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  • Spooky time.

    Spooky time.

    Some spooky themed Tiki drinks to enjoy while watching horror flicks.

    Mix #84 Mariner’s Ghost

    3/4oz dark rum
    3/4oz light rum
    1oz mango juice
    1oz grapefruit juice
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz allspice dram
    dash of simple syrup

    Shake with ice and pour into mug.

    This has a touch of mango,with a strong grapefruit/spicy finish. If you like citrus and spice you’ll like this.

    Mix #85 The Black Sleep

    1oz blackstrap rum
    3/4oz gold rum
    3/4oz Demerara 151 rum
    1/2oz cinnamon syrup
    1/2oz falernum
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz grapefruit
    2 dashes Angostura bitters
    6 drops absinthe

    Shake everything with ice and pour into Tiki mug.

    This drink was created by Trader Brandon for his mug of the same name. It’s quite an interesting concoction. It starts with cinnamon on the nose,the body is SUPER funky,and it has an absinthe finish. It’s also quite strong. If you like Zombies,give this one a try.

    Mix #86 Rummy Mummy

    1oz Plantation OFTD rum
    1oz Appleton Estate 8 or 12yr rum
    2oz orange juice
    2oz pineapple juice
    3/4oz lime juice
    3/4oz cinnamon syrup
    1/2oz orgeat

    Shake with ice and pour into spooky mug.

    Created by Biggs Tiki for his mug of the same name,this is a sweet-ish,citrus-y drink with a cinnamon finish. The OFTD also gives it a decent kick. Just the thing for a slasher flick.

    Mix #87 Shrunken Skull

    1oz Demerara rum
    1oz gold rum
    1oz lime juice
    1/2oz cinnamon syrup
    1/2oz grenadine

    Shake everything except Demerara with ice and pour into glass. Serve Demerara on the side.

    So I just mix it all together since that’s how I roll,but if you’re into drinks with a shot on the side then do it the proper way. A nice drink,the grenadine helps blunt the cinnamon a bit so it’s not so spicy. Of course,you can use 151 Demerara if you want some higher octane.

    One of these with a good classic black and white horror flick will make for an entertaining evening. Enjoy.

  • A shot in the dark….

    A shot in the dark….

    Mix #83 The Archer Twins

    1oz Plantation OFTD rum
    1oz Plantattion3 Star rum
    1oz lime juice
    1/2oz falernum
    1/2oz pineapple gum syrup*
    soda water

    Combine everything except OFTD and soda into shaker with ice. Pour into mug,add soda to taste,float OFTD.

    *This is something of a rare ingredient in Tiki drinks,and hard to find. I used BGR pineapple molasses syrup instead.

    This one really didn’t stand out as anything special. It basically tastes like pineapple and falernum. It might’ve been a bit different if I’d had the proper syrup,but I can’t see myself digging that up just to try this again. Meh,even Johnny struck out occasionally with his monologues.

  • Just hangin’ out….

    Just hangin’ out….

    Going back to recipe #2 from tSfT’s 13 Nights of Tiki Frights since I finally picked up some cassis.

    Mix #82 Tree of the Dead

    2oz Plantation 3 Star rum
    1oz lime juice
    1/2oz simple syrup
    1/2oz Mathilde cassis liqueur

    Shake everything except cassis with ice and pour into glass. Pour cassis on top.

    An interesting drink. The taste goes back and forth between sweet and tart depending on how much cassis you get.

    Keep checking in for more spooky Tiki fun.

  • Don’t lose your head.

    Don’t lose your head.

    The latest recipe from tSfT’s 13 Nights of Tiki Frights:

    Mix #81 Headless Horseman

    1oz Plantation Barbados 5 Year rum
    1 oz Plantation OFTD rum
    1/2oz cinnamon syrup
    1/4oz Allspice dram
    3/4oz Lime Juice

    Shake with ice and pour into Mai Tai glass.

    Between the cinnamon/allspice burn and the OFTD,this has plenty of kick. If you’re looking for spicy and strong,here’s the drink for you.

    Until next time….

  • Ride the Nightmare

    Ride the Nightmare

    Finally picked up some cassis,so here’s the latest in tSfT’s 13 Nights of Halloween Frights.

    Mix #80 The Black Steed

    1oz Plantation OFTD rum
    1oz Plantation Original Dark rum
    1oz lime juice
    1/2oz cassis
    1/2oz Demerara syrup

    Shake with ice and pour into Tiki mug.

    This has a very nice sweet/tart flavor,and the OFTD gives it real kick. Will have to put this in my roster of regular mixings.

    So,until next time,wish me luck that I win the mug.

  • I still know how you Tiki’d last October.

    I still know how you Tiki’d last October.

    Here’s a sequel you’ll like: Last year’s 13 Nights of Tiki Frights part II.

