Cocktails with Suderman

AUGUST 9, 2024

Both of this week’s drinks are honey-laced Daiquiri variations that take the core three-ingredient formula — rum, lime, and sugar — and move it in a more tiki-ish direction by layering multiple sweeteners and adding a spice/intense flavor element. Some bartenders and tiki heads like to use rum blends.

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Tiki Simple Syrup Rum Bitters 59

Chilled Magazine

MARCH 3, 2024

I had found several sealed bottles of antique absinthe and was familiar with its history in New Orleans.” Yet, by 2000, absinthe was nowhere to be found, and what was presented as absinthe in Europe was nothing like the beautiful liquid inside the intact antique bottles T.A. Back in the day, Absinthe was very popular. Experiment!

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Cocktails with Suderman

JUNE 7, 2024

That’s tiki time. On the other hand, with its lime and apricot, this drink bears more than a little resemblance to a tiki drink. So close, in fact, that with just a bit of tinkering and a bottle or two of rum, I think you can, in fact, convert it into one, or something pretty close.

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VinePair

APRIL 8, 2025

Pecan orgeat, a bright splash of lemon, and a pinch of salt add to this tiki take on the whisky sour. Almond orgeat, Kola Syrup, and lemon juice create a refreshing, balanced profile, served in retro soda bottles. Gently funnel into empty glass soda bottles and top with remaining soda water. Garnish with a bendable straw.

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Highball Bitters Bar Spoon Simple Syrup 98

Imbibe Magazine

AUGUST 12, 2024

Even white rum has to rest before hitting the bottling line. But I don’t see that happening a lot in conversations about rum, except when there’s a controversy,” says Shannon Mustipher, author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails. The Rules of Rum Rum is made in dozens of countries, each with its own set of regulations and requirements.

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Rum Whiskey Tiki Bar 290

VinePair

MARCH 25, 2024

Reminiscent of tan lines, white sand, and turquoise waters, everyone’s favorite tiki ingredient, the tart and juicy pineapple, is entering a new, creamier chapter. As summer approaches, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, RumChata Pineapple Cream, which is reminiscent of summer tiki drinks.”

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Tiki Rum Liqueur Bottling 98

Chilled Magazine

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Additionally, the spirit collected during distillation is at its final proof, meaning no water is added to adjust the alcohol content before bottling. No enzymes, tartaric or citric acid, or sulfur-based additives are permitted. Bartenders are experimenting with Pisco Sours by adding various fruits, infusions, and different bitters.

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Drinkhacker

JUNE 29, 2024

The distinctive, removeable woven bottle cover is handcrafted, and each one is unique. Tropical fruit notes build with a little time in glass, but it’s not overly evocative of tiki, perhaps owing to a surprising amount of heat (considering its 40% abv) that tempers the sweeter aromatics.

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Rum Tiki Bottling 119

VinePair

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s no mistake the iconic green bottle is shaped like a cocktail shaker because Tanqueray elevates cocktails to create a unique and memorable experience. Like the Fog Cutter , Polynesian Spell, and Singapore Sling , the Saturn is a tiki classic made with gin. Tune in for more.

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Tiki Gin Rum Bartender 93

Cheers

MARCH 5, 2024

bottle sizes, with an ABV of 13.75%. “As summer approaches, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, RumChata Pineapple Cream, which is reminiscent of summer Tiki drinks.” “As summer approaches, we’re thrilled to unveil our latest innovation, RumChata Pineapple Cream, which is reminiscent of summer Tiki drinks.”

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Liqueur Tiki Rum Bottling 105

BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The Bitter Truth 10 Bottle Give-Away Entry Deadline: Friday 15th December, 2023 There are a few different dates kicking around for Bartender Appreciation Day, but because it falls right at the start of the month and is officially ‘nearly Christmas’, here at BarLifeUK we favour December 2nd.

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VinePair

MARCH 18, 2025

Besides its fantastic taste, 10 percent of the proceeds from every bottle sold go to local LGBTQ+ organizations, making it a drink that supports and celebrates the community. Distilled in Bloomington, Ind., it features a smooth, lightly fruity character with a full-rich body and a bright floral finish.

