unsweetened coconut milk"
Coconut Milk from the refrigerator section or placed next to Almond Milk and Milks in general is just super watered down coconut meant to be used as a milk or creamer replacement. For the canned or boxed varieties I don't have a specific brand, but most people say Aroy-D
Just coming across your channel through the Mai Tai series. So fun! Now I'm going back in time to check out older posts. I really dig what you're doing. Is the glass you used for the Tradewinds something that can be found? If so I'd love to know where you picked it up. Cheers!
DrinkMasters are great because they are essentially very inefficient blenders. They don’t break down the ice like a blender and they add a lot of foam.
I would love to grab a bottle of Giffard Banana liqueur but my local TotalWine does not carry them. They only have Tempus Fugit banana liqueur which is awesome but it tastes different than Giffard.
@@makeanddrink Yes! I had a bottle of Drillaud Apricot liqueur and it's delicious. Makes me wonder if their banana or elderflower liqueur is equally good or not lol.
They won’t be similar. Disaronno is nut based and tastes like almond extract where the apricot is a pure sweet fruit flavor. If you were going to try something else, a peach liqueur would be closest but most fruit liqueur would work well.
I'm still confused about the coconut milk - you talk about reducing the size in the recipe if you don't want to make 27 oz of the stuff; can you clarify if something like Coconut Real is a substitute, or if you really have to buy a can of coconut milk and mix it with simple syrup?
“Cream of coconut” is basically a coconut milk with added sugar and stabilizers. Coco Lopez or Real brand mainly. “Coconut Cream” is coconut milk with a higher fat %
Couldn’t tell you. I’ve had it in cocktails but not on its own. My assumption is it’s more of that carmelized banana, which I’m sure is delicious as well.
So impressed with this channel. You and Anders Erickson are now my two favorites. Your production quality and bar setup are hands down the best I’ve seen! Keep it up!
Anders is indeed great to, also spike’s breezeway coctail hour
Dude your production value. Surprised your channel is still so small
RUclips doesn’t reward production value they reward adhd stimulus
This drink is the definition of balance. Every ingredient pops in it.
Everyone I've served that drink to has loved it.
This video was so well done, I’m so impressed, first vid I’ve seen from you and I’m hooked man. Good stuff.
If you want to add more banana flavours into this drink then use Cross&Smith rum.
It really do have that funky sweet banana flavours in it.
BETTER than a Tradewinds and not a pain to make | The Painkiller (Pusser's optional). Derek, I see a series in the making ... good video.
I don’t think we’re allowed to use the “P” word or they’ll come for us!!
@@makeanddrink i doubt it, greg from how to drink did his with plantation :)
I do love how you're covering tiki's because I know very little about that style in general, keep it up! Loving it!
I love these videos! Tiki drinks are my favorite. Keep it up!!
Thank you! Will do!
Hi Derek, tried the Tradewinds with the Giffards Banana Liqueur u suggested. Didn't think I'd like it as much as the peach version.... but I did !!
I was wondering if ud consider doing a vid on BB Barry's Grog Log The Waikaikian. It doesn't get much love, but honestly, it's my 2nd favorite Tiki cocktail after the '44 Mai Tai. Try it, I think ull like it :)
My favourite in smugglers cove. Almost always use gosling black seal rum as the dark rum. Sets the tone
Great video once again!
I found this recipe in Smuggler’s Cove and have loved introducing my friends to it. Absolutely one of my favorite tiki drinks! Thanks so much for this video!
Love the banana twist one. Those giffard liqueurs are so great, I have the apricot from them too and it’s next level quality
Hey man I just discovered you last week and you’re channel is absolutely fire🔥 Keep up the quality content and I’m waiting till you explode on here!
Thank you!
Great production value and well made ! Good luck 👍
Thank you!
I made the Tradewinds after watching this episode and it was great! I love Painkillers and this is very similar yet more interesting.
Hi Derek ! Love your channel. I tried this drink recently at your recommendation. It's now one of my favorites ! I modified my recipe a little. I deleted simple syrup and replaced coconut milk with 1/2 oz Coconut Rum ( the original recipe was too sweet for me) The tweaked version hit the spot !!
I appreciate the video quality and your desire to dig into the history of the drinks. Thanks for your excellent work !!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it
I just bought the Giffard Apricot. It does indeed taste tropical now. Before I was using and apricot brandy. Together with nutmeg as a garnisch it gave me a winter feel. quite weird.
I like the adjustment to make this easy to make for 1 or 2 drinks. Great idea.
Interesting.. i have banana liquor and love limes in a cocktail. Need to try your 2nd option.
Update - just made it. I made cream of coconut, so didn't add any simple. Came out a bit strong and my family didn't like it as much. Added one more ounce of cream of coconut and that made it better. Used Creme de Banana. All in all, i prefer Pina Colada + .5oz lime juice instead of this, but this isn't a bad drink. Thanks for the video!
