We're going bananas – yes, b-a-n-a-n-a-s – for today's cocktail. The Fay Wray was originally created by Matthew Belanger, head bartender at Donna bar in Brooklyn, NY, before it closed during Covid. It's also cleverly...

The Espresso Martini heads to the tropics for this wonderful riff. This recipe was pioneered in 2019 by Martin Hudak at Maybe Sammy in Sydney, Australia. You'll be surprised at how well these flavors come together!

The espresso martini gets more depth and intensity when you swap out vodka for aged rum. Brew the espresso fresh, but be sure to cool it prior to shaking.

It's National Mai Tai Day... and you bet your soggy dollars we're serving up the best one.Today we're excited to bring you the Ultimate Mai Tai (no really, it's called the Ultimate Mai Tai –...

Invented at The Luau restaurant in Beverly Hills circa 1958, the Jet Pilot cocktail is a popular riff on the tiki-style Test Pilot originally created by Donn Beach.This cocktail features three rums blended with bitters,...

I grew up on the East side of Cleveland, Ohio. The only thing I knew about the West side was it had the famous West Side Market in Ohio City and the pink flamingos on...

Today we're shaking up a classic Cuban cocktail with a twist, named after Swedish-American film actress and Hollywood star Greta Garbo. She's elegant and sweet, and you can find a similar version of her served...

Created by New York bartender Jeremy Oertel, the Brancolada is a unique, minty riff on the classic Piña Colada. You’ve likely heard of Fernet-Branca – an Italian amaro – and either love it or hate...

A fruity, fun version of the classic sour. It may also be the perfect drink for summer.

If you're a fan of classic tiki cocktails, you've probably heard of the Pearl Diver, originally created by the father of tiki himself, Donn Beach (Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt) – known for opening Don the...

An exceptional but somewhat forgotten tiki classic! From Don The Beachcomber, ca. 1937. Unique in its use of blackberry liqueur - Real Grenadine and demerara sugar bring a rich dose of fruitiness. Break out the...

Yet another creation of Jeff “Beachbum” Berry with a typical tiki construction including a split rum base. This was Beachbum Berry’s remake of Trader Vic’s Navy Grog. The small measure of all spice brings depth...

If you're looking for a cocktail that's both refreshing and complex, put Lady Liberty on your list. Originally found on the menu at the Living Room Bar & Terrace in the W Hotel NYC, this...

The Tia Mia is Mexican Mai Tai by Ivy Mix, author of Spirits of Latin America.In the mid 2000s Ivy loved floating a splash of mezcal on a number of drinks, especially the Mai Tai....

Here is one that’s easy and boozy to get your mind to far off places. Made from scratch in 1957 by the great Harry Yee at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki. Harry is known...

Inspired by Meaghan Dorman’s ‘Getaway Car,’ which is a fun riff on a Jungle Bird. Tequila and ancho liqueur are very complementary - just as the rum and Demerara Gum Syrup are. Together these heavy...

This is a fun take on a tiki classic. A dressed up version of your favorite tropical drink, try this one for brunch!

This high octane drink is one of the many great recipies in Shannon Mustipher’s book, Tiki: Tropical Modern Cocktails and was created by Jason Alexander of Devil’s Reef in Tacoma, Washington.If you’re a fan of...

We were inspired by a cocktail from the minds at Smuggler's Cove, which in turn was inspired by a 2009 discovery that the center of our galaxy contains a chemical compound that smells like rum and...

This cocktail was created in 1939 as an answer to Don The Beachcomber's Zombie. On the menu in 1940 is said, "Served with either crutches or a wheelchair'. This is a pretty potent drink and...

A Cuban cocktail first introduced in the mid 1910s, El Presidente achieved widespread popularity both in its home country and in the far reaches of the world with its combination of rum, vermouth and dashes...

If you’re looking for something a little different to mix up your cocktail routine, look no further than the Bobsled. Featuring the funky flavors of Jamaican rum, sweet pineapple juice, and the herbaceous yet bitter...

Here is a 1970’s era cocktail that is the signature cocktail at the Atlanta Trader Vic’s.The recipe I used is an updated version by Martin Cate of Smugglers Cove. He took the template and replaced...

As a child of the 70’s, I grew up watching The Brady Bunch. Like many others, my favorite episodes are from season 4 when the Bradys are in Hawaii. In the iconic three-episode arc, Bobby...

"Grandparent of all rum drinks."That was the quote on the menu under this cocktail, haha. This was on the menu at the Denver location of Trader Vic’s inside the Cosmopolitan Hotel. Vic changed the name...

So named for pineapple's crown (leaves), and the fact that this is a big, bold daiquiri. The cooling mint notes in fernet help this flavor profile work well into autumn.

Every January, I promise myself that I will take time off throughout the year for some ME TIME. Maybe finally go to the UK over my birthday. Perhaps spend Halloween in Osaka or Tokyo. Maybe...

I love the backstory on this. Reimagine the story about Santa and his elves. Instead of the poor little elves slaving away making toys, they fought against capitalism! Nights leading up to Christmas, they’d take...

Inspired by a Tiki classic that was created by Victor Bergeron in the 1940s, the original cocktail earned a reputation as the Long Island Iced Tea of Tiki. You can be sure that this Smugglers...

The perfect cocktail for a cold winter night. Nicely balanced and sure to please at your next holiday party! Adapted from Haus Alpenz to perfectly fit our Fiery Ginger Syrup.