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BarLifeUK

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Lina (who use to professionally yodel – Boevey Fact) produced what were probably the most intricate vessels of the night with both the old and new Jägermeister logo on show along with the poem that adorns every bottle. His presentation was emotional and heartfelt, his music was tiki inspired.

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Drinkhacker

JANUARY 19, 2024

For the fifth year, we’ve tried all the same, looking back at the year that just ended to select our 10 favorite bottlings. Sadly, many of the price tags on these rums are fairly luxe — with bottles nearly 30 years old, single barrels, one-off experiments, or all of the above. 300 [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 5.

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Rum Tiki Brandy Bottling 119

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

To help you out on your bitters journey and to provide some insight on which bottles to grab when, we’ve compiled a list of different expressions ranging from the tried-and-true classics to the more obscure — and the cocktails that call for them. As the name of this bottle suggests, skins from West Indies-grown oranges are the star here.

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Bitters Tiki Gin Bartender 98

Moody Mixologist

MARCH 11, 2025

Distilled Bottles of gin that are labeled as Distilled Gin means that they are a distilled spirit made with botanicals including juniper that may (or may not) have flavorings or other additives introduced after distillation. Here are the two best known tiki or tropical style gin cocktails today. Get the classic Gin Rickey recipe.

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VinePair

AUGUST 1, 2024

bottles that have recently earned a spot on their back bars. From actually delicious coconut rums to woman-owned Guatemalan bottles, these are the best new rums being poured stateside. It’s a great sub for white rum in a Floridita Daiquiri and is a great complementing spirit for any tropical fruit-driven tiki drink.”

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 20, 2025

Remove the pan from the heat and all the syrup to cool for at least twenty minutes before removing the leaves and bottling the syrup. Tropical or tiki-style bitters are a nice choice as are citrus bitters like orange, lemon, or grapefruit. The liquid will be a pale shade of the color of the leaves.

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Simple Syrup Tiki Bitters Mocktails 52

VinePair

APRIL 3, 2024

If you’ve been daydreaming about the sensation of hot sand between your toes and habitually smelling that bottle of high-octane SPF you keep at your desk, we get it: We want summer, and we want it now. Make a splash at warm-weather bashes with a simple twist on a classic tiki drink, the Piña Colada-inspired RumChata Colada.

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Good Spirits News

DECEMBER 27, 2023

These latest rums are releasing in December in 700ml bottles. This unaged rum expression is bottled at 46% ABV. It is rum from a single field of cane, grown on Hope Farm on the island’s wild, Atlantic-swept East, and bottled at 55% ABV. A great high-proof rum that will stand out in a Tiki drink, especially as a float.

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Drinkhacker

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

The palate is big with tropical fruit — grilled pineapple, papaya, and coconut husk, moving into more spice-driven tiki quality in short order. A- / $100 Hampden Rum 8 Years Old – Hampden’s flagship bottling, this 8 year old is (I believe) the oldest rum Hampden produces currently. 104 proof.

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Drinkhacker

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Each is sold in a 12 ounce bottle, which provides 12 to 24 servings. Bottles are shelf stable for 24 months. I’m not sure this is a go-to syrup outside of the tiki space, but I bet my kids would love it. After opening, they will keep refrigerated for 6 months. Thoughts follow.

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Simple Syrup Tiki Alcohol Bitters 111

VinePair

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Macy’s arch rival, Gimbels, matched Macy’s bottle for bottle. (My I was recently gifted a bottle of Bostonian Gin, a London Dry made for the Milwaukee-based Boston Store chain, and bottled at a Milwaukee distiller owned by the same family that brewed Schlitz. My favorite brand name of theirs was Greeley Square Vodka.)

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Australian Bartender

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

If you’re lucky enough to get a pass into the Bamboo Room (the 30pax tiki bar at the back of the venue), you can try the Caterpillar Downfall, a minty green frozen delight. Day after strain and bottle it. The drinks list is all about fun with a nudge towards classic ‘90s cocktails.

