#tiki drinks

[mixergiltron]

Spring has sprung.

It's Spring time in DC,which means we get to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms. The weather wasn't so great this year,but they were still pretty.

(actual cherry blossom pic taken by Uncle Giltron)

And of course,there are Tiki drinks for this occasion.

Mix #160 Cherry Blossom

1.5oz white rum 1oz pineapple juice 1oz cream of coconut 3/4oz lime juice 1/2oz blue curacao 1/2oz cinnamon syrup

Shake well with plenty of ice and pour into hurricane glass.

Created by Justin Wojslaw,from the book Minimalist Tiki. Despite the name,there is no cherry in the drink,and it's actually turquoise colored instead of red. So it's pretty much the perfect drink for the way things work in DC. It's sweet and creamy with a cinnamon profile. Pretty good,if a bit touristy.

Mix #161 Cherry Pie Tai

1.5oz Demerara rum 1/2oz rhum agricole 3/4oz Cherry Heering 3/4oz lemon juice 1/2oz orgeat

Shake with ice and pour into Mai Tai glass.

I love Mai Tais,so a cherry version was perfect to go with the blossoms. Created by Nathan Robinson,it pretty much tastes like a tart cherry Mai Tai. Quite nice.

Mix #162 Paradise Cooler

2oz white rum 1/2oz Cherry Heering 1oz velvet falernum 2oz orange juice 1oz lime juice

Shake with ice and pour into double old fashioned glass. Garnish with cherry speared with an apple slice.

This was the house drink of the Denver Hilton in the 1960's. It's tart and citrus-y with some spice and a bit of cherry finish. Very nice. A good Tiki drink for cherry fans.

Mix #163 Hemingway Daiquiri

2oz white rum 3/4oz lime juice 1/2oz grapefruit juice 1/2oz maraschino liqueur*

Shake with ice until chilled,then strain into coupe glass.

*I used Cherry Heering.

So,the story goes that Ernest Hemingway went into the El Floridita bar in Havana to use the restroom. On the way out the bartender was setting up a line of daiquiris and Hemingway decided to try one. He commented that it wasn't bad,but he preferred twice the rum and no sugar. So the bartender made one his way and named the drink after him. And over time it has morphed into the recipe above. No idea if any of this is true,but it's a good story. Since Ernest was a man's man,I decided to use Smith & Cross navy rum instead of white rum. The result was a VERY tart drink(I did use Heering which is tarter than maraschino liqueur). I didn't want Ernest's ghost to haunt me and call me a wuss,so I finished it,but if I were ever to make another I'd definitely dump in some simple syrup. If tart's your thing,then you might like this.

Mix #164 Ankle Breaker

1oz 151 rum* 1oz Cherry Heering 1oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake with ice and pour into double rocks glass.

*I used Wray & Nephew Overproof.

I came across this recipe in a Facebook group. According to Beachbum Berry's book Remixed,this was created in the Swamp Fox Room bar in the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina sometime in the 1950's. It was inspired by a story about hero of the Revolutionary War,General Francis Marion(AKA,the Swamp Fox),who supposedly broke his ankle jumping from a second-story window of the hotel while trying “to escape sober from a party at which this drink was flowing too freely.” Again,no idea if this is true but a good story is a good story. While 151 rum is intended for this,the poster used Wray & Nephew Overproof(which is "only" 126 proof) and since I have W&N and have been meaning to use it more,I used it too. And since I like funk I also doubled down and used Demerara syrup instead of regular simple. Very nice. This drink is very daiquiri-like. The rum really came forward with just a bit of cherry finish. Of course with overproof rum it had some kick. I'm going to make this again with some other rums just to play around with it.

So until next time,have a cocktail and enjoy the pretty flowers.

[johnthestitcher]

My bf & I out as 'Joe Shriner' and 'Tiki Guy' at Packard's annual Halloween Party, Northampton, MA.

[lifeofloon]

After show dinner snacks and tiki drinks at Tonga Hut. Love some Palm Springs fun.

