BEST Mai Tai I ever had! Secret Ingredient makes the whole drink

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  • @markpaddey2015
    @markpaddey2015 2 роки тому +31

    Man - the saline, the acid adjustment, the spend lime wedge! Wicked tips and tricks. This episode was gold.

  • @danielminor5595
    @danielminor5595 2 роки тому +267

    This is currently my favorite Educated Barfly episode of all time, this was so fun to learn about!

  • @Freddy735
    @Freddy735 2 роки тому +35

    We stopped into the Sunken Harbor Club while out walking the City. As poorly dressed and unkempt as we were, Garret, Andy and Dan were extremely welcoming and entertained our questions. I tried the Mai Tai because of this video and the Mojito, the drink presentation was over the top and the taste was something to appreciate. As corny as it sounds to me it tasted fresh the subtleties were clear. I highly recommend a visit if you are someone that appreciates the culinary aspects of drink making, or just enjoy a very hip place to be... my 2 cents.

  • @letoatreides5553
    @letoatreides5553 2 роки тому +10

    Just made a Whiskey Sour with 30 ml of Acid-Adjusted Pineapple Juice (100 ml/5,2 Gram Citric Acid), 22,5 ml simple syrup and 60 ml slightly smokey Scotch (Compassbox Glasgow Blend) and it is the most amazing thing ever. Pineapple and smoke go together so well.

  • @fuzzzone
    @fuzzzone 2 роки тому +33

    As a chemist, watching Garret just dump the acids directly onto the weighing platform rather than using a weigh boat or paper was hurting my soul. For anyone thinking about playing with acidifying juices, pouring onto the platform is a great way to get gunk into the weigh mechanism and mess up your scale. It's super simple to make a weigh boat out of paper (UA-cam can help), you can use regular printer paper or card stock if you want, and you'll greatly extend the useful life of your scale.

    • @multishit6664
      @multishit6664 4 місяці тому

      DIXIE CUP or ANY container for Christ sake..

  • @LeRoosteroo
    @LeRoosteroo Рік тому +9

    Holy smokes. I love this episode. I’ve made it to a point in my cocktail making journey where I can finally appreciate an episode like this. Cheers Leandro

  • @teccam
    @teccam 2 роки тому +66

    One of your best episodes ever, guys. Garret was an amazing guest. Super insightful, well spoken, and obviously, has a great resume/pedigree. I learned so much from this one and I can't wait to try making this cocktail!

  • @ryanaycock3282
    @ryanaycock3282 2 роки тому +34

    What works so well in this episode is that you first make a drink that seems right---and is not entirely wrong, but then make a much better drink and deconstruct every step as to why each new ingredient is better than the previous recipe. In doing so, you provide a much better education than a simple list of ingredients. If you are going to make future videos using original recipes based on classics, I would recommend continuing to use this format.

  • @bryanhayes8593
    @bryanhayes8593 2 роки тому +7

    Guest stars showing off their craft on your channel is amazing. Please continue down this path, what a fantastic episode!

  • @albuerum
    @albuerum 4 місяці тому +1

    I love the scientific approach and discussion! There's a reason for every little aspect, and it's great to hear experts pick it apart.

  • @shammy2010
    @shammy2010 2 роки тому +18

    I love the idea of bringing on guests to teach new techniques and signature cocktails!

  • @Greedman456
    @Greedman456 2 роки тому +66

    He was speaking liquid intelligence language all the time and then he pops the salt and talks about training with Dave Arnold and all dots connected.
    Great video and great guest!!
    Ps: An old fashioned that saline works for is the snowbird. 1.5 Oz rye, .5 calvados, .5 st germain(or other elderflower liquer), half teaspoon simple and two dashes celery bitters.
    Edit: forgot the garnish and the source: grapefruit peel, death and co the cocktail codex, Excellent book

    • @mrsmartypants_1
      @mrsmartypants_1 2 роки тому

      Thanks! Giving that a go also.

