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Cheers! Raise a whiskey sour
Story by STEPHANIE LOPES Photo courtesy MAHINA & SUN’S
I n honor of Whiskey Sour Day on Aug. 25 Mahina & Sun’s at the Surfjack Hotel & Swim Club is showcasing
its version of the classic cocktail.
Led by executive bar czar Christian Taibi, who applies his previous experi- ence at legendary NewYork night clubs to the poolside Waikiki bar that serves as the larger restaurant’s centerpiece, Mahina & Sun’s offers up an array of
enticing cocktails.
Its revamped Whiskey Sour ($16) is
one that is not to be missed by enthu- siasts and adventurers.
“In the Mahina & Sun’s whiskey sour, I wanted to end the rye versus bourbon dispute by blending them together. It gives more complexity to this classic,” explains Taibi.“We also double down on the lemon flavor, using a lemon cordial
Traditional Whiskey Sour
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• 3/4 ounce Demerara simple syrup
tomers' dislikes,” says Taibi.
Another whiskey libation on the menu
is the Kahiko (Puu Wai) ($16), a Hawaiian spin on an old fashioned with local Kupu whiskey served over coconut water ice cubes.
Whether celebrating Whiskey Sour Day, enjoying local cuisine at the restau- rant or toasting to pau hana during hap- py hour, Mahina & Sun’s is an idyllic place to gather in Waikiki.
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• 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
• 3/4 ounce housemade lemon
cordial
• 1/2 ounce aquafaba (vegan egg
white)
Combine ingredients in shaker, add ice and shake vigorously. Dou- ble strain into coup and garnish with dehydrated lemon wheel.
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Another Mahina & Sun’s deviation from the classic is the replacement of the traditional egg white with aquafaba (vegan egg white) because egg white has “numerous negatives such as bac- teria, time, shelf life and ultimately cus-
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