Mark, I would say it’s possible, but not practical. That batch of Pearl Diver’s Mix is enough for 3 drinks with a little left over. The math tells us that we’d be measuring about 1/6 tsp each of the vanilla syrup and the liqueur, and about 1/3 tsp of the cinnamon syrup. The butter and honey would come in at about 1/3 oz each. Under normal drink-making conditions, these are pretty small amounts to measure accurately, and, in my opinion, sort of a pain compared to scooping out a dollop of the premade, semi-solid mix. (Not to mention that it takes a bit of time to make this drink, and it’s a lot more fun to drink than to make!)

Interesting question, thanks.

Thank you, and yes, I certainly will.

Yeah, it’s not like you’d go to the trouble to make this every day, but it would be a shame to miss out on it, too. I’m thinking I’ll do up a batch of butter and make this my tiki treat for this weekend. Have fun!

Well… in fact, there were a few preliminary runs to get the formula tuned up and the technique settled down.

Geranium, I’ll go with that. And it’s convenient that the garden is full of them in the summer. Thanks!

What a fine idea. And I’ve always liked the idea of local spirits. Have a great holiday.

Doug I’m really stunned you didn’t seem to have trouble making this drink! I’ve made it 7 or 8 times but only got it ‘right’ on a couple of those occasions – and this using the same ingredients/ methods each time.

It is a fantastic drink done right – however the frustration of getting there was well documented by Rick from Kaiser Penguin:

http://www.kaiserpenguin.com/mxmo-orange-pearl-divers-punch/

PS was the leaf a Gerenium – the Skin Diver uses one of these as garnish.

Thanks, Michael.

I hope to see more of you soon :)

/ Michael

When Pearl Diver’s Punch is topped up with crushed ice, there is hardly any nose; this would be s fine addition to the drink. Thanks!

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well, the leaf I mentioned is certainly not spade shaped. But its supposed to smell like a cross of vanilla and pine so it might be nice with the buttery drink anyway :)

It’s anybody’s guess. The pictures and descriptions I’ve seen suggest that the leaf was spade- or heart-shaped, but that’s about all I know about it. I’ve also seen speculation that the leaf might have been a Galax leaf, but its native range doesn’t seem to coincide with Don the Beachcomber’s. I’ve never seen either plant.