The Tiki Bar.

Originally , referred to a carved statue representing Polynesian god. It brings the image of exoticism, fantasy, mysticism, laid back life Polynesian lifestyle, hula girls, Hawaiian Tattoos burning torches…thanks to CBS-TV series Gilligan's Island..

The Tiki bar was more or less American’s escape from the depression. The tales brought back by returning soldiers after serving in Southern Pacific (WWII) and the uprising of the middle class as an economic force in post war era helped tiki to bloom.

Don the Beachcomber (Feb22,1907-June7,1989) & Trader Vic (Dec, 1902-Oct11,1984)

Donn Beach, a former Texan bootlegger during prohibition, served in WWII, famously known to open a bar and restaurant called Don Beachcomber in 1934 in Hollywood California serving Cantonese dishes with mysterious drinks like Zombie, Navy Grog, scorpion bowls and many others..

Victor Jules Bergeron Jr., founder of restaurant called Trader Vic’s is one of the two who claims to have invented The Mai Tai.

Don the Beachcomber Zombie

Lime juice 0.75 ml

Grapefruit cinnamon syrup 15 ml

Pineapple juice 45 ml

Falernum 15 ml

Jamaican rum 30 ml

Gold rum 30 ml

151 Demerara rum 30 ml

Maraschino liqueur 15 ml

Absinth 6 drops

Grenadine 1/8

Bitters dash

Blend for about 5 seconds with few ice to mix and to aerate the pineapple juice. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a big sprig of mint.

Trader Vic's Mai Tai
17-year-old rum imported by J. Wray & Nephew 60ml

Dry orange curacao 15ml

Lime juice 22.75ml

Orgeat 7.5ml

Rock candy syrup 7.5ml

Shake and strain on a rock glass over crushed ice. Garnish With a mint sprig (the drink should be beige in colour)

Bars like Pain killer (from Guiseppe Gonzales and Richard boccato), Julie Reiner’s headed Lani Kai and Smuggler’s Cove in SFO are to be looked up for the revival of Tiki... Jeff “Beachbum” Berry is a noted rum expert, a tiki demi god known for his dedication to tiki drinks.

Read up more on the Tiki Research by Painkiller, HERE.


Source: Tikipop, Humuhumu.com