With its signature ocean-blue hue and tropical flavor combo, the Blue Hawaii has been turning heads (and raising glasses) since 1957, when it was first mixed at Honolulu’s Kaiser Hawaiian Village. Bartender Harry Yee was...

Gin might not be the first spirit that comes to mind when you think of tiki drinks, but the Saturn cocktail proves it deserves a place in the stars. Created by California bartender J. "Popo"...

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 –...

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...

This cocktail pre-dates Tiki, created sometime in the 1910’s at the legendary Raffle’s Hotel in Singapore by Ngiam Tong Boon. It has made its way on to tiki menus starting in the 1930’s with a...

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 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...

We're thrilled to introduce you to your new favorite cocktail - the Sicario de mi Dolor a cocktail that soothes the soul and kills the pain, one tantalizing sip at a time! This Painkiller Riff...

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...

Created for the opening of a new Trader Vic's restaurant in the Havana Hilton just months before the Cuban Revolution. The recipe was finally revealed in Vic's 1968 edition Bartenders Guide.The restaurant was renamed Polinesio...

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This delicious cooler raises the bar on traditional tropical flavors.

Created by Marcovaldo Dionysos for Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, CA, this cocktail was named after the state fish of Hawaii. The Humu is a beautiful reef triggerfish and could be pretty vicious if you...

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...

This week we are shaking up the Iron Ranger from master mixologist Erick Castro. The ​​high-proof bourbon sets a bold tone for this tropical refresher. Erick says, “The inspiration came from the fact that you...

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...

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

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...