Cocktails

Sunshine, our host and award-winning amateur mixologist, shares his recipes for the cocktails featured on Zen Tiki Lounge podcast. These drinks are delicious and the recipes are updated over time. They range from simple, to complex are often stronger than they appear.

Try some out and share your thoughts in the comments. We'd love to hear what you think!

Here is an UP drink that is bright in citrus flavor with hints of spice and a touch of bitter. Tansuma is simply a play on the words Tangerine and Satsuma, two varietals of citrus that work well in this cocktail interchangeably. Tangerine has a brighter orange color with a touch of red, unlike oranges that tend to be a more dull orange hue. Tangerine flavor is also a bit more sunny than an orange. Fresh tangerine juice is becoming more common in grocery stores in the refrigerator section but go with fresh squeezed whenever you can.

2 ounces fresh Tangering juice

1 ounce Dry Curaçao (Gran Marnier or Cointreau can be substituted)

.3 ounce Stroh

.3 ounce Campari

.5 once Sweet Vermouth

Combine all ingredients in a shaker or mixing glass. Stir or shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and garnish with a slice of tangerine and a pop of mint for color.