    Mix #76 Headhunter’s Trophy

    2oz Plantation Isle of Fiji rum
    1oz lemon juice
    3/4oz grenadine
    1/4oz passionfruit syrup
    1 dash absinthe
    1 dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with ice and pour into glass.

    This was a nice light,fruity drink. Despite being made for Halloween,it would do well as a summer drink.

    Mix #77 Necromancer’s Potion

    1.5oz Plantation Original Dark rum
    1oz Plantation OFTD rum
    1oz pineapple juice
    3/4oz lime juice
    1/2oz passionfruit syrup
    1/4oz ginger syrup
    1 dash absinthe
    1 dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with plenty of ice and pour into tall glass.

    A ‘light’ loaded Zombie. Very ginger forward with a touch of sweet and some absinthe. For when the standard Zombie is a bit too much.

    Mix # 78 Shambling Skeleton

    2.5oz Plantation Xaymaca rum
    1.5oz Don’s mix
    1oz orgeat
    1/2oz Pierre Ferrand dry curacao
    1/2oz lime juice

    Shake with ice and pour into mug.

    This is basically a sweet Mai Tai with a cinnamon finish. A neat twist on the classic.

    Mix #79 Vampire’s Fang

    1.5oz Plantation OFTD rum
    3/4oz grapefruit juice
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz grenadine
    1/4oz allspice dram
    1 dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with plenty of ice and pour into glass.

    Citrus-y with a touch of spice. Lives up to its namesake thanks to the overproof rum,it will bite you.

    Of course there will be plenty more sequels as this year’s Halloween season is just getting started. Stand by for more spooky drinking fun.

  • A sign of Tiki to come….

    A sign of Tiki to come….

    So the third of tSfT’s thirteen recipes has dropped,and once again I missed winning the mug. Also missing is the second recipe,which I’m skipping because I don’t have any cassis.

    Mix #75 Sigil of Protection

    2oz Plantation 3 Star rum
    3/4oz lime juice
    1/2oz Mathilde Peche liqueur*
    1/2oz honey syrup
    6 fresh mint leaves

    Muddle mint leaves in shaker,then add the other ingredients plus ice and shake. Strain into glass.

    *So,I don’t have the foo-foo peach liqueur tSfT used,so I used my Peach99. Which is way stronger than Mathilde,which up-gunned the drink. I did use the proper rum,and I actually bought some mint leaves and muddled for the first time.

    Very nice. Basically a peach Daiquiri with a mint finish. No doubt it would’ve been better with the proper Mathilde Peche,but I’m pretty satisfied with it. Of course now I have mint lying around,so maybe this weekend I make a Mojito.

    Stay tuned for more Halloween Tiki drinks.

  • Here we go again!

    Here we go again!

    So it’s that time of year again folks. The weather is turning cooler,the leaves are changing color,and the Search for Tiki is doing another round of their 13 Nights of Tiki Frights. Be sure to check out their site to enter to win mugs,watch cool podcasts,and try new Halloween-themed Tiki drinks. Here’s the first one.

    Mix #74 Hessian Mercenary

    1.5oz Plantation Xaymaca rum
    1oz Pierre Ferrand Cognac 1840 Original Formula*
    1oz lime juice
    1/2oz Pierre Ferrand dry orange curacao
    1/2oz orgeat

    Shake with ice and pour into Mai Tai glass.

    *I used Raynal VSOP.

    This pretty much tastes like a standard Mai Tai with a brandy finish. If you’re a cognac/brandy fan,give it a try.

    I’ll be posting most of the rest of tSfT’s recipes as they post them. Happy Tiki Halloween!

  • In Memoriam

    In Memoriam

    Let’s take a moment to remember pineapple molasses syrup. Devil’s Reef Tiki bar in Tacoma, Washington uses it to make their signature cocktail,created by co-owner Jason Alexander. BGR dropped it from their line because it wasn’t very popular,but I picked up a bottle before they were all gone and went through their roster of mixes. Enjoy these is you can find a bottle,or head up to Washington state and get a cocktail from the original bar.

    Mix #70 Devil’s Reef

    1oz Jamaican pot still rum
    1oz Demerara rum
    1oz Don’s mix
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz pineapple molasses syrup
    dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with plenty of ice.

    An interesting blend of flavors,it starts with molasses and a hint of pineapple,then has a cinnamon finish. Very nice. BGR’s recipe uses their own syrup instead of Don’s mix,but I just make Don’s mix so I won’t have to buy another bottle of syrup.

    Mix #71 Double Pineapple Rum Punch

    1oz pineapple rum*
    1oz overproof rum*
    1oz lime juice
    1oz pineapple molasses syrup
    12 dashes Angostura bitters

    Shake with ice. Pour into glass with more ice and put bitters on top until it looks like a bitters sno-cone.

