Drinkhacker

MAY 17, 2024

Mai Tai The story of the Mai Tai is the story of tiki, one of the most iconic drinks – if not the most iconic drink – to come out of ‘40s rum culture. Designed by Trader Vic himself in 1944 in his Oakland watering hole, it’s a deceptively simple drink that, nonetheless, is invariably bastardized outside of high-end and tiki bars. (If

Simple Syrup 101

Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 101

Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Marketview Liquor Blog

JUNE 26, 2023

Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice. Combine 3 ounces of rye or brandy, ½ ounce of Demerara syrup and 10 dashes of bitters in a glass and stir. It combines the richness of cognac or brandy, the tanginess of lemon juice and a touch of sweetness from orange liqueur.

Simple Syrup 52

Simple Syrup Highball Vodka Bitters 52

Drinkhacker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Pineau des Charentes — grape juice tempered with young brandy, basically — has been on the rise both as a stand-alone aperitif and as an ingredient in spirit finishing. There’s a real tiki quality here that I have to say is not something I would ever expect from anything out of Dublin.

Whiskey 102

Whiskey Tiki Aperitif Brandy 102