VinePair

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Raised among the retro culture of Los Angeles and a tiki enthusiast before he was old enough to drink — he came to the culture via exotica music in high school — Richard ditched his focus on a radio career to get into bartending. A year later he started a “Tiki Takeover” series at Prime Meats in Brooklyn.

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to get a pass into the Bamboo Room (the 30pax tiki bar at the back of the venue), you can try the Caterpillar Downfall, a minty green frozen delight. Combine 75ml batch and all the rest of the ingredients together in the blender with 12 ice cubes. Mix well and let it rest for 20 minutes in the fridge.

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Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Add ice to a highball glass. 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. Mull some cucumber or splash some elderflower liqueur into the mix. Pimm’s No. Add Pimm’s No. Feeling fresh?

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

You can opt for simple highballs, three-ingredient, sweet and sour drinks like the Daiquiri , or more complex tropical or tiki drinks like the classic Mai Tai. Let’s dive into the drink categories: Simple highballs These are your most basic mixed drinks and always a crowd-pleaser. Love a Cosmopolitan ? Like cachaca?

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PubClub

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A bottle of Baileys and Astral Tequila on the PubClub.com tiki bar. oz Herbal Liqueur 2 Dashes Mole Bitters Garnish: Orange Peel Glassware: Coupe Preparation: In a shaker, combine ingredients and strain into coupe glass. Johnnie Walker: Ice Chalet Perfect Whisky Highball This is the Johnnie Walker Blue Label Ice Chalet.

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The Whiskey Wash

MARCH 25, 2024

It has a slightly higher proof so you can even use it in a tiki-inspired cocktail, like a Rye Tai! It’s a great innovation within the Rye category and really warms up our whiskey with lovely raisin and tropical fruit notes.

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VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood. Old Forester 86 fits well in everything, from a tiki classic like the Saturn to a dryer cocktail like a Boulevardier.”

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Combine 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur — such as Cointreau — and 2 ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice.

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Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Combine 3 ounces of tequila, 2 ounces of fresh lime juice, ½ to 1 teaspoon of orange liqueur and 1 ounce of simple syrup in a shaker with ice. Combine 1 ounce of cranberry juice, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, 1 ounce of orange liqueur — such as Cointreau — and 2 ounces of vodka in a shaker with ice.

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Advanced Mixology

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The lemon adds sourness, while the liqueur offers sweetness. In a highball glass, muddle fresh mint leaves to release aromatic oils. Mix light and dark rums with sweet vermouth, Cherry Heering liqueur, Absinthe, and orange bitters for another seafaring rendition, as in this vintage Havana classic. The gin provides a crisp base.

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VinePair

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The vodka -based drink also contains orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and simple syrup. Though it’s rare that they follow the rest of Vic’s original recipe that included lime juice, orgeat syrup, orange liqueur, and mint, as many modern bars opt for a basic blend of orange juice and rum.

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VinePair

MAY 13, 2024

The Vodka Y Soda isn’t just a two-ingredient highball; they add guava and pasilla into the mix, and the result is refreshing and intensely flavorful. to learn about classic cocktails, dig deeper into somewhat esoteric spirits and liqueurs, and to be amazed by the spectacle of a speakeasy inside a hot dog joint or a 17-touch craft drink.

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Casual Mixologist

DECEMBER 14, 2024

So instead of them shelling out bucks on dehydrated garnishes, they can put that money towards that rare to find liqueur. Crafted from high-quality wood, this elegant piece is perfect for stirring up everything from tiki classics to modern cocktails. But really, its a gift for their guests, too.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

Find more rum drinks or check out our list of tropical and tiki drinks. The classic Daiquiri is a fantastic cocktail that is almost as manly, but lacks the intrigue of maraschino liqueur and grapefruit. Navy Grog: The bad boy with a heart of gold The Navy Grog is a classic tiki cocktail known for its potent and complex flavors.

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Imbibe Magazine

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

UnderTow is a tiki bar with tropical drinks. Its menu, designed to look like a 1920s New York City newspaper, riffs on everything from burlesque (the Stars and Garters cocktail features cardamom-infused tequila and hibiscus liqueur) to wonton soup (gin, bourbon, yellow Chartreuse, wonton broth, and toasted sesame).

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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. 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.

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Moody Mixologist

JANUARY 13, 2025

If you don't have or can't make ginger syrup, here are some other options for making a Whiskey Ginger Smash: Ginger liqueur You could instead use ginger liqueur in this recipe in place of the ginger syrup, although you may need to also add a quarter ounce of simple syrup for balance. Garnish with a fresh sprig of mint and enjoy!

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VinePair

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Plum Boulevardier at Bar Goto Niban Credit: VinePair Staff You can’t really go wrong with any of the well-crafted cocktails or highballs at Bar Goto Niban (the Sakura Martini, with its mix of gin and sake, is a popular order). But the Plum Boulevardier is the real sleeper hit at the tucked away Park Slope bar.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Quite festive and a great bitters for whiskies, anjeo tequilas, dark rums and tiki inspired cocktails. Try these in your next original tiki rum based libation. This is highly refreshing and a killer addition to highballs, citrus based cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages. Really well done.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

A well-equipped home bar includes specialized implements like channel knives for creating citrus twists, perfect for garnishing a classic whisky highball. A custom cream liqueur blend can transform a White Russian, while a house-made orange cordial adds depth to a variety of citrus-based drinks.

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Bartender.com

APRIL 10, 2025

Quality glassware is crucial for serving various cocktails and liqueurs. A set of rocks glasses, highball glasses, and coupe glasses covers most drink styles. A set of versatile tumblers, highball glasses, and coupes covers most cocktail styles, allowing hosts to serve drinks in their proper vessels.

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