Would You Order a Tropical Itch?
PUNCH
APRIL 9, 2025
The Tropical Itch, a classic whiskey cocktail from the 1950s, is back at the tiki bar Tern Club in Knoxville, Tennessee.
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Chilled Magazine
FEBRUARY 4, 2025
of club soda. Legend has it this high-octane boost was assembled in 1958 at The Luau in Beverly Hills, one of several establishments credited with popularizing Tiki in American culture. Start with 1 oz. of your favorite Irish whiskey and oz. of Monin Cinnamon Syrup. Blend with 1 oz. of grapefruit juice and oz. of lemon juice.
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Chilled Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Full stop,” says first-time Top Bar attendee Ryan Lilola of Clover Club in Brooklyn. Don’t miss the ceviche and a spritz at Lylo Swim Club , the outdoor restaurant adjacent to the pool. It’s dark, sexy and nautical-themed with a serious tiki cocktail menu and Dave Muhlstein aka Captain Dave, a one-man-marvel behind the bar.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 21, 2025
Few tiki and tropical drinks are as light, herbal, and dangerously sessionable as the Missionarys Downfall. Here to lead us on that exploration is returning guest Garret Richard, VinePair Next Wave Awards 2024 Bartender of the Year , and the chief cocktail officer at Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club. TEQUILA 40% ABV.
Cocktails with Suderman
JUNE 7, 2024
For example, the Pendennis, also known as the Pendennis Club, which comments section regular Jake Y has politely nudged me about. 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. And you know what? Jake was right to nudge me!
PubClub
JULY 29, 2024
PubClubette Ashley enjoys a Kuleana rum drink at Tiki Oasis San Diego. Photo: PubClub.com The Polynesian lifestyle, always prevalent here, sways in full force at the annual Tiki Oasis takes place at the Town & Country Inn. Tiki Oasis 2024 She’s enjoying floating in the pool at Tiki Oasis.
VinePair
OCTOBER 17, 2024
“I am constantly looking for the intention of a classic drink and investigating what might have changed over time and how we can get back to that intention,” says Garret Richard, chief cocktail officer at Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club since it opened in 2021. A year later he started a “Tiki Takeover” series at Prime Meats in Brooklyn.
PubClub
JULY 15, 2024
PubClubette Ashley provides the beauty while I provide the brawn at Tiki Oasis San Diego. The world’s largest Polynesian festival, Tiki Oasis in San Diego, is back for 2024. ” The five-night, four-day all-things-tiki event is July 31-Aug. These are open to those with Tiki Oasis tickets.
VinePair
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
In the famous words of tiki godfather Donn Beach, “What one rum can’t do, three rums can.” From Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club , we proudly present the first-ever, out-of-studio recording of “Cocktail College!” Light up the tiki torches and tune in for more. Head to www.zacaparum.com right now to learn more.
Moody Mixologist
MARCH 11, 2025
Other notable gin classics include the bubbly gin and champagne cocktail the French 75, and the more modern tiki classic, Saturn (gin with passionfruit, lime, and orgeat syrup). Get the Clover Club recipe. A 'fizz' is a combination of a sour and a highball, with club soda and frothy egg white. Get the Corpse Reviver No.2
VinePair
APRIL 15, 2025
While the Pia Colada was likely chosen because of its ubiquity by comparison, few have heard of the Missionarys Downfall the bright green cocktail has gained a bit of popularity lately, especially on the tiki and tropical drink scene.
VinePair
JUNE 18, 2024
Zach is drinking: Cloudburst Brewing Smoked Helles Joanna is drinking: Some sort of tomatillo water-based tequila cocktail Adam is drinking: A tiki cocktail of some kind at Sunken Harbor Club Listen Online Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify The article The VinePair Podcast: Why Do Drink Brands Get Bought? Tune in for more.
Nightlife City Guide
JULY 17, 2023
Nei pub e nelle discoteche di Saranda la gente solitamente entra tardi (verso le 23 dopo una passeggiata serale) e rimane fino al mattino Le discoteche di Saranda Clubs e discoteche a Saranda Mango Beach Club (SH81, Saranda) Aperto da giovedì a sabato dalle 22.00 alle 23.00. alle 23.00. alle 23.00.
BarLifeUK
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Finals Time As the doors opened at The Amano Hotel’s superb downstairs bar/club the tension and adrenaline levels in our finalists began to increase. His drink was inspired by Tiki, a style he has not made in his 6 years of cocktail competitions with clarified banana, burnt pineapple and naga chilli.
