Tiki
Tiki, Crime, and Rock ‘n’ Roll at Paris’s Dirty Dick
We spoke to Scott Schuder about the finer points of tiki and what exactly brought him from the high desert of California to the sleazy streets of Paris to sling tropical cocktails.
Three Dots and a Dash Recipe
Because it dates back to World War II, the name of this drink represents the Morse code for "victory," and you'll definitely feel victorious after a couple of these.
This LA Pop-Up Turns Tiki into Dinner Theater
At The Coconut Club, an underground tiki-themed pop-up, diners are treated to an updated twist on tropical fantasy with an infusion of old Hollywood glamour.
How-To: Make a Piña Colada with Barney Toy
Literally translating to "strained pineapple," this cocktail is rumoured to have been conceived by Puerto Rican pirate Roberto Cofresi to boost his crew's morale.
How-To: Make Don's Special Daiquiri with Daniele Dalla Pola
Daniele Dalla Pola—tiki guru and master of the Hawaiian shirt—shows us how to tropical-ize the classic daiquiri by adding passionfruit, honey, and extra rum.
Don's Special Daiquiri
This tropical riff on the classic daiquiri is dedicated to Don the Beachcomber, the godfather of the tiki movement.
Pineapple Royale Recipe
This classic tiki drink includes fresh lime and pineapple juice, Korbel sparkling wine, and Cointreau, all sipped from a fresh pineapple.
Tiki Drinking Culture Has Always Been a Fantasy, But Not an Easy One
The curious fantasy of tiki begins with a young white man not necessarily turning down the American dream, but at least putting it on the back-burner in lieu of something wilder: a dicey dance of cultural appropriation and overproof rum.
MUNCHIES Presents: Inside Casa Bonita
A haunted cave, mariachi bands, and cliff divers are just the beginning when it comes to the weird attractions of Denver's—and maybe the world's—craziest restaurant: Casa Bonita.
The Barrelman Recipe
This is Jeepney's house cocktail, named after a Philippine souvenir called the barrel man. When you lift the barrel, his erection pops up.
Real Tiki Cocktails Should Taste Like an Elvis Movie
In the 1970s and 80s, tiki drinks got a bad reputation for being too sweet. But a true tiki cocktail should be balanced, complex, use good rum, and instantly transport you to a palm tree-lined beach. I should know, because I'm tiki as fuck.