Embrace the holiday spirit with the velvety indulgence of eggnog by making your own batch this season! The festive elixir inspired by Alton Brown’s own recipe, is a symphony of rich flavors and warm nostalgia,...

Immerse your senses in the tantalizing flavors of Lina's Crema di Limoncello, a burst of citrusy sunshine that sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. The addition of spiced rum brings a warm, exotic twist,...

This cocktail, lovingly called Noah’s Muse, was created with help from our friends in the Elevated Craft Crew as an excuse to show off our new mascot, Noah! Crafted to awaken your taste buds with...

The Scorpion Reef is a creation of Marshall Davis from the Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria. Marshall drew inspiration from a smoked pineapple flan that he was working on for the dessert list. He noted that “After...

Who said you have to spend a fortune on travel when all you need to take your tastebuds to the tropics are three simple ingredients? Introducing the Barbados Daiquiri: crafted with a blend of flavors...

The quintessential tiki cocktail, the Mai Tai, gets an autumnal makeover with the perfectly complementary addition of chai spice.

Found in pages of Beachbum Berry's Grog Log, This classic and easy tiki cocktail dates back to the 1950's.This is a fun one to play around with. Swap out the rums for a different drink...

The Cable Car is a simple variation on a classic Sidecar. Spiced rum is used in place of cognac and the drink is finished with a cinnamon sugar rim for some warming spice.

This was created by Brandon Bramhall in 2018 at Attaboy, Nashville, TN.If you haven’t guessed by the name, it’s a riff on a piña colada and a damn good one: Hints of coffee, banana, coconut,...

This week we are featuring a riff on the classic "Americano" cocktail. Fun Fact: the Americano was originally known as the "Milano-Torino" when it was created in the 1860s due to its two main ingredients'...

The Scorpion cocktail dates back to the 1930s when an unidentified bartender created it in Honolulu at a bar called The Hut. Trader Vic modified the recipe in the 1940s, making it a large-format drink...

This week, we're crafting a legendary tiki cocktail - Mr. Bali Hai. This storied cocktail, synonymous with the Bali Hai Restaurant, was shaken into existence shortly after the establishment opened its doors in 1954, nestled...

This was the signature cocktail from Lost Lake, a beloved tropical bar in Chicago that unfortunately had to shut its doors for good in early 2022. During it's existence, the bar made it on a...

Here is a classic from 1957 that was created by the great Harry K. Yee who who created this cocktail at the Hawaiian Village Hotel in Waikiki after being asked by Bols Liqueur Co to help...

This delicious cooler raises the bar on traditional tropical flavors.

Are you up for the challenge? This is Don the Beachcomber's original Zombie recipe! He famously restricted his guests to only two of these potent serves. Frankly, that's probably one too many! Imbiber beware...

The Missionary's Downfall is another star from the early days of the US tiki craze. Developed in the late 1930's by Donn Beach for his Donn the Beachcomber restaurant in Hollywood, this rum-based cocktail features...

Another Trader Vic classic, the Fog Cutter calls for a blend of three different base spirits: rum, brandy, and gin, along with a float of Amontillado sherry. The result is a complex yet balanced cocktail...

Indulge in the spirit of summer with an electrifying twist on the timeless mojito! Our vibrant interpretation of this beloved cocktail guarantees to infuse every social gathering with vivid colors. Renowned for its effortless elegance,...

The ultimate sour. Light rum, fresh lime juice and Classic Gum Syrup.

A rum flip is super easy and big on flavor. Demerara sugarcane + an egg is unctuous, hearty and absolutely delicious. Don't skip the grated nutmeg!

A great author inspires an even better cocktail. Our recipe for the daiquiri variation by the famous Cuban bar, El Floridita.

Storm's brewin'! Passionfruit syrup and rum are the dynamic duo in this New Orleans classic.

Welcome to the first stop on your Sippin' Safari! This tiki classic is full of passionfruit, rum, fresh lime and spice.

One of those island drinks that gets better when you spring for a more aggressively flavored rum. Tastes like brunch at a resort to us!

The quintessential tropical cocktail. Toasted Coconut Syrup elevates the Piña Colada into more flavorful and interesting refreshment.

We are kicking off a weekly email series this holiday season called The Friday Buzz, where we share a new cocktail recipe each Friday to get your creative juices flowing as you head into the...

In this week's Friday Buzz email, we present to you a Beachbum's Own. This is an original recipe from author, bar owner and historian of tiki culture Jeff "Beachbum" Berry himself. If you can't catch...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we are featuring The Royal Coconut Coast, a Jamie Behmer original that was created with Kauai's East Side as its muse. This part of the island is known as The Royal...

For this week's Friday Buzz, we present The Forbidden Fruit. This tantalizing concoction was inspired by Death & Co.'s cocktail, Sling of Aphrodite. If you don't have a bottle of Rhum Agricole this recipe is...

This week we are showing off our NEW Copper Hybrid Shaker with this beautifully garnished Jungle Bird. The Jungle Bird is a tropical delight with pineapple, lime, and a hint of Strawberry Basil Infused Campari. This...

This week, we're featuring the legendary tiki classic, the Mai Tai. This quintessential tiki cocktail boasts a simple yet delectable list of ingredients, making it the perfect introduction to the world of tiki drinks. In...