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It’s a vibrant, close-knit scene fueled by an influx of young talent,” says Chris Coy, co-owner and operator with Ed Rudisell of beloved tiki destination The Inferno Room. It’s a great place to grab a beer with friends and check out some live blues,” says Coy. “If I would say that we have nowhere to go but up.”
Honorable Mentions: Popular Bar Glass Styles That Aren’t Exactly Necessary While many glasses are versatile, there are also a few specialty glasses, such as the While many glasses are versatile, there are also a few specialty glasses, such as the Mule mug, Julep cup, Margarita glass, Hurricane , or a brandy snifter.
While selections like white wine and cold beer are obvious, numerous cocktails abound which feel tailor-made for summer sipping. Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. Add wine and brandy and stir well.
Brightened by a hit of lime juice and ginger beer, this drink can be likened to a fruity Mexican Mule. The zippy combination of vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice is super sessionable, and the standard copper cup ensures your drink stays cold no matter how high temperatures may soar.
Other rum-centric cocktail favorites include the Negroni Tropicale with coconut oil washed pineapple infused rum, bananarol, and cocchi di torino, and the Caribe Welcome with house rum blend, apricot brandy, lime, fresh coconut water, and coconut cream, served in fresh young coconut. You can add a shot of whiskey for $1.
This French-inspired blend can be made in two delicious ways: mixed with beer or as a gin sour. For the beer version, fill a frosty mug with your choice of ale or lager, then add 1 shot of Absinthe and 1 shot of anisette and fill it with ice water. Panachée For a refreshing twist, try the vintage Panachée cocktail. Image Source 6.
It combines the spiciness of ginger beer, the tanginess of lime juice and the smoothness of vodka. To make a Moscow Mule , mix 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of ginger beer and ½ ounce of fresh lime juice in a copper mug filled with ice. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
It combines the spiciness of ginger beer, the tanginess of lime juice and the smoothness of vodka. To make a Moscow Mule , mix 1 ½ ounces of vodka, 3 ounces of ginger beer and ½ ounce of fresh lime juice in a copper mug filled with ice. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
The classic Smash cocktail The original Smash debuted some time in the mid 1800s and was commonly made with brandy. Ginger beer If you don't have ginger syrup, ginger liqueur, or ginger root, you could make this recipe with plain simple syrup and then top up the finished serve with ginger beer.
However, considering the fact that the majority of these drinks are products of the 1930s and 40s tiki craze, its apparent that most tropical cocktails are largely founded on fantasy. The simple highball consists of tequila, lime juice, crme de cassis, and a splash of ginger beer, making it a refreshing respite from its rum-based cohorts.
Some bartenders add ginger beer for a spicy kick, reminiscent of a Moscow Mule. From crafting the perfect olive twist to mastering brandy-based drinks and aperol sours, these skills enhance home bartending prowess. Bartenders can serve drinks in themed glassware, such as coconut shells or tiki mugs, to elevate the presentation.
And as much as I love tiki, there are some Martin Denny songs with loud bird calls that come outta nowhere that drive me up a wall. Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass always cracks me up because its basically the unofficial theme song of every dive bar in Kansas City.
Invest in a Reliable Bar Cart for Convenient Storage A reliable bar cart offers convenient storage for essential tools and ingredients, making it easier to craft cocktails like Tom Collins or brandy-based drinks. The cart’s mobility allows hosts to serve guests in different areas, from the living room to outdoor spaces.
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