    • @codyminecrack248
      @codyminecrack248 2 роки тому +1

      I purchased the book liquid Intelligence myself a little while ago. Very complicated stuff, however anyone can benefit off of the plethora of information. He does good work, Much respect-

    • @katran_2393
      @katran_2393 2 роки тому

      Μακαρι να φτασουμε σε σημειο να εχουμε τετοια γνωση και εμεις...

    • @jsteele07189
      @jsteele07189 2 роки тому

      that sounds amazing!

    • @lolzguyl
      @lolzguyl 2 роки тому

      Celery bitters! Now that´s a new one for me, cool.

  • @dimitarapostolov9788
    @dimitarapostolov9788 2 роки тому +7

    Best. Episode. Ever! For the longest time I have been adding lime juice into my Pina Coladas and I couldn't figure out why I like it better and now it all makes sense!

  • @madcountofdumont7742
    @madcountofdumont7742 2 роки тому +12

    Yeah you should have more guests. This was incredibly engaging.
    I love hearing other pros techniques and hacks for in-industry work.
    One of my favorites so far, not just because we are talking about pineapple and Mai Tai's

  • @neehooya
    @neehooya Рік тому +2

    Man-O-Man, what an episode. I really like the format and presentation. Taking mixology to the next level. Great tips with using saline and coating the glass with lime oils. Thank you, keep up the great work guys!

  • @rscottrogers
    @rscottrogers 2 роки тому +86

    Honestly not sure which is more revolutionary for me: The acid-adjusted sweet juice, or the saline. I've recently started making margaritas with salt in the drink rather than on the rim, and I'm a fan, but I hadn't thought of adding salt to other cocktails. Definitely going to start experimenting with that now!

    • @dimitarapostolov9788
      @dimitarapostolov9788 2 роки тому +2

      I've seen a few bartenders add saline solution in many drinks as a secret ingredient and it's like magic!

    • @russb24
      @russb24 2 роки тому

      @@dimitarapostolov9788 What happens to the drunks when you add saline? 😂

    • @dimitarapostolov9788
      @dimitarapostolov9788 2 роки тому

      @@russb24 Good one, you got me 🤣

    • @russb24
      @russb24 2 роки тому +2

      Actually now that I think about it, the drunks would retain a little more water in their system and might not get quite as hung over.

    • @jeannemckee2009
      @jeannemckee2009 2 роки тому

      I add a little more than a shot of olive juice in a margarita. It gives it a bit of taste like grapefruit.

  • @TheMatthewcota
    @TheMatthewcota 2 роки тому +13

    Wow. This is very interesting. I need to try the pineapple juice acid adjusted.
    This was an amazing episode.

  • @erikpleshek
    @erikpleshek 2 роки тому +5

    Love this episode. Mai tai is absolutely my favorite cocktail right now. Can’t wait to try it with the acid adjusted pineapple juice instead of lime.

  • @lsg2K
    @lsg2K 2 роки тому +2

    Been a bartender for a year and never learned as much as in these 27m - love this guy, hope to see more of him..

  • @guacamohle1
    @guacamohle1 2 роки тому +3

    Stopping back by to report that I made these mai tais at a July 4th party and THEY WERE THE BOMB!!! Compared it side and side to both the Royal Hawaiian mai tai and Martin Cate's Smuggler's Cove mai tai (using all the specified bottles for each) and Garrett's version won handily. Thanks again for sharing!

  • @justinrodriguez234
    @justinrodriguez234 2 роки тому +7

    Love love love it! I love the sciency episodes and bringing on more super intelligent industry people. Very enlightening

  • @TheDinosaurDemocracy
    @TheDinosaurDemocracy 2 роки тому +1

    Definitely my favorite episode of yours so far! Very educational and interesting. Can't wait to try.

  • @TrufflesOnTheRocks
    @TrufflesOnTheRocks 2 роки тому

    Really loved that one guys! Cheers

  • @minhbuiquang3810
    @minhbuiquang3810 2 роки тому +2

    Man, listening to you guys talking about tips and techniques worths million dollars of taking a cocktail class. That’s what we need. This is the most interesting video from educated barfly ever

  • @rantes100
    @rantes100 2 роки тому +3

    We need more of this flavor theory nerd content!!! This was a great MasterClass and we need more!

