Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

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. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the famous words of tiki godfather Donn Beach, “What one rum can’t do, three rums can.” Light up the tiki torches and tune in for more. For Don the Beachcomber’s version, replace brandy with pisco.) The bottle looks great, the liquid tastes great, and it’s got a really unique story you can share with friends.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Spiced Cocktail Ingredients: 1 1/2 oz Armagnac 3/4 oz Amaro Montenegro 1/2 oz Goldschlager 1/4 oz Vanilla Liqueur 2 dashes of Elemakule Tiki Bitters Directions: Combine all ingredients into a mixing glass, add ice, and stir until mixed and chilled (about 10-15secs). Plus, a spiced cocktail is just the thing to go with warm winter foods.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

It also sold two brands of in-house rye , two types of Scotch , a vodka , brandy , and several cordials. And famed tiki bar chains like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic’s also had their own lines of rum. Many bore the name “Red Star,” after the star-shaped asterisk that still adorns the Macy’s logo. Macy’s was not alone.

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A Bar Above

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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.

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PubClub

AUGUST 14, 2024

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.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

Often compared to the Long Island Iced Tea , this tropical drink features a whopping four spirits at its base: rum , brandy , gin, and sherry. See Recipe The Planter’s Punch The Planter’s Punch is relatively low-lift compared to others in the tiki cannon.

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. Photo: PubClub.com Holiday cocktails fit the season like Santa and his elves. With this in mind, here are fun and fetival holiday recipes for cocktals by DIEGO featuring Bailey’s (mmmm; nice and warm drinks!), Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey .5

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PubClub

APRIL 6, 2024

Hosted by Rustic Root, Swing Social and Tiki Annex, the street will be blocked off from Market Street to Island Avenue, from 2-5 p.m. But not just any cocktail party, it’s a block party cocktail party. It is the San Diego Cocktail Championship and it is taking place on Fifth Ave., in the Gaslamp Quarter on Sunday, April 28.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Whether going for a more straightforward frozen blend or a complex tiki drink, pairing Absinthe with tropical juices and syrups allows for creative possibilities, satisfying cravings for a fun fruity cocktail with an herbal twist. Image Source 6. This robust, complex libation blends salty, sea-aired notes with rugged coastal charm.

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Cocktail Contessa

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Cinnamon Bitters – I added cinnamon bitters to bring out the cinnamon syrup flavors, but angostura, tiki bitters, ginger bitters or winter spice bitters would make delicious additions. Variations on a Maple Whiskey Sour Here are some of my favorite twists on this fall cocktail recipe: Use brandy. It is delicious! Make it sassy!

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Today's Bartender

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Pisco Punch Pisco is a grape-based brandy from Peru, but it’s been imported to San Francisco since the 1830s. ” We agree—the tiki-bar must-haves are indeed that! While a more fun legend claims a miner who struck it rich wanted to celebrate at an East Bay bar, which was all out of champagne. Hence, the martini was born!

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

To discover how to seize orgeat’s full potential, we consulted with Stefan Was, owner of Cleveland’s Porco Lounge & Tiki Room. Despite orgeat’s established place in tiki culture, Was points out that orgeat doesn’t have to be restricted to rum-based cocktails. Add almonds, and you’ve got a cake right there.”

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VinePair

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Shaken apple brandy, good pomegranate grenadine, and lemon. Apple brandy can be underwhelming on its own, but in a Jack Rose it screams, um… apple! We make a pot and build a solera of spice and brandy additions each day. Winter cocktails don’t have to adhere to the rules of rich reds, big bourbons , or brandy drinks.

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VinePair

JUNE 3, 2025

latched onto the flavorful liqueur, stirring it into everything from tequila-based Martini variations to intricate gin-forward Tiki drinks. Made with Calvados, apple brandy , Carpano Antica, St-Germain, Death & Co.s Bartenders at pioneering cocktail establishments like NYCs Please Dont Tell and Death & Co.

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Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pineau des Charentes — grape juice tempered with young brandy, basically — has been on the rise both as a stand-alone aperitif and as an ingredient in spirit finishing. There’s a real tiki quality here that I have to say is not something I would ever expect from anything out of Dublin.