VinePair
SEPTEMBER 10, 2024
Cocktails: Sazerac , Vieux Carré , Pendennis Club, Improved Whiskey Cocktail Orange Bitters Orange bitters are made with orange peels, a base of alcohol or glycerin, and a blend of herbs and spices like cardamom, coriander, and anise. The name is actually a nod to the town where it was invented, now called Ciudad Bolívar. Breaux in 2012.
Tales of the Cocktail
APRIL 15, 2025
To toast the 2025 Honorees, the Foundation is proud to recognize this inspiring group and announce the Spirited Awards Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees. To toast the 2025 Honorees, the Foundation is proud to recognize this inspiring group and announce the Spirited Awards Canada Regional Top 10 Honorees.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
FEBRUARY 5, 2024
At the time of the Clybourn closure, Block Club noted that “few details about the move have been released” other than the initial announcement which was made 13 months ago, in late 2022. Plus: they reference Lucky Joe’s Tiki Room, one of my favorite and sadly lost Midwestern tiki destinations.
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
Drinkhacker
JANUARY 19, 2024
The experiment was a massive success, and while it’s hard to fathom putting a $500 rum into a tiki drink, I did it anyway. It’s altogether a wall of flavor that ultimately finds its way to a vibrant, tiki party. 45 [ BUY IT NOW FROM THE BOTTLE CLUB ] [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 10. 500 [ BUY IT NOW FROM RESERVEBAR ] 3.
Dry Atlas
JUNE 26, 2024
This led him from bussing tables at a local country club to mastering the art of mixology, eventually studying hospitality and event management at the University of Central Florida. Taylor’s path has been shaped by an innate love for hospitality and connection. For more from Taylor, follow him on Instagram and check out Refind.
Guys Drinking Beer - Beer News
DECEMBER 1, 2023
Surly announced their 2024 Compass Collection — four barrel-aged beers exclusively for club members. The tiki-inspired barrel-aged strong ale has me intrigued. They posted their production schedule here. Happy 7th birthday to our STL homies at 2nd Shift. Good news, downtown workers: Lunch is back at Cruz Blanca.
VinePair
AUGUST 1, 2024
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.” It plays well in spirit-forward drinks just as much as tiki classics, and it’s something I’ll always have on my back bar from now on.” “For us, it’s Bumbu Rum Company.
Drinkhacker
OCTOBER 3, 2024
I’m not sure this is a go-to syrup outside of the tiki space, but I bet my kids would love it. The Key limes pop, but they’re also held in check, pairing with the spearmint to create a summery vibe that doesn’t quite make it to Cuba but rather takes you poolside to your nearest country club.
Moody Mixologist
MARCH 20, 2025
Tropical or tiki-style bitters are a nice choice as are citrus bitters like orange, lemon, or grapefruit. Any classic tiki cocktail could potentially work with a splash of bay syrup in place of another spiced ingredient. And like any other syrup, it's also perfect mixed with simple club soda and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
VinePair
JUNE 20, 2024
Made with a 2:1:1 ratio of gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup, it’s topped with club soda. The clear spirit proved to be the perfect complement to the build’s lime juice and club soda. Made with just whiskey and club soda, the cocktail allows the spirit’s subtle nuances to shine without its signature burn.
A Bar Above
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Drinks to be enjoyed in a coupe: Champagne cocktails Shaken Daiquiri Clover Club Pegu Club Copyright A Bar Above Champagne Flute While Champagne can also be served in a coupe, it does have its own special glass. And check out the thread on our Craft Cocktail Club Facebook group. Found a tall, narrow vase that you really like?
VinePair
AUGUST 27, 2024
“The rise of PR-driven awards like the 50 Best list and the preponderance of cocktail influencers puts pressure on many bartenders to innovate, develop new cocktails, and R&D,” says Garret Richard, the chief cocktail officer of Brooklyn’s Sunken Harbor Club. Information is ubiquitous, but context is not.
Australian Bartender
AUGUST 11, 2024
Estrella Damm was the official beer of Taste Drinks & Eats The Tin Shed The Tin Shed (The Port Douglas & Districts Combined Club) 7 Ashford Avenue, Port Douglas Thetinshed-portdouglas.com.au But if it’s a cocktail you’re after, then Jimmy Rum’s is doing the classics in this tiki-speakeasy in the Portico Building on Macrossan Street.
PubClub
AUGUST 14, 2024
They are: The Mavericks Mai Tai at Mavericks Beach Club , one of the most popular bars in Pacific Beach, is a boozy concoction made with Bacardi Dark & White Rum orange juice, lime, mango, amaretto, orgeat and a floater of Myers. It is $6 from 2-6 p.m.
