description Polynesian Paralysis Overview
Polynesian Paralysis is a name used for more than one tropical cocktail, so recipes vary. One documented version by tiki drink author Jeff “Beachbum” Berry uses ʻōkolehao, orange juice, unsweetened pineapple juice, lemon juice, orgeat, and crushed ice; other versions substitute rum or another spirit. It is intended for drinkers exploring fruit-forward tiki cocktails and is not a single standardized formula.
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What is in Jeff Beachbum Berry's version of Polynesian Paralysis?
One documented version uses ʻōkolehao, orange juice, unsweetened pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orgeat. It is served over crushed ice, giving it a strongly tropical tiki profile.
Why do Polynesian Paralysis recipes vary?
Polynesian Paralysis is a cocktail name used for more than one recipe. Different versions can substitute rum or other spirits and change the fruit, sweetener, or ice.
Who is Jeff Beachbum Berry?
Jeff Beachbum Berry is a well-known tiki-drink author and historian. His documented Polynesian Paralysis recipe is one of the named versions behind the cocktail.
What does ʻōkolehao contribute to Polynesian Paralysis?
ʻŌkolehao is a Hawaiian spirit traditionally made from fermented and distilled ti-root material. In the drink, it provides a distinctive base that separates Berry's version from recipes built only around rum.
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