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You're gonna need a bigger mug…

Happy birthday to Bruce the Shark,who turns 50 today! It was on this date in 1975 that Jaws premiered in theaters and would go on to become an instant classic and the first film to make $100M. And in his honor,your Uncle Giltron has created a rum barrel riff that I think you'll love. Enjoy!

Mix #306 Bruce's Rum Barrel

1oz Plantation OFTD 1oz Smith & Cross 1oz Plantation 3 star 1oz grapefruit juice 1oz pineapple juice 1oz orange juice 3/4oz lime juice 1/2oz agave syrup 1/2oz cinnamon syrup

Shake with ice and pour into mug.

This is citrus-y with a touch of sweet and a bit of cinnamon burn on the end. And that over proof and Navy rum combo will hit you like a Great White hitting a seal. A couple of these and you will need someone to show you the way to go home.

So hau'oli lā hānau bruddah,five decades on and we're still cheering for you. Here's to another fifty of scaring the crap outta folks. Hipa Hipa i ke ola!

[tikizugs]

[stevekapu]

Did you know I made tiki stuff?

Take a look: https://kapuloungecreations.etsy.com

[thesiouxzy]

#TBT ThrowBack Tiki! I found this vintage dress in a thrift shop. It still has its “Made in Hawaii” tag! The shoes are from the Bettie Page collection 🌺 Other photos are miscellaneous Tiki Times 🧉

[nmsc-market-pulse]

Tiki Torch Market: Illuminating Outdoor Spaces

Tiki torches are a popular choice for creating a tropical ambiance and lighting up outdoor spaces. They come in various styles and sizes, from tabletop torches to lanterns with a touch of traditional Moroccan design. Tiki torches can be filled with citronella oil to repel mosquitos, making them a practical choice for outdoor gatherings.

The increasing demand for tiki torches to enhance outdoor entertaining areas, swimming pools, and landscapes is driving this expansion. Tiki torches inspired by nature, such as those featuring fruit and flower themes, are currently popular in the market.

[grooveland]

Friday! @djdrewgroove selects Jazz/Lounge/Surf/Exotica Records at @coralclubvancouverwa! 7-11PM.

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#vancouver #coralclub #tiki #pdxtiki #vinyl #records #DJ #pdxdjs #jazz #exotica #exotic #surf #lounge #aloha #tikilife #tikiparty #tikikon #tikioasis #tropical #cocktails #tikibar #djdrewgroove

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[furcafe]

Sheltered from the sun on a beautiful afternoon to get a delicious 🍌 🐬 daiquiri from @pigsarepigs at @lostislandvibes w/ @mosley.brian (who had a piña colada & “Missionary’s Downfall”)! #tikilife🗿 #athirstydc #acreativedc #exposedDC

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[mixergiltron]

Spring has sprung.

It's Spring time in DC,which means we get to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms. The weather wasn't so great this year,but they were still pretty.

(actual cherry blossom pic taken by Uncle Giltron)

And of course,there are Tiki drinks for this occasion.

Mix #160 Cherry Blossom

1.5oz white rum 1oz pineapple juice 1oz cream of coconut 3/4oz lime juice 1/2oz blue curacao 1/2oz cinnamon syrup

Shake well with plenty of ice and pour into hurricane glass.

Created by Justin Wojslaw,from the book Minimalist Tiki. Despite the name,there is no cherry in the drink,and it's actually turquoise colored instead of red. So it's pretty much the perfect drink for the way things work in DC. It's sweet and creamy with a cinnamon profile. Pretty good,if a bit touristy.

Mix #161 Cherry Pie Tai

1.5oz Demerara rum 1/2oz rhum agricole 3/4oz Cherry Heering 3/4oz lemon juice 1/2oz orgeat

Shake with ice and pour into Mai Tai glass.

I love Mai Tais,so a cherry version was perfect to go with the blossoms. Created by Nathan Robinson,it pretty much tastes like a tart cherry Mai Tai. Quite nice.

Mix #162 Paradise Cooler

2oz white rum 1/2oz Cherry Heering 1oz velvet falernum 2oz orange juice 1oz lime juice

Shake with ice and pour into double old fashioned glass. Garnish with cherry speared with an apple slice.

This was the house drink of the Denver Hilton in the 1960's. It's tart and citrus-y with some spice and a bit of cherry finish. Very nice. A good Tiki drink for cherry fans.

Mix #163 Hemingway Daiquiri

2oz white rum 3/4oz lime juice 1/2oz grapefruit juice 1/2oz maraschino liqueur*

Shake with ice until chilled,then strain into coupe glass.

