la bella vita: Ahhhh! Cool Summer Cocktails from the Tropics!

Back in the 1940's a guy named Trader Vic concocted this now world-famous cocktail and introduced it to Honolulu for the Royal Hawaiian and Moana Surfrider hotel bars. Apparently there is an ongoing debate on how to prepare this drink, so instead of ... Decorate the cocktail with the lime rind, fresh mint leaves, fresh fruit on a stick, and if possible, a colorful little paper umbrella and an orchid! Mmmmmmm Ahhhhhhhh! I guarantee you that these will cool you off ...