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. The drinks list is all about fun with a nudge towards classic ‘90s cocktails. Think frozen Pina Colada, Watermelon Martini, Mango Martini, or the Zombie on tap.
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.
PubClub
MARCH 15, 2024
It is about to become a reality as Hagar is opening Sammy’s Island, a tropical-themed pool bar at the Palms complete with a Tequileria, a tiki bar, cabanas and even a stage. Does that just scream party!, It will open on Friday, May 17, just in time for Memorial Day Weeekend in Vegas.
PubClub
JUNE 12, 2024
The giant land of small bars, huge mega clubs, dive bars, lounges and everything in between is a great land of nightlife opportunities. This is the ultimate guide to nightlife with links to articles about bars and clubs in major U.S. Sin City is full of bars and mega clubs. Photo: PubClub.com • Honolulu.
PubClub
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
It’s always 5 O’Clock Somewhere at the Square Grouper Tiki Bar in Jupiter. It’s a double-deck bar and restaurant outside and inside there’s a hot and sweaty club-type enviornment with DJ, dance floor and three-deep bar. Most of these clubs are open only Thursday-Saturday. Lauderdale in South Florida.
PubClub
JUNE 17, 2024
There are eight tequila, six vodka, four bourbon and four tiki cocktails, including the super-potent Fire Marshall Bill, a rum concoction that is modeled after the light-your-fire Fire Chief at the old-school Hawaiian bar Old Tony’s a couple hours up the Southern California coast in Redondo Beach. The staff is spot-on outstanding.
Bartender.com
AUGUST 15, 2024
Location: 1008 Gallatin Ave, Nashville, TN 37206 Year Established: 2018 Type: Tiki Bar Notable Features: Tropical cocktails, vibrant decor, laid-back vibe Social Links: Instagram , Facebook Excerpt: Pearl Diver brings the tropics to Nashville with its fun and fruity cocktail menu. Rankings 1. Pearl Diver Try the Banana!
VinePair
MARCH 26, 2024
The best rums for cocktails, according to bartenders: Havana Club 86 proof Añejo Blanco Hamilton Jamaican Pot Still Black Rum Rhum J.M. Seale 12 Year “My favorite all-around rum for mixing cocktails is Havana Club 86 proof Añejo Blanco. We’ve included our sources’ original language as they shared it.) Planteray Isle of Fiji R.L.
VinePair
MARCH 5, 2024
The higher proof also makes it versatile in many different styles of cocktails, from Old Fashioneds to egg-white sours and even tiki cocktails!” Coleman Sisk, bartender, Yacht Club , Denver “When choosing a whiskey for a beginner, I tend to grab bourbon the most.
PubClub
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
There is only one mega dance club on the island yet the music is everywhere. It doen’t take long to see the same artist pop up later in the day at another club with different band members. Schooner’s is a tiki-style bar with an open patio while the Green Parrot was claims to be “the first and last bar on U.S.
Marketview Liquor Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
To make these drinks easily, ensure your home bar is well-equipped with essentials like cocktail shakers, muddlers, jiggers, drink strainers and mixers such as simple syrup, club soda and fruit juices. Add 2 ounces of rum and ice, then top with club soda. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
Marketview Liquor Blog
JUNE 26, 2023
To make these drinks easily, ensure your home bar is well-equipped with essentials like cocktail shakers, muddlers, jiggers, drink strainers and mixers such as simple syrup, club soda and fruit juices. Add 2 ounces of rum and ice, then top with club soda. Shake well, then strain into a highball or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
VinePair
JANUARY 14, 2025
It has funky, tropical notes from the rum and pineapple juice appealing to your tiki lovers, and the addition of Campari will bring some bitter qualities that your Negroni drinker will find comfort in. Devin Kennedy, co-founder, Press Club , Washington, D.C.
Nightlife City Guide
JULY 25, 2023
Vita notturna Washington DC Mentre la capitale degli Stati Uniti si trasforma in una destinazione vivace, Washington, DC sta emergendo come una destinazione popolare per i vacanzieri della East Coast, con un’esplosione di ristoranti, club, caffetterie e boutique. Oltre alle principali attrazioni tradizionali di Washington, D.C.,
VinePair
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
It was the modern speakeasy that legal but hidden bar that carried the non-tiki torch forward when the cocktail renaissance kicked off in earnest. In Ginza, theyre like clubs where you go and need to know somebody to know about it and get in. They don’t just let anybody in; they’re mini clubs where you know somebody.
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