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Rum Infusions Tiki Liqueur 98

VinePair

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Here’s what else is unique: the petate weaving on every bottle. They’re handwoven, and I’m a sucker for bottle design, so I wanted to point that out. The bottle looks great, the liquid tastes great, and it’s got a really unique story you can share with friends. Light up the tiki torches and tune in for more.

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Club Tiki Rum Muddling 66

VinePair

AUGUST 14, 2024

This tiki-style gin drink offers a delightful blend of tropical flavors, ideal for warm weather and summer vibes. While rum is often the go-to for tiki cocktails, gin adds a lovely layer of botanical notes that complement the tropical sweetness of passion fruit and the nutty richness of orgeat syrup. “The Saturn.

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Cocktails with Suderman

JULY 31, 2024

It’s delicious in a whiskey/rum Old Fashioned , taking the stirred-and-boozy drink format in a summery, tiki-esque direction. Indeed, quite a few tiki drinks, including the Planter’s Punch , are fundamentally just Daiquiris with a little something extra — a spice element, a fruit note, or perhaps an unusual syrup.

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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

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Simple Syrup Gin Rum Tequila 121

VinePair

JANUARY 12, 2024

It’s no mistake the iconic green bottle is shaped like a cocktail shaker because Tanqueray elevates cocktails to create a unique and memorable experience. Like the Fog Cutter , Polynesian Spell, and Singapore Sling , the Saturn is a tiki classic made with gin. Tune in for more.

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Tiki Gin Rum Bartender 52

VinePair

JUNE 24, 2024

In 2007, Miller Brewing (now part of Molson Coors Beverage Company) introduced the bottled “chelada style” Miller Chill, flavored with lime and salt, which remains popular in Australia. Moreover, Lagunitas has been a little lost in the wilderness, experimenting with hard teas and a tiki cocktail–inspired imperial IPA. “I

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Beer IPA Craft Beer Alcohol 122

VinePair

MARCH 5, 2024

Where it begins can be crucial, as picking the wrong bottle as an entry point can turn someone off to the spirit and its subgenres for a long time — if not permanently. There are plenty of bottles on the market that can help beginners launch their whiskey odyssey. Whether enjoyed neat or mixed, it never fails to impress.”

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Moody Mixologist

MARCH 21, 2024

It might seem like a highly specific (or possibly harder to find) bottle recommendation, but the flavor is incomparable. Lemon Hart is a well known rum in the world of tropical and tiki drinks. If you’re not able to find this particular bottle, I recommend substituting another flavorful aged rum.

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Simple Syrup Tiki Rum Bitters 52

VinePair

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Thankfully, it’s truly a great time to be a bourbon drinker, and the selection at your local bottle shop likely reflects this growing demand. Whether you’re making a spirit-forward Old Fashioned that calls for a high-proof whiskey or you want a lighter, fruitier style for your highball, there’s a bottle below that will complement any mood.

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VinePair

JUNE 20, 2024

Rather than building it over ice, ditch the glassware altogether and mix it right in your bottle of Topo Chico. Simply crack the bottle open, take a quick chug, and replace the missing liquid with tequila and a squirt of lime juice.

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Highball Simple Syrup Gin Tequila 97

VinePair

AUGUST 27, 2024

The cocktail renaissance hadn’t happened yet, so the back bar was polluted with the usual suspects of flavored vodkas like Stoli Vanilla and Absolut Kurant along with dusty bottles of Galliano and Tuaca that probably hadn’t been opened in years.

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Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Daily Herald noted the new line of tiki-inspired fruited sour beers “that take aim at the growing ready-to-drink and spirits markets” and are set to emerge from Riverlands Brewing. Here’s what the Irish American News thought of their visit to the Guinness Open Gate Chicago brewery.

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Moody Mixologist

JUNE 1, 2023

You can opt for simple highballs, three-ingredient, sweet and sour drinks like the Daiquiri , or more complex tropical or tiki drinks like the classic Mai Tai. Simple tiki drinks The world of tropical rum drinks can be overwhelming, even for a seasoned home bartender. Think Rum Manhattan, Rum Old Fashioned , or Rum Negroni.

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