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THE Rory Snyder introduced us to the guys from 9 North Rum. And we quickly developed a a nice relationship with a brand that produces a very nice variety of rums. We don’t make drinks with rum we don’t actually like. This drink is made with the 9 North Especiado. It’s a “spiced” rum that we feel is more like an infusion…but we can argue spiced vs. infusion over more drinks later.

Anywho, this spiced rum by 9 North is dark, with notes of lemon grass, ginger, a little floral and some very well balanced baking spices. Perfectly pairs with black tea and fresh citrus.

We served 240 of these at tiki Caliente 15. Check out the party pics below.

1.5oz 9 North Especiado

1.5oz Fresh Orange Juice

1.5oz Brewed Black Tea

.25oz Orgeat

.25oz Simple Syrup

Squeeze of fresh Lime

Lightly shake everything with ice. Strain into a glass or tiki mug filled with crushed ice. Garnish with Mint and Orange Wheel. *If you like a little more tartness, add more lime.

Marooned

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Marooned

In June 2009, Sunshine and the husband took a road trip from the Hukilau down to the Florida Keys. While walking around on the second day, they came across the Rum Barrel. The server recommended Marooned as a sweet drink that was very popular with locals. Well, we had two each and have made hundreds since. Luckily the server wrote down the recipe.

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Shattered Pony & Seven Stars

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Shattered Pony & Seven Stars

While attending Circa Caliente 2018 we hosted a room party called Planet ClairErasure. Imagine a blacklight 80’s mini gold course with an alien planet theme. Our two libations were Seven Stars and Shetland Pony, although we used different names for the party.

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Scurvy Killer

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Scurvy Killer

The Western diet has actually become so void of nutrition that incidences of scurvy have increased in the past several decades.  Uh oh!  No fear, we have the cocktail for you.  The Scurvy Killer is packed with vitamin C and is enjoyable over and over.  See your medical professionals help for dosing information before taking Scurvy Killer.  LOL!

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Exotic Sundown

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Exotic Sundown

Location, Location, Location.  Fresh citrus is available in the winter months just about anywhere in the citrus growing regions of the world.  I you are lucky enough to live in one or have access to a market with a good delivery schedule, mix this cocktail to turn any winter day into a sunny exposition  

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Dirty Christmas Punch

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Dirty Christmas Punch

When you make this punch correctly it will a a slightly yellow brown color, hence "Dirty Christmas Punch."  The cinnamon and peppermint bring out hints of the holiday season without being overbearing.  This is also a great drink to put in a crock pot on low and serve warm with whip cream.

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GroundWork Ginger Cloud

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GroundWork Ginger Cloud

Refreshing, zesty and perfect for a day at the beach or after a long day at work.  Fresh citrus, aged rum and amaretto are perfect together in this anytime drink.  Mix this one in large batches, pour and top with ginger beer.  You will keep your friends and family cool and tipsy with little work.  Mahalo to the team at GroundWork for requesting this cocktail and supporting the ZTL podcast.  

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Kalanis' Punani

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Kalanis' Punani

Once upon a time during a holiday party many many years ago, Kalani asked Sunshine for a cocktail.  Normally Sunshine is happy to oblige and quickly fashions a cocktail for anyone who asks. But on this occasion Sunshine was well into a drunken conversation with another partygoer.  Kalani wandered into the kitchen to make herself a beverage.  She looked around and assessed what was available on the makeshift bar and tossed a few ingredients into a glass with ice.  After a few sips she realized that she might be onto something.  Her drink was passed around from lip to lip and sip to sip.  What a wonderful holiday beverage she had created.  This was the birth of Kalanis' Punani.  

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