*I used Cherry Heering.

So,the story goes that Ernest Hemingway went into the El Floridita bar in Havana to use the restroom. On the way out the bartender was setting up a line of daiquiris and Hemingway decided to try one. He commented that it wasn't bad,but he preferred twice the rum and no sugar. So the bartender made one his way and named the drink after him. And over time it has morphed into the recipe above. No idea if any of this is true,but it's a good story. Since Ernest was a man's man,I decided to use Smith & Cross navy rum instead of white rum. The result was a VERY tart drink(I did use Heering which is tarter than maraschino liqueur). I didn't want Ernest's ghost to haunt me and call me a wuss,so I finished it,but if I were ever to make another I'd definitely dump in some simple syrup. If tart's your thing,then you might like this.

Mix #164 Ankle Breaker

1oz 151 rum* 1oz Cherry Heering 1oz lemon juice 1/2 oz simple syrup

Shake with ice and pour into double rocks glass.

*I used Wray & Nephew Overproof.

I came across this recipe in a Facebook group. According to Beachbum Berry's book Remixed,this was created in the Swamp Fox Room bar in the Francis Marion Hotel in Charleston, South Carolina sometime in the 1950's. It was inspired by a story about hero of the Revolutionary War,General Francis Marion(AKA,the Swamp Fox),who supposedly broke his ankle jumping from a second-story window of the hotel while trying “to escape sober from a party at which this drink was flowing too freely.” Again,no idea if this is true but a good story is a good story. While 151 rum is intended for this,the poster used Wray & Nephew Overproof(which is "only" 126 proof) and since I have W&N and have been meaning to use it more,I used it too. And since I like funk I also doubled down and used Demerara syrup instead of regular simple. Very nice. This drink is very daiquiri-like. The rum really came forward with just a bit of cherry finish. Of course with overproof rum it had some kick. I'm going to make this again with some other rums just to play around with it.

So until next time,have a cocktail and enjoy the pretty flowers.

[tikizugs]

[stevekapu]

I've been busy in the workshop lately. A. few more and I'll put them up on Etsy or something

[pleasuretiki]

Wants to hang out at your tiki bar... #tiki #tikimodern #tikiculture #tikilife #polynesianpop #hawaiiana #retro #vintage #tikicarving #tikibar https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQYWdlu1yy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[dreambayresort]

A picture perfect day on the sunset side of the Bay for your wedding or event at our Private Resort

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[darlingdawnvintage]

First official day of Summer Vibes ☀️

[mixergiltron]

Heering today,gone tomorrow.

Spring is Nature's Way of Saying, '' Let's Party''. --Robin Williams

It's Cherry Blossom time again in DC,and they'll be in peak bloom any time now. Make sure you get out and see them before the pink all turns to green. And as the cherry blossoms are a classic,here are three classic Tiki drinks for the occasion. Enjoy!

Mix #284 Cherry Blossom Cocktail

1oz cherry brandy* 1/2oz apricot brandy dash orange curacao** dash grenadine** dash lemon juice**

Shake with ice,strain into chilled cocktail glass. No decoration.

*I used Heering. **I used 5ml.

From the 1937 cocktail book,Liquid Gems,this was considered and strong drink back in the day because liquors back then could be 100 proof or more. Nowadays it's pretty tame. It tastes like tart cherry and the bright red color looks pretty in a Mai Tai glass. A nice low octane cocktail.

Mix #285 Sloe Gin Singapore Sling

1.5oz sloe gin 3/4oz dry gin 3/4oz cherry brandy* 3/4oz apricot brandy 1/2oz lime juice 1/4oz simple syrup seltzer to top

Swizzle in highball glass with cracked ice,top with seltzer.

*I used Heering.

Also from a 1937 cocktail book,Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix'Em,this also had a tart cherry taste,but you could taste gin as well and it had decent kick with some fizz. Think of it as an enhanced version of the previous cocktail.

Mix #286 Cherry Blossom Punch

2oz Cuban style white rum 1oz lime juice 1oz fassionola red 1/2oz grenadine 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Blend with ice and pour into Hurricane glass.

What better way to round this out than with a Donn the Beachcomber classic. Sweet and fruity,but not too sweet,this was quite good. And if you want to give it some real kick,sub in some Wray & Nephew overproof. The petals won't be the only things falling.

So get on down to the Tidal Basin this weekend,and soak up the pink and white vibes. And if you can't make it,here's some pics to tide you over until next year. Aloha!

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