Goombay Smash - Recipe

[Mister Moose]

Goombay is a caribbean word, and the drink likely originated there.

http://abaco.harpswell.com/goombay.htm

Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar on Green Turtle Cay

Our favorite bar in the Out Islands is Miss Emily's Blue Bee Bar, on Victoria Street in New Plymouth (tel. 242/365-4181). This simple bar is likely to be the scene of the liveliest party in the Out Islands at any time of day; even normally buttoned-up types find themselves flirting or dancing before long. You never know what will be going on here. Until rising waters from the 1999 hurricanes washed some of them away, most of its walls were covered with the business cards of past guests and celebrities. Only some now remain, but stop by and see how many replacements have been plastered up. The Goombay Smash, the specialty here, has been called "Abaco's answer to atomic fission." Its recipe includes secret proportions of coconut rum, "dirty" rum, apricot brandy, and pineapple juice. Miss Emily (Mrs. Emily Cooper) was a legend in these parts. She's gone now, but her memory lives on: Her daughter, Violet Smith, knows her secret recipe for The Goombay Smash

[Geoff]

Its recipe includes secret proportions of coconut rum, "dirty" rum, apricot brandy, and pineapple juice.

I thought there was apricot somewhere in it.

[KBL Ed]

Goombay is a caribbean word, and the drink likely originated there.

Uh, yeah, try to keep up, will ya? The drink originated in the Bahamas, but it was "imported" into Killington and began a new secret second life there. Actually, I think the K version is better. Waaaaaaaay too sweet in the Bahamas.

[Mister Moose]

Goombay is a caribbean word, and the drink likely originated there.

Uh, yeah, try to keep up, will ya? The drink originated in the Bahamas, but it was "imported" into Killington and began a new secret second life there. Actually, I think the K version is better. Waaaaaaaay too sweet in the Bahamas.

Having been drinking in both places, I thought I was caught up. And there is no such thing as too sweet. For instance: Fresh waffle: good. Fresh waffle with chocolate drizzed on it: better. Fresh waffle with chocolate drizzled on it and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.... see where I'm going?

[tyrolean_skier]

Goombay is a caribbean word, and the drink likely originated there.

Uh, yeah, try to keep up, will ya? The drink originated in the Bahamas, but it was "imported" into Killington and began a new secret second life there. Actually, I think the K version is better. Waaaaaaaay too sweet in the Bahamas.

Having been drinking in both places, I thought I was caught up. And there is no such thing as too sweet. For instance: Fresh waffle: good. Fresh waffle with chocolate drizzed on it: better. Fresh waffle with chocolate drizzled on it and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.... see where I'm going?

I probably gained a pound just reading that - now stop that!! I have to be able to get into the ski pants. Ski season is beginning.

[Skibumtress]

Is a Goombay similar to a Planters Punch years ago? I drank many of those on the beach in Hilton Head Island back in the late '70's and the bartender poolside gave us many a strong one (yea, I'm sure they were weaker). Drank something similar in Mexico in 2002. They were great (don't remember what they called them). Friend and I stumbled back to our hotel after those.

[KBL Ed]

Is a Goombay similar to a Planters Punch years ago? I drank many of those on the beach in Hilton Head Island back in the late '70's and the bartender poolside gave us many a strong one (yea, I'm sure they were weaker). Drank something similar in Mexico in 2002. They were great (don't remember what they called them). Friend and I stumbled back to our hotel after those.

Well, Goombays at K aren't really much different than planters punch these days. It its original form, the Goombay had a coconut element, which you don't see at Killington, really. The planters punch was more citrusy (lemon, orange), but it could sometimes have pineapple juice, too. Killington just boozes it up slightly.

These days, most bartenders just throw a bunch of rum in a glass and add various juices indiscrimantly, whether it is Planters punch, any rum punch, goombay even, whatever. No craftsmanship at all. They'll even call it a Mai Tai sometimes, which is just wrong.

Moose I see where you're going, and want to go there too! I have no problem with that kind of sweet, in the right place. However, I do think in drinks, yes, unmitigated sweetness is lame.

[KBL Ed]

More on the original recipe (or attempt at recipe), as well as the drink's roots. And a K shout out!

http://inuakena.wordpress.com/cocktails/goombay-smash/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[skiersleft]

More on the original recipe (or attempt at recipe), as well as the drink's roots. And a K shout out!

http://inuakena.wordpress.com/cocktails/goombay-smash/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Great article. Thanks!

Goombay Recipe party anyone? I propose Moose Manor as the venue. And I'll pick up my Heady Toppers while I'm there.

[robrules]

Since this thread has been necromanced, I'll reply to this 3 yr. old post:

It its original form, the Goombay had a coconut element, which you don't see at Killington, really.

Pretty sure Casey's version, the plowcar smash, has some kind of coconut cream/milk in it. I could never get enough of them.

[Stormchaser]

My standard recipe:

GOOMBAY
One part each: Pineapple Rum, Coconut Rum, Light Rum, Dark Rum. Four parts pineapple juice, one part orange juice, juice of one lime, grenadine for color, a few dashes of bitters. Pour over ice and garnish with cherries and an orange slice. Float half a shot of 151 on the top (and down the straw) Enjoy!

[skiersleft]

Since this thread has been necromanced, I'll reply to this 3 yr. old post:

It its original form, the Goombay had a coconut element, which you don't see at Killington, really.

Pretty sure Casey's version, the plowcar smash, has some kind of coconut cream/milk in it. I could never get enough of them.

The most recent iteration of the Grist Mill goombay - before it closed and reopened as the foundry - also had a coconut element. I'm positive that what they used was coco lopez, which they mixed up with other juices. I don't know the proportions. I think the coconut element added a lot and is probably superior to using malibu or cruzan coconut rum.

[KBL Ed]

Pretty sure Casey's version, the plowcar smash, has some kind of coconut cream/milk in it. I could never get enough of them.

It's been a long time since I've had a Plowcar (way more than 3 years ), but that's right. I remember that now.

[KBL Ed]

I think the coconut element added a lot and is probably superior to using malibu or cruzan coconut rum.

I can believe that. "Flavored" rums (and vodkas) are just silly.

[Ski_the_Moguls]

...Goombay Recipe party anyone? I propose Moose Manor as the venue. And I'll pick up my Heady Toppers while I'm there.

Did you really just offer to have a party at somebody else's house?