    *I used Plantation Stiggins and OFTD.

    If you drink it with a straw it has a light pineapple and molasses taste reminiscent of a daiquiri. After a bit the bitters will mix in and it gets spicy and citrus-y. Quite good.

    Mix #72 Plantation Pastime

    1oz Plantation Original Dark
    1/2oz Plantation Stiggins pineapple rum
    2oz pineapple juice
    1oz pineapple molasses syrup
    1/4oz lime juice
    1oz club soda

    Shake everything except soda with ice and pour into glass. Top with soda.

    A sweet and pineapple-y drink. Nice and light but not too strong. A good party drink.

    Mix #73 Pink ‘n Pine

    1.5oz blackstrap rum
    3/4oz pineapple molasses syrup
    1/4oz lime juice

    Build into a glass with ice and stir.

    Tastes like a very funky grog. Not quite my thing,but try it and see if you like it.

    Well,the syrup might be gone,but the memories(of the hangovers) remain. Maybe BGR will bring it back some day. I’m going to scour the web for other pineapple syrups,and when I find something good I’ll post it. Aloha all!

  • Boo!

    Boo!

    It’s that time of year again folks,when the days get shorter,the weather turns cooler,and we start watching our favorite spooky movies again. Halloween season.

    Last year,the Search For Tiki did a 13 Nights of Tiki Frights where for thirteen days in a row they did a podcast with a prominent figure in the Tiki world,gave away a mug,and posted a new drink recipe featuring Plantation rum. Not only did I try most of them,but I even went out and bought the fancy rums to make them. And I can tell you folks,Plantation makes a good rum. Here’s the first batch for you to enjoy.

    Mix #28 Gunslinger’s Grave

    2oz Citadelle gin
    1oz orange juice
    3/4oz lemon juice
    1/2oz grenadine
    1/4oz passionfruit syrup
    1/4oz allspice dram
    2 dashes Angostura bitters
    2oz soda water

    Shake everything except soda. Pour soda into glass and add mix and more ice.

    Reminiscent of a Saturn,this sweet gin drink has made it into my regular rotation. I can also highly recommend Citadelle,which has become my gin of choice.

    Mix #64 Ferry to the Underworld

    1oz Plantation Original Dark rum
    1oz Plantation OFTD rum
    3/4oz pineapple juice
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz falernum
    1/4oz cinnamon syrup
    1/4oz allspice dram
    1 dash absinthe
    1 dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with plenty of ice and pour into double rocks glass.

    This is reminiscent of the Zombie in taste,and has almost as much kick. A Zombie light if you would.

    Mix #65 Fizzy Rum & Gin

    1oz Plantation Isle of Fiji rum
    1oz Citadelle gin
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/4oz simple syrup
    2 dashes Angostura bitters
    4oz ginger beer

    Shake everything except ginger beer with ice. Pour ginger beer into tall glass,strain mix into glass,then top with some pellet ice.

    This has some real ginger burn and is basically a hopped up Dark & Stormy. If you like D&S’s,or are just partial to ginger beer,you’ll love this.

    Mix #66 Ghostly Shadows

    2oz Plantation Isle of Fiji rum
    1.25oz lemon juice
    1/2oz cinnamon syrup
    1/4oz honey syrup
    1/4oz passionfruit syrup

    Shake with ice and pour into glass.

    An interesting drink that bounces back and forth between honey sweet and cinnamon spice.

    Mix #67 Pineapple Maze

    2oz Plantation Stiggins Fancy Pineapple rum
    3/4oz simple syrup
    1/2oz lime juice
    1/2oz grapefruit juice
    1 dash Angostura bitters

    Shake with ice.

    With that much simple I figured this would be too sweet,but it actually has a good balance. There’s a pineapple start with a grapefruit finish. The Stiggins is excellent pineapple rum;read the label for the interesting story behind it.

    Mix #68 Roaming Skull

    1oz Plantation Original Dark rum
    1oz Plantation 3 Stars Artisanal rum
    1oz apricot liqueur*
    1oz lemon juice
    1.5oz coconut cream

    Blend with ice.

    *I used apricot brandy

    I expected it to have a heavy coconut flavor,but it was actually quite tart with lemon forward. Not my thing,but if you like sour give it a try.

    Mix #69 Tombstone Grog

    1oz Plantation XO 20th Anniversary rum
    1oz Plantation Isle of Fiji rum
    1oz grapefruit juice
    3/4oz lime juice
    1/2oz cinnamon syrup
    1/4oz falernum
    1/4oz allspice dram

    Shake with ice and pour into glass.

    This is very spicy with a cinnamon burn. Not my thing,but if you like a drink with some burn,you’ll enjoy this.

    So enjoy these spooky concoctions,and be sure to check out the Search For Tiki to see what they do for Halloween this year. Unpleasant dreams.