  • @kevinirving2567
    @kevinirving2567 2 роки тому +2

    Great video. Was just ay Sunken Harbor club last weekend so its a real treat seeing Garret on here!

  • @boozeontherocks
    @boozeontherocks 2 роки тому

    The science was of flavour is so important and a great discussion point. Thanks for have such a great guest.

  • @jeffreywilkinson1471
    @jeffreywilkinson1471 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best! Love Garrett! Amazing information -- more please!😁

  • @destroya21
    @destroya21 2 роки тому +1

    As I sat here reading Brad Parson's Amaro book, I finished reading a quote about salt helping tame bitter edges in cocktails as Garret started his own salt rambling. Great work from you two!

  • @DavidRamsey1
    @DavidRamsey1 Рік тому

    Wow - So much to learn from this. Didn't see it when it came out, but will be trying this Mai Tai recipe real soon.

  • @alexandreblracing
    @alexandreblracing 2 роки тому +1

    This is one the most informative video I've seen. We need more of that. Cheers!

  • @bettypruitt7582
    @bettypruitt7582 2 роки тому

    Just fabulous science! Love the concepts. Hate disappointing cocktails. Can’t wait to try all of it.

  • @thirstywhale_
    @thirstywhale_ 2 роки тому

    One if the better cocktail videos I have watched on UA-cam in a while. Digging the guest appearance.

  • @jacobterrell9008
    @jacobterrell9008 2 роки тому

    All your episodes are great but this one is *chefs kiss* perfect.

  • @michaelborck7076
    @michaelborck7076 2 роки тому

    Such a great video! Would love more videos in this format with guests and these great tips! Cannot wait to try acid adjusting all kinds of juices!

  • @harryparmley1193
    @harryparmley1193 2 роки тому

    Wow, you're in the big time..! This was a great video, validating so many of the subtle nuances you've been preaching for a couple-three years. Yeah, you are really coming into your own. It's bee a lot of fun to watch you and Marius grow this channel, and applaud your progress. I will never (I tried) be a cocktail person, but you've certainly made me a fan of the genre. Keep it up, I'm there with you..!

  • @theaussiebartender
    @theaussiebartender 2 роки тому

    Leandro this was a phenomenal episode mate! I learnt SO much from this! Definitely buying some acids and drug scale to re improve the ever created wheel 👌🏼

  • @itsraybob2426
    @itsraybob2426 2 роки тому

    This acid adjustment is out of this world. Talk about leveling up! I just made a Painkiller with the acid adjusted pineapple and WOOOOOW this is outstanding! The pineapple is stronk upfront and gives you a beautiful pop on the back of your pallet, really amazing. I can’t wait to make more!

  • @henryjclay
    @henryjclay 2 роки тому

    Great episode! I think you should have more guests, great watching you have someone to nerd out with. Now I will go start acid adjusting something ASAP.

  • @pargelenis2390
    @pargelenis2390 2 роки тому

    That lime wedge in the glass is a gamechanger. Thanks!

  • @andrewkirby7379
    @andrewkirby7379 2 роки тому +1

    absolutely fantastic. very interesting. I'm trying to get citric acid in a small batch than 1kg. and also a set of the small scales. you are a genius.

  • @washinthewind
    @washinthewind 2 роки тому

    I've been watching here and there for a while. This episode earned my subscription.

  • @mrsmartypants_1
    @mrsmartypants_1 2 роки тому +1

    I was dubious at the start of the vid. That original Hawaiian “mai tai” was a horror story. Was totally won over by Garret’s make over. Everything detail makes sense. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks guys!

  • @taylorperry2658
    @taylorperry2658 2 роки тому

    Incredible. I cannot wait to make this!! Absolutely loved this breakdown of the Mai Tai.

  • @croneycousteau
    @croneycousteau Рік тому

    Any recommendations for citrus adjustments for different types of fruits and vegetables?
    I would love to experiment with citrus adjusted tomato juice or fresh cucumber juice but have been having trouble sourcing proper info on the acid levels of most produce, great vid, cheers!

