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The State of Tiki Drinks (from Where I’m Sitting)

July 19, 2017July 19, 2017 Humuhumu

Kevin Alexander at Thrillist has written an uncommonly good article on the state of the craft cocktail world, “The Craft Cocktail Revolution Is Over. Now What?” … Continue reading The State of Tiki Drinks (from Where I’m Sitting)

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The Missing Ingredient to Improve Your Tiki Drink: Perspective

June 17, 2017June 22, 2017 Humuhumu

It has happened to you before, and it will happen again. You’re in a tiki bar, maybe even a great tiki bar, and your drink… isn’t … Continue reading The Missing Ingredient to Improve Your Tiki Drink: Perspective

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A Voodoo Grog Story

February 5, 2017 Humuhumu

A telling sign of the current state of tiki: last night at Pagan Idol, I was served a Voodoo Grog in an actual vintage Voodoo Grog … Continue reading A Voodoo Grog Story

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How to Juice a Pineapple

December 11, 2016December 12, 2016 Humuhumu

Confession time: I’ve been using canned pineapple juice. It’s just… I don’t make a lot of drinks that call for pineapple juice. I only need it … Continue reading How to Juice a Pineapple

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Ohana Joe, My New Favorite Tiki Drink

October 31, 2016November 8, 2016 Humuhumu

In my post about touring Palm Springs’ tiki bars, I mentioned Jeff Cleveland of Tonga Hut. Jeff recently moved to Palm Springs from Milwaukee, where he was … Continue reading Ohana Joe, My New Favorite Tiki Drink

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How to Make Flaming Drinks

February 9, 2016February 9, 2016 Humuhumu

Playing with fire + imbibing strong drinks: good idea, or great idea? Okay, so it’s risky stuff. Use your head, keep your fire extinguisher handy, and … Continue reading How to Make Flaming Drinks

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An Easy Fix for Your Tiki Drinks: Tweaking Your Shake

November 20, 2015November 19, 2015 Humuhumu

We’ve all learned that fresh-squeezed citrus is non-negotiable, it’s become dead easy to get good rums and syrups, and we’ve got great recipes. So why does that drink … Continue reading An Easy Fix for Your Tiki Drinks: Tweaking Your Shake

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Tiki Bars Get the Spotlight in Liquor.com’s “Drink Here Now 2015”

November 15, 2015 Humuhumu

Liquor.com has a special feature, “Drink Here Now,” profiling 173 bars across the United States that they believe “matter most—right now,” “a celebration of the country’s greatest, … Continue reading Tiki Bars Get the Spotlight in Liquor.com’s “Drink Here Now 2015”

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What Is a Tiki Drink?

November 10, 2015November 10, 2015 Humuhumu

Tiki drinks are on the rise, but what are they, really? Before I tell you about tiki drinks, let’s go over something bigger: tropical drinks. Tropical drinks … Continue reading What Is a Tiki Drink?

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How to Get Custom Glassware for Your Tiki Bar

September 6, 2015September 12, 2015 Humuhumu

Probably the number one question I get at my home tiki bar, Balhi Ha’i: how I got my custom glasses. Today, I tell all! Step 1: … Continue reading How to Get Custom Glassware for Your Tiki Bar

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