[zegoldensombrero]

One more TIKI BOB cuz why not? 🗿 For a recent outgoing order 🗿 Thanks for the support!

✍️Black & Green Marker with White Paint Pen✍️

SHOP

[highbrow-hepcat]

[southern-sarcasm]

Finished piece from my livestream the other night! Had a great time with those that joined so hopefully we can do that again soon!

[ztremx]

Jamaican Shipwreck: pineapple , lime, spiced rum and some super secret syrup

When they pour the syrup over the top, the little lime boat sinks into crushed ice

[thesiouxzy]

Tiki drink earrings for hanging by the pool 🧉

[shutterfox5555]

Olympus OM2 Spot Program with Olympus OM Zuiko 55mm f1.2 lens, shot on Ilford HP5 pushed to ISO 1600 and developed with Rodinal

[fartboos]

I made painkillers

[mixergiltron]

A double century.

Well,here we are folks,my two hundredth mixing. It's been a long journey,and I'd just like to pause for a moment to thank my poor liver,which has been by my side(well,actually in my side) through the whole ordeal with nary a complaint(unlike my head,which has complained a few times). For #200 I chose a drink from the famous Tiki-ti,an LA icon since 1961. Established by Ray Buhen,it's still open and still family owned. If you ever find yourself in the City of Angels,you should definitely make the pilgrimage here.

The drink is the infamous Puka Punch.

I say infamous because not only does it pack a punch,but it was described by a Reddit poster as one of the biggest pains in the butt he'd ever made due to the list of eleven ingredients. Of course this didn't put off your Uncle Giltron;I've survived multiple Zombies and the mighty Boo Loo,and my extensive inventory of mixers includes everything I needed. So without further ado,I present to you my two hundredth mixing. Enjoy!

Mix #200 Puka Punch

2oz light rum 1oz dark rum 1/2oz overproof rum 1oz orange juice 1oz pineapple juice 1/2oz lime juice 3/4oz passionfruit syrup 1/2oz honey syrup 1/2oz simple syrup 1/4oz falernum 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Shake everything except overproof rum with ice and pour into brandy snifter. Float overproof on top.

Very sweet,with honey in the body and a touch of spice in the finish. And with all that rum it's quite strong. For my rums I used Plantation 3 Star,Coruba,and Plantation OFTD. Lemon Hart 151 would've normally been my choice for an overproof float,but I decided to cut my liver and head a break on this one. Like the Boo Loo,this goes down real easy and the rum will sneak up on you if you're not careful. This is also not a drink you'd want more than one of,as all that rum and sweet will hang you over. But it's perfect if you're just sitting on the couch watching old black & white movies and want a nice buzz. It will improve the cheesy old special effects.

Hope you enjoy my bicentennial mixing. I'm sure I can find enough recipes to take this blog to 300,so stay tuned. Mahalo!

[lifeofloon]

Stop #2 Bootlegger Tiki Bar, Palm Springs CA

[zegoldensombrero]

Another spot we finally got to visit on a trip to Denver was ADRIFT🗿 In contrast to Hell or High Water, ADRIFT is going for a more classic (but definitely elevated) Polynesian Pop dining experience in the vein of Trader Vic’s, and manages to do a lot with a fairly small location! The food we had was great, there was a good mix of classic tiki drinks & new school cocktails and they even served the drinks in tiki mugs, which is always a plus to me.

This spot has a two-hour visit limit & I would love to visit again, just sit at the bar & try a couple more of their cocktails! 🍹🍹🍹

[waderockett]

I just got my Necromantic Tiki Mug of the Lich King (with Glowing Sphere of Power!) from the Storm Crow shop.

[johnnyprimecc]

Paradise Lost

I didn’t really take pics at this place, so you should watch my episode of Around the Hood HERE: This place is an awesome tiki bar in the east village that serves up some great food in addition to their awesome selection of tiki drinks. We tried the Holy Ground ribs, chicken thigh skewers, pastrami musubi and shrimp skewers. All were good, but the ribs stood out as the best, with the shrimp…