  • @ChrisJones-bp7ij
    @ChrisJones-bp7ij 2 роки тому

    Best mai tai ever. The educated barfly has made alot of them so it must be good. Very interesting video. Really loved it as my favourite drink is The mai tai. So big thank you.

  • @altrdgenetics
    @altrdgenetics 2 роки тому +3

    Hnmmm... I was messing around with Acid Adjusting Watermelon Juice for a margarita about a month ago. Maybe I need to revisit it.

  • @FireBG10
    @FireBG10 2 роки тому

    I’m actually allergic to pineapple, but I couldn’t turn this episode off! The science behind everything was so awesome!

  • @pokeyreames
    @pokeyreames 2 роки тому

    I really enjoyed learning about Acid Adjusting. Do you know of a published list of the different fruits and what the acid makeup is for each? All I can find on the net is the Ph value, but not the acid makeup as was stated in the video.

  • @6Nicolas
    @6Nicolas 2 роки тому +1

    So many things to steal there for our home bars… thank you both !!!’

  • @Gintoo24
    @Gintoo24 2 роки тому

    Love this level of technical mixology! More of this please! What brand of malic acid was used?

  • @TheCromCruach
    @TheCromCruach 2 роки тому

    Such a good episode! Great chemistry and discussion!

  • @ronaldjansen4305
    @ronaldjansen4305 2 роки тому

    hi i have a question but first: Very good video if you want to up your game in cocktails. It has especially opened my eyes about the explanation of acids and how you can increase a fruit syrup with malic and or citric acid. I sometimes did something with this for clarifications, but not beyond that. My question is also about this piece where you say that pineapple contains, for example, 0.8 citric acid per 100 ml. my question is where can i find this info how much citric or malic acid does a fruit juice contain? are there any tables for this as I can't find them. thanks in advance for your help, greetings ronald from the netherlands.

  • @SanTM
    @SanTM 2 роки тому

    This was great. Lots of learning, especially the acidity and lime wedge oils

  • @tjortaraja
    @tjortaraja 2 роки тому

    Learned so much in this episode. Not sure if I can get Malic Acid but I hope so that I can also make the lime juice extraction that you also make. I plan to do a spent lime even if it's a gin&tonic. Wonder if acid adjustment would work with Passion fruit or Mango? Going to give it a go. Also the saline solution! Yes! I love salt in a drink. Salt makes so many things taste better.

  • @filmsaavy
    @filmsaavy 2 роки тому

    Loved, loved, LOVED this episode! Great video.

  • @jonathanl1204
    @jonathanl1204 2 роки тому

    Watched this video, ordered a scale and malic acid (had citric acid already), then waited. Today I got to make my favorite Mai Tai subbing in acid adjusted pineapple for the lime juice, it is delicious. Thanks for this idea.

  • @unboxerman12
    @unboxerman12 2 роки тому +1

    Super informative video! Cant wait to make that acid adjusted pineapple

  • @mohnjayer
    @mohnjayer 2 роки тому +5

    Love this! Science in food is so huge and incredibly helpful when trying to construct your own recipes.

    • @____________838
      @____________838 2 роки тому

      “They do say that alchemy was born in the kitchen, after all.”
      ~Edward Elric, FMA

  • @seanpannebaker6404
    @seanpannebaker6404 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a fan of the original Mai Tai, my wife prefers the Don Ho suck'em up version. I'm going to have to try this and see which she prefers. Great video! Thanks!

  • @billbrydon3725
    @billbrydon3725 Рік тому

    Just re-watched this one. So much to think about here. I am going to go get Richard's book now.

  • @mickla787
    @mickla787 2 роки тому +2

    Also. LOVED this episode, you two make an awesome education team

  • @Waffleir0n
    @Waffleir0n Рік тому

    Would Garrets recipe work well if I use Smith & Cross instead of the Coruba?

  • @davidbahena1746
    @davidbahena1746 2 роки тому

    Wow! This man is knowledgeable af! Great video and insight

  • @loribeehler1123
    @loribeehler1123 2 роки тому +3

    Are the Chairman’s Reserve (in the video) and Denizen Merchant’s Reserve (show notes) interchangeable rums? I know you’ve used Denizen previously in your Mai Tai. Great content, BTW!😊

  • @platinumskies30
    @platinumskies30 2 роки тому

    Absolutely loved this episode. Garret was an excellent guest!!!

