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Tiki Tuesday the Syrups

September 13, 2020September 20, 2020Tom2 Comments

Tiki drinks are known for exotic and unusual flavors. Part of those flavors come from the following syrups. Here are the recipes for 6 syrups. Three are more generally known and used and three are exclusive to Tiki.

Midori Cactus Juice Tiki Tuesday

September 8, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

Technically, this Midori Cactus Juice cocktail is not really a tiki drink. It’s more of a tropical or “resort” drink. But, it’s what I made last weekend and we all enjoyed it.

Lovely Lovely Tiki Tuesday

September 1, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Lovely Lovely cocktail was created in 1964 by “Danny” at the Papeete Bar in the Waikikian Hotel’s Tahitian Lanai restaurant on Waikiki Beach. The restaurant and bar closed down in 1996.

Cesar’s Rum Punch – Tiki Tuesday

August 25, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Cesar’s Rum Punch was invented sometime in the 1930’s by Joseph Cesar while working at the Grand Hotel Oloffson in Haiti.

Cocoanut Grove Tiki Tuesday

August 18, 2020October 26, 2020TomLeave a Comment

The Cocoanut Grove cocktail comes from Los Angeles’ Ambassador Hotel. The hotel opened in the 1920’s. This drink is from the hotel’s bar of the same name circa 1940. Ingredients 1/2 oz. coconut cream 1 oz. fresh lime juice 1/2 oz. orange curacao 2 oz. light rum 8 oz. crushed ice Steps Put everything in […]

Castaway – Tiki Tuesday

August 11, 2020October 26, 2020Tom2 Comments

The Castaway cocktail was created by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry in 1994. Ingredients 1½ oz. Gold or Dark rum¾ oz. Kahlua or a coffee liqueur3 oz. Pineapple juice Steps Shake all ingredients with crushed ice. Pour unstrained into a pilsner glass. Garnish with a pineapple spear or wedge, cherries and a flag or umbrella. Add additional […]