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Tiki culture is a celebration of tropical escapism. It's a longing for the time when Pacific islands were still exotic locales that inspired Donn Beach and Trader Vic to create their own versions back home. It all started in 1934 with the first Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid-90's with the printing of The Book of Tiki by Sven Kirsten.

Pull up a chair, sip your Mai Tai, and study the tapa-covered ceiling while listening to the sounds of the Hukilau.

Tiki culture is a celebration of tropical escapism. It's a longing for the time when Pacific islands were still exotic locales that inspired Donn Beach and Trader Vic to create their own versions back home. It all started in 1934 with the first Don the Beachcomber tiki restaurant, and was rejuvenated in the mid-90's with the printing of The Book of Tiki by Sven Kirsten.

Pull up a chair, sip your Mai Tai, and study the tapa-covered ceiling while listening to the sounds of the Hukilau.

Examples of things that are tiki: Tiki mugs. Tiki bars. Tiki cocktails. Aloha shirts. Luaus. Witco. Oceanic Arts. Fish floats. South Pacific culture. Trader Vic's. Don The Beachcomber. Martin Denny. Les Baxter. Mai Tais.

Examples of things that aren't tiki: Hot rods. Lowbrow Art (Rat Fink et al). Surf music. Jimmy Buffet. Margaritas.  

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Mai Tais can’t be topped

Mai Tai to close out the week. It doesn’t get much better than this!

  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 0.75 oz Orgeat (homemade)
  • 0.5 oz Grand Marnier
  • 1.75 oz Denizen 8
  • 0.25 oz Lemon Hart 151 floated on top
5 Comments
2024/11/04
07:13 UTC

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Zombie

It's been a while since I had a Zombie. Made it per SC's specs. Came out quite flavorful, sweet, and potent this time! Mint is fresh from a pot.

0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz fresh grapefruit juice, 0.25 cinnamon syrup, 1 tsp SC grenadine, 0.5 falernum, 1.5 oz Doorly's XO, 1.5 oz Bacardi 8 yr, 1 oz Lemon Hart 151, 2 dashes (0.25 tsp) Herbstura.

0 Comments
2024/11/04
06:32 UTC

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Sunday Afternoon Jet Pilot

  • 1 dash of bitters
  • 8 drops absinthe
  • 0.5 oz lime
  • 0.5 oz grapefruit
  • 0.5 oz falernum
  • 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
  • 1 oz coruba
  • 0.75 oz Bacardi 8
  • 0.75 oz split Hamilton 151 and Wray & Nephew (for some funk)

Plus man’s best friend and a fire for ambiance.

7 Comments
2024/11/04
01:08 UTC

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Ancient Mariner with marinated meat

Standardish spects. 2 oz Rums, .75 oz of lime, heavy .5 oz of grapefruit, .5 oz of simple syrup, heavy .25 oz of Allspice Dram and a drop or three of honey. Always fresh garden mint.

0 Comments
2024/11/04
01:07 UTC

5

Home Tiki Room Considerations

My wife and I are in the early stages of working with an architect to design a custom home. We want to set aside some space for our own tiki room. Was curious how big (sq ft) other home tiki bars/rooms were?

Any other considerations we should take into account?

9 Comments
2024/11/04
01:06 UTC

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Rivers Rum to blow my tastebuds up

Made a variation of 3 dots a dash 0.5 oz lime 0.5 oz pineapple .25 oz pimento dram .25 velvet Falernum 2oz Rivers rum

Add all to mixer or blender and add half a cup of ice. Mix or pulse for around 5-7 seconds and dirty dump into glass of choice. Accent with lime wedge and cocktail cherry.

24 Comments
2024/11/03
21:05 UTC

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Favorite Drinks with Cream of Coconut?

I just popped open a can of Coco Lopez, and I'm looking for cocktail ideas beyond piña coladas and the tradewinds. I also have some coconut milk around to cut the sweetness if that's helpful. I remember seeing a recipe somewhere around here for a cocktail with fassionola and coconut cream, which sounded interesting, but I can't find it now.

47 Comments
2024/11/03
20:54 UTC

1

Enchanted Tiki Room bird replica

Looking for a decoration for my daughter's room. I tried browsing Etsy and Ebay but couldn't quite find what I'm looking for. It doesn't have to move or talk. A bird on a perch that can hang would be great. Anyone ideas would be welcomed. 🦜

2 Comments
2024/11/03
20:52 UTC

98

Tropical Bastard

Mug by Christine of Riki Tat Tiki!

