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!
Inspiration for a new drink often starts with an original, in this case the margarita. If you build this cocktail correctly you will find it sour first, then sweet. The green Chile is noticeable from the first time you swallow. Passion fruit works well with the Chile, who knew!?
Read MoreIn June of 2015 we visited Smugglers Cove for the first time. This place is a cocktail must for the tiki drink lovers out there. If you arrive at opening and head to the bar you will likely have a short period you can chat with the bartenders before the places gets slammed with thirsty sailors. In conversation with two mixologists we centered on the use of rose and orange waters as flavoring and aroma enhancers. The key is to use them sparingly so they don’t take over the drink.
Read MoreOne of the best things about a lazy afternoon is sipping a refreshing cocktail to help the time pass by. Maybe watch an old episode of one of your favorite 60’s sitcoms. Mrs. Kravitz’ Daydream is a celebration of everyones favorite nosey neighbor from Bewitched.
Read MoreWhen sailing the seven seas its customary to pick up a few items along the way. Stopping in Barbados you will want to grab a few grapefruit, an accidental cross breed between a sour orange and the pomelo. Along your journey someone grabbed a few coconuts and tossed them below deck for later. Upon arrival on Trinidad you come across the final ingredients needed to mix Bitter Harbor. Lemons and bitters round out this inviting drink that is both bitter and sweet with a sunny disposition.
Read MoreImagine yourself visiting a warm beach filled with sunshine and the sights and smells of paradise. Floral, herbal, fresh and sweet. Lychee Bay is a tiki drink that delivers a complex sipping experience that is surprisingly hard to let go. Sweet lychee and mango are balanced with grapefruit and Lemon Hart 151.
Read MoreWe receive a lot of requests for simple cocktails with just one exotic ingredient. Many people don't mind searching for one hard to find ingredient but prefer to keep it to just that one item. We can understand. The Puka Shell will impress with simplicity and an exotic touch. Made with Ōkolehao, the ancient Hawaiian spirit distilled from ti plant.
Read MoreTiki Italiano is a Summer sipper that pleases both the lover of sweet drinks and savory cocktails. Beware how easy this one goes down. The booze is covered up well enough that you may get into a little trouble if you aren't careful. Serve with meats, cheeses, crackers and savory tid bits. Yes! A tiki drink that pairs well with the snacks you would usually enjoy with wine.
Read MoreThis drink is an ode to the DICK that was sitting next to Sunshine at a local casino bar. You know, those guys who slap the buttons because they are sore losers. No one likes a mad, drunk, sore loser. And here is a drink that just about any bar should be able to make with the standard ingredients on hand. Drink two of these and your likely to have some stellar luck and maybe the guy next to you will go away. The Poker DICK!
Read MoreAloha Amoré, romantic lounge music and a smile are all you need to get that special tiki someone in the mood for love or love making. Dark rums, fresh juices and a little passion fruit will get that lava flowing.
Read MoreA custom crafted comissioned cocktail dedicated to Ron Oliver and Crawford T. Manchester.
Read MoreA good spiced rum drink is hard to find. Mostly because many spiced rums are crap. This little number is all about the SPICE. After you drink a Sand Pirate or two you may change your mind about spiced rum forever. We only have two drinks in our little book that use spiced rum. This is the house favorite.
Read MoreGinger and Grapefruit were meant to be together. And when garnishing this drink, if it looks a little naughty then you did it right.
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