I've heard about this drink a few times but never had the apricot liqueur to give it a go. Went to grab a bottle and struck out, but I did find Giffard's Creme de Peche which I decided would be a decent enough sub. Quite tasty. Glad I found the channel and glad you finally pushed me to give this one a try.
I bet the Giffard Peach would taste amazing. Pretty much all of their liqueurs are great. Thanks for the feedback
Great video!
Thank you!
Seems like a delicious drink and I'll be making it soon!
A question: First you said "coconut cream," then you said "coconut milk," which is what is called for in your written recipe. The one other recipe I've seen for a Tradewinds uses cream of coconut (as opposed to coconut cream), like a piña colada, but no simple syrup (which, by definition, is 1 part sugar and 1 part water, BTW). Are you really calling for coconut milk, like that used in Thai cooking, etc.?
the recipe is in the episodes description, and yes coconut milk + simple syrup. Thats what the recipe calls for. "Cream of Coconut" is coconut milk (like Thai cooking) + sugar. Different bars and books have different ratios.
And like the last comment, simple syrup is not always 1:1. That's a made up modern bar interpretation of "simple syrup." You can watch the Rock Candy video for further explanation. Thanks!
By far my favorite tiki drink ive had. Friend made me one about two years ago and immediately fell in love with it. Most people ive talked to have never heard of a Tradewinds. I just tell them "you're missing out!!" 😅
Just subscribed. So informative and interesting. Thanks for the educational videos.
I like that fruit element
Just made a tradewinds with Coruba and Probitas. Quite amazing.
Yes!
Thank you!! 😎❤
2:25 that lemon looks very orange :)
Probably a Meyer lemon.
Watched this one for the third time. Didn’t like my first Tradewinds until I changed my rum blend to 5 year Barbados and 12 year Demerara
Ah yes, another one of the liqueurs that I can't find here. LOL! I've tried this once by swapping the Apricot Liqueur for Apricot syrup that I made. Thought it turned out great but I'd like to try the actual recipe. Add another liqueur to my list to make! Great video as always! Cheers!
That’s sounds like a perfect excuse to use whatever liqueur you have on hand!
Which type of coconut milk are you using?
At the grocery store there's the carton kind in the refrigerated section that has 50 calories per cup and the canned kind that has 420 calories per cup (5g vs 15g fat per cup). Both are listed as "unsweetened coconut milk"
Coconut Milk from the refrigerator section or placed next to Almond Milk and Milks in general is just super watered down coconut meant to be used as a milk or creamer replacement.
For the canned or boxed varieties I don't have a specific brand, but most people say Aroy-D
I have gallons of ume shu (Japanese plum wine). Ume is technically an apricot. So... I bet this would work...
Just coming across your channel through the Mai Tai series. So fun! Now I'm going back in time to check out older posts. I really dig what you're doing. Is the glass you used for the Tradewinds something that can be found? If so I'd love to know where you picked it up. Cheers!
Thank you! The tall blue glass is the Trader Vic's E'Ville glass which is their Zombie glass. You can buy those online as well.
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Another great video! Video quality is really impressive. Do you use coconut milk or cream of coconut for this cocktail?
Thanks! This is coconut milk, however coconut milk + simple syrup is essentially "cream of coconut."
I wonder what kind of cheap immersion blender would do the trick instead.
DrinkMasters are great because they are essentially very inefficient blenders. They don’t break down the ice like a blender and they add a lot of foam.
I would love to grab a bottle of Giffard Banana liqueur but my local TotalWine does not carry them. They only have Tempus Fugit banana liqueur which is awesome but it tastes different than Giffard.
Would be interested to see what Drillaud tastes like compared Giffard.
@@makeanddrink Yes! I had a bottle of Drillaud Apricot liqueur and it's delicious. Makes me wonder if their banana or elderflower liqueur is equally good or not lol.
Ok hear me out. Somehow add a peanut butter taste to the banana version. Maybe a roasted peanut orgeat.
could i use dissarono instead of apricot liquer? is it similar?
They won’t be similar. Disaronno is nut based and tastes like almond extract where the apricot is a pure sweet fruit flavor. If you were going to try something else, a peach liqueur would be closest but most fruit liqueur would work well.
I'm still confused about the coconut milk - you talk about reducing the size in the recipe if you don't want to make 27 oz of the stuff; can you clarify if something like Coconut Real is a substitute, or if you really have to buy a can of coconut milk and mix it with simple syrup?
Yes you can use that as a substitute
would it be wierd to use appleton signature and appleton 12 here for this?
Nah, go for it!
what about using cream of coconut (not the same as coconut cream either)? I've only ever seen that being used in all cocktails
“Cream of coconut” is basically a coconut milk with added sugar and stabilizers. Coco Lopez or Real brand mainly. “Coconut Cream” is coconut milk with a higher fat %
I bet this would be good with lychee liqueur
How does the Giffard compare to tempus fugit banana?
Couldn’t tell you. I’ve had it in cocktails but not on its own. My assumption is it’s more of that carmelized banana, which I’m sure is delicious as well.
Can't use coco lopez in this?
Yes you can