Cold glass, clear standards
POG, mai tais, and drinks that taste better when someone explains what belongs in the glass and what absolutely does not.
CurtisJ rule
If the drink looks louder than it tastes, it probably needs less garnish and more judgment.
A useful guide to Hawaiian tropical fruits for drinks tells you what each fruit does in the glass, not just how pretty it looks in a market photo.
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