  • @johnnymontalvo5620
    @johnnymontalvo5620 2 роки тому

    I’ve been wanting to play with citric and malic acid for a while, but I’ve been afraid. This had curved that fear. Thanks so much!!

  • @jimklemens5018
    @jimklemens5018 Рік тому +1

    The Royal Hawaiian mai tai just needs the orange juice deleted and then add a floater of Koloa dark rum.

  • @GnikWoc
    @GnikWoc 2 роки тому

    Really stoked about this, what an amazing guest. Garret is a legend.

  • @ohrneric
    @ohrneric 2 роки тому

    This video was so cool. Nice work, Educated Barfly!

  • @Mellumen
    @Mellumen 9 місяців тому

    Can Plantation Xaymaca rum substitue the Coruba rum? Or is Captain Morgan Dark Rum a better alternative? I have very limited access to rum here in Norway :(

  • @javiervigil2511
    @javiervigil2511 2 роки тому

    I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, learned a lot, this was almost a masterclass👍

  • @jerrylanier3936
    @jerrylanier3936 2 роки тому

    Awesome episode! Gave me tons to think about and play with! Thank you!

  • @guacamohle1
    @guacamohle1 2 роки тому

    Amazing, amazing episode!!! Love you, Leandro and thank you for introducing us to Garrett. Have him back. Very enlightening!

    • @TheEducatedBarfly
      @TheEducatedBarfly  2 роки тому

      He’s great! Will def do more of these with Garrett and others cheers!

  • @jonmeyrick
    @jonmeyrick 2 роки тому +1

    This was really cool and quite inspiring. It prompted me to go out and get some citric and malic acid so I can start playing around. I really want to try a whisky sour, but with peach and apricot. Feels like a winner.
    Is there anywhere online I could find fruit acid content in percentages, the way that you and Garret discuss them in the video? I've managed to find them expressed as typical PH levels, but I'm not really sure where to start with that if I want to be more controlled than just throwing acid crystals around.

    • @greyed0ut
      @greyed0ut 2 роки тому

      You can buy a digital PH meter for around $10 on Amazon. Just picked one up and hoping it does the job ok

  • @dtape
    @dtape 2 роки тому

    This was a really great episode. Lots of useful content. Awesome that you could have Garrett as a guest. I've had the privelege of enjoying drinks made by Garrett over at Existing Conditions (RIP). Sunken Harbor Club is already on my list of bars to hit up next. Can't wait to try the drinks there.

  • @HOB1022
    @HOB1022 2 роки тому

    Please do more of these. I learnt so much.

  • @michaelgurvitz9310
    @michaelgurvitz9310 2 роки тому

    Great vid. A regards to you and Maris. Cheers again and to your guest.

  • @gordongreeson8181
    @gordongreeson8181 Рік тому

    I find that Clement Creole Shurbb and Coruba Dark Jamaican Rum impossible to find in Oregon. A few places will ship it, but the fees are greater than the cost of the rum/liquor. Can you recommend substitutes?

  • @klg223kim6
    @klg223kim6 2 роки тому

    Wonderful video - have loved Garret ever since he was at Slowly Shirley!

  • @ButtersDClown
    @ButtersDClown 2 роки тому +1

    We added malic and citric to our pineapple and some other juices and things at one of my last jobs, its cool to get why 🤘

  • @frankreese6776
    @frankreese6776 7 місяців тому +1

    I salt my Orange Juice is that the same?

  • @doublewides
    @doublewides 2 роки тому

    I know this video is about Mai Tai’s but the Alma coffee in the ad is awesome stuff. Skip Trade and go right to Alma’s site to order. Wonderful stuff

  • @LummyBear2
    @LummyBear2 2 роки тому

    This was an awesome episode, thank you!

  • @alexandermunoz7783
    @alexandermunoz7783 2 роки тому

    This is my new favorite video on your channel

  • @fvb3624
    @fvb3624 2 роки тому +2

    I am a little bit confused by the ingredients in the description of the "Garret Richard's Mai Tai". It says "1 ounce lime juice (reserve 1 spent lime wedge)" and the Grand Manier and Créole Shrubb do not match with what you did in the video, is that on purpos?