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Tales of the Cocktail

JULY 25, 2024

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, NOSC showcased a live judging across all of its spirits categories, both domestic and international, including whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic. More than 439 registrants entered the competition, which were reviewed by a panel of industry professionals.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Zombie This famous tropical drink was created by an equally iconic person in the tiki cocktail movement: Donn Beach. It’s only right that this drink was created in Islamorada, an island in the Florida Keys, by “Tiki John” Ebert in the 1950s. He first crafted the Zombie in 1934 at his Hollywood bar, Don the Beachcomber.

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Cocktails with Suderman

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The Improved Brandy Cocktail , from the same era, does the same but for a brandy Old Fashioned. It’s a fruited Old Fashioned that adds pineapple — via pineapple liqueur — to the mix, along with a specialized bitters, taking a basic version of the drink in an almost tiki-ish direction.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Tales of the Cocktail

AUGUST 2, 2023

Held during Tales of the Cocktail, the second year of the competition introduced a live judging across all classes of spirits, domestic and international — whiskey, gin, brandy, baijiu, vodka, rum, agave spirits, liqueurs and non-alcoholic – as well as a new category of ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktails.

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Drinkhacker

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

French brandies are coming next. The palate offers a similar experience: Hugely fruity, with bold raisin notes up top that evoke a fresh brandy. This offers a tiki-friendly nose of pineapple, with layers of sweet, tropical aromatics and plenty of nutmeg and ginger to back it all up. Another tiki bomb ready for floating.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 20, 2025

.” We’re not talking about rum with flavors added, we’re talking about rum with a bunch of solids jammed right into the bottle, the way you will often find a novelty pear brandy served. Poured from the bottle, the rums are cloudy, with clear inclusions floating in the glass. This is hardly a new idea.

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Moody Mixologist

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Orgeat's uniquely rich, nutty, and slightly floral flavor has made it a notable ingredient in classic tiki cocktails like the Mai Tai and Saturn. Brandy, rum, or other liquor (optional) A common addition to classic bar syrups like orgeat and grenadine is an ounce or two of alcohol.

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Moody Mixologist

JANUARY 13, 2025

The classic Smash cocktail The original Smash debuted some time in the mid 1800s and was commonly made with brandy. The mix of bourbon, lemon, ginger syrup and mint is invigorating, cooling, and perfect on a hot summer day. Over time, whiskey became a popular choice, and today it's the best known type of Smash.

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VinePair

JUNE 4, 2025

The first time I had it, I was blown away by how a typical brandy cocktail had been transformed into one highlighting Michters US1 Kentucky Straight Bourbon. We wanted to have an offering for everyone, and we wanted to meet people where they are, says Matt Magliocco, the executive vice president of Michters Distillery.

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VinePair

MAY 15, 2025

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. Two individuals who spearheaded the craze, Ernest Raymond Gantt (Donn Beach) and Victor Jules Bergeron Jr.

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Mix That Drink

MAY 23, 2025

The Paradise cocktail recipe is a classic with gin, apricot brandy and orange juice. It's simple, but delicious, and so easy to make. Serve in a martini glass.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 2, 2025

Its made from a blend of Bordeaux wines and fortified with citrus liqueurs macerated in brandy. So this build puts the pineapple center stage and offers a Tiki-esque style experience. Oye Cmo Va Im a big fan of Lillet, which is a French apritif, a fortified wine similar to vermouth.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

From crafting the perfect olive twist to mastering brandy-based drinks and aperol sours, these skills enhance home bartending prowess. From planning a tiki party with tropical drinks to organizing movie-inspired cocktails, hosts can tailor events to various tastes.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Transcontinental Rum Line High Seas Bartenders with a keen interest in tropical and tiki drinks often follow the lead of the late Don the Beachcomber, opting to mix three rums as the base of a cocktail rather than employing just one. Feel free to proof it to your preference, though. Average price: $100 Rating: 93 See Review 33.

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

An encyclopedia of cocktail culture, this deep dive into home entertaining essentials comes complete with auxiliary recipes for brandied cherries, brown-butter bourbon, cordials, shrubs, bitters, and more. While tiki drinks are notoriously complex, these streamlined renditions deliver maximum flavor without most of the fuss.

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VinePair

APRIL 28, 2025

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.

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Mixologists

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Two popular options are Tiki Time and Caribbean Cruises. Tiki Time: Exotic Cocktails and Polynesian Paradise Tiki Time transports guests to a Polynesian paradise with exotic cocktails and lush decor. Bamboo bars, tiki torches, and tropical plants create a Tiki oasis. oz Orgeat Syrup, 0.5 oz Orgeat Syrup, 0.5

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

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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