5 Comments
2024/11/03
18:04 UTC

15

Lost Voyage Hamilton Rum

Finally picked up one of these. I’m a big fan of Smith & Cross and other funky rums like it and this Lost Voyage is incredible for both sipping and in a Mai Tai. Can’t get enough of it so far. What are your thoughts on it? Any others like it or even better you’d suggest in the under $50 price range?

1 Comment
2024/11/03
06:26 UTC

2

Li Hing Mui Powder: Where to find?

Looking to buy some for the Master Ninja and the few drinks in smugglers cove that calls for it. I have not been able to find any online that does not contain aspartame. Specifically Oklahoma and would like to find something sold or shipped here. Anyone had any luck?

10 Comments
2024/11/03
06:02 UTC

0

Which is better

I’m looking at 151 rums and which is better Hamilton or Lemon Hart? And I already got don Q I’m looking at others

3 Comments
2024/11/03
04:07 UTC

3

Toronto Tiki, eh?

What’s up fam - Heading to Toronto Monday for work “continently…” and definetly gonna hit up Shameful Tiki Room - Any other good stops? Only have the one night, eh?

4 Comments
2024/11/03
04:06 UTC

1

Tips on ratio for ghost of chunky monkey?

3 Comments
2024/11/03
03:30 UTC

33

Take me to funky town - what are the most funky rums

Got into rum the last few years and have really enjoyed daiquiris with Smith and Cross or Dr. Bird. Curious if there are rums that deliver even more funk. Live in LA and have access to some decent selections.

55 Comments
2024/11/03
03:27 UTC

35

Rum collection so far. What am I missing?

Picked up the Coruba, Angostura 1919, and Hamilton 151 blend from Trader Morts in SD earlier today.

25 Comments
2024/11/03
03:15 UTC

234

New Mug Day!

Ran out of proper garnishes, but my latest mug finally came in and I had to christen it with a double zombie (50s don recipe)

13 Comments
2024/11/03
02:42 UTC

57

Navy Grog with some lounge vibes

4 Comments
2024/11/03
02:15 UTC

18

Mai Tai Saturday

Tiki Lover's rum is pretty dang good despite the name. I've tasted along side Denizen merchants reserve 8-year and Appleton 8. Appleton is my favorite but both of the other two hold up well. Kuleana agricole adds a super funky and exotic character that I'm totally obsessed with.

6 Comments
2024/11/03
01:18 UTC

154

Jet Pilot kinda night

1 dash of Angostura 6 drops of Absinthe .5 ounces lime .5 ounces grapefruit .5 ounces cinnamon syrup .5 ounces falernum 1 ounce Hamilton Pot Still Black .75 ounces Bacardi 8 .75 ounces Hamilton 151

16 Comments
2024/11/03
00:47 UTC

30

Jet Pilot

1 Comment
2024/11/02
23:41 UTC

68

♫ Ghouls Just Wanna Have Rum ♫

4 Comments
2024/11/02
22:38 UTC

0

Batch cocktail ideas for Thanksgiving

We’re hosting 15 people for Thanksgiving this year. Last year I made a clarified piña colada milk punch and everyone loved it.

Looking for inspiration for this year, anyone have any batched cocktails that were a hit over the holidays?

4 Comments
2024/11/02
22:18 UTC

4

Phoenix Tiki aside from Undertow?

I have my night at The Undertow booked (I’ve been a couple times before) but curious if there are any other spots tikiheads would recommend?

6 Comments
2024/11/02
20:10 UTC

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What drink is a pain in the ass to craft, but absolutely worth it?

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63 Comments
2024/11/02
03:21 UTC

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I've done Golden Gun's Before but the Rhum JM Jardin Fruite as the lightly aged rum makes it Shine so much more...

Absolutely fantastic version...

3/4 oz Lime Juice

1/2 oz Grapefruit (I used white)

1/2 oz Demerara Syrup

1/2 oz Apricot Liqueur

1 oz Appleton 12

1 oz Rhum JM Jardin Fruite

2 Dashes Angostura Estate

3 Comments
2024/11/02
02:34 UTC

7

Drink Ideas

Picked up a couple of these from BG Reynolds. Looking for some ideas on drinks in line with the Christmas theme or drinks that were associated with the Ren Clark severed head mug from the Cannibal Room.

2 Comments
2024/11/02
02:23 UTC

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