  • @DeanCallan
    @DeanCallan 2 роки тому

    This is a great episode, I’m a big fan of Dave Arnold & Don Lee’s work. One thing I’ve always struggled with acid balancing pineapple is the Bromelain enzyme present in pineapples can give the perception of acidity, and that can fade with time on older pineapples or disappear completely if cooked off.
    I’ll be trying out this recipe for sure!

    • @Visaliaipa
      @Visaliaipa 6 місяців тому

      I’ve never tried acid balancing but it makes sense. Based on what you said, I have always thought pineapple was highly acidic and I never thought it was that low.

  • @jaredbobier2844
    @jaredbobier2844 2 роки тому

    I love the super “nerdy” scientific break down of information that this video had. That’s why I watch bartending content on UA-cam. Teach me something that I would have a hard time discovering on my own. Excellent video!

  • @lariJ1893
    @lariJ1893 2 роки тому

    Clement Orange shrub is not available to me what do you suggest to substitute?

  • @TheBowerbird
    @TheBowerbird 2 роки тому

    This is absolutely mind melting. Fantastic and interesting content!

  • @markavery2991
    @markavery2991 Рік тому

    Can’t get Chairman’s Reserve original in south jersey. Any rums with a similar profile?

  • @lukeadsit4049
    @lukeadsit4049 2 роки тому

    Tried this recipe, and it’s really good! I love pineapple juice so it really takes a good drink and makes it great for me

  • @ittapupu1356
    @ittapupu1356 2 роки тому

    I love a royal huwian mai tai BUT I watched the most famous mai tai video and never realised it had the Jamaican rum in it so I was just doing white and demurara rum, I was also just swaping the lemon juice out for more lime and so I think it's really good and more balanced with them specs, if u can't do this I'd shelf the Jamaican rum and use more lime. I'm no bar tender and that's just my humble opinion. Great video tho!

  • @aurum42
    @aurum42 2 роки тому +8

    'The Shrek factor' 😂 Great guest appearance from Garret Richard, here's hoping he can make it back again in future! I'll definitely have to try out this reconstruction, and acid adjusted juices in general.
    A question I've been wondering: would you recommend not pre-chilling glasses for cocktails served over crushed ice like this, or for short drinks served on the rocks such as Old Fashioneds?

    • @TheEducatedBarfly
      @TheEducatedBarfly  2 роки тому +5

      I prechill all my glassware when feasible but definitely a must for pebble ice cocktails

  • @bruceharlick3322
    @bruceharlick3322 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic video! Thank you so much! Also love that Garrett keeps calling it a drug scale. It is what I would call a coffee scale -- one that can measure in 0.1 gram increments.

    • @gilph3
      @gilph3 2 роки тому

      Cops find that in your car, and they’ll call it drug paraphernalia

  • @brianhoerchler2318
    @brianhoerchler2318 2 роки тому

    I recently found chairman’s reserve and love it. Would love to see more drinks with it.

  • @aburgard1
    @aburgard1 2 роки тому

    Really appreciate the in-depth science videos!

  • @thebitterfig9903
    @thebitterfig9903 2 роки тому +1

    Now I’m thinking about other acid adjusted juices. First on my list is Apple Cider. There’s a lot of local orchards where I live, and you can get that rough juice, and it’s great. From some googling, it looks around 0.5% malic, so upping it to lime strength or so would make some really interesting drinks. Something vaguely tiki, but sure to include allspice dram? Or bourbon and a half-ounce of cinnamon whisky liqueur? No doubt there could be something interesting along the lines of a margarita pairing the funkier form of apple juice with tequila.

  • @beckyowens8232
    @beckyowens8232 2 роки тому

    Love the nerdy. Was super fun to learn.

  • @jdogfunk100
    @jdogfunk100 Рік тому

    This is fantastic. I finally got all the ingredients and gave it a try. While delicious and unique, I have to cut it with plain pineapple juice because it's just too tart otherwise.