We made it! This is our last podcast before #400. Listen to this episode for details on our podcast celebration on 9/29/18 in Palm Springs @The Reef bar inside the historic Caliente Tropics hotel. Everyone is welcome to join us between 11am-3pm. Also, neighbor Vicki joins us in the bar and she does not hold back after having a cocktail. :)
just back from Las Vegas, Sunshine shares his experience of ordering mai tais from 6 different sin city casino bars just to see what would happen. Some bars were certainly better than others and those you may think would serve the better drink didn't necessarily do so.
Also on this episode are some quick updates on our upcoming 400th podcast celebration which will be held at The Reef Palm Springs @ The Caliente Tropics hotel. Be there September 29 from 11am to 3pm for signature ZTL cocktails, great food, LIVE podcast recording and you may be chosen to play Whats In Kalani's Bra!
Aloha and Welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. Join Sunshine and Pumpkin on this episode of the podcast. By request we are sipping a blended drink called the Headhunter. Also on this episode: a taste of Mulata de Cuba, new bar set up tips, barware suggestions for the beginner, a short list of easy to find rums that everyone should have, update on our 400th episode celebration coming 9/29/2018 in Palm Springs and lots more.
Here is an UP drink that is bright in citrus flavor with hints of spice and a touch of bitter. Tansuma is simply a play on the words Tangerine and Satsuma, two varietals of citrus that work well in this cocktail interchangeably.
Every great day by the pool requires a beverage to increase your level of relaxation. Pool Drink is a simple concoction that relies on things you likely have in your cabinet, in your fridge or behind your bar. Its not fancy but it hits the spot on those warm days when a reusable plastic cup can be refilled many times over your lazy day.
Look out for the Sand Trap! This perfect for Summer blended cocktail is not your usual piñaesque blender tragedy. If you like a good cocktail but shy away from way to sweet blended concoctions, this is your frosty and boozy treat.
When sailing the seven seas its customary to pick up a few items along the way. Stopping in Barbados you will want to grab a few grapefruit, an accidental cross breed between a sour orange and the pomelo. Along your journey someone grabbed a few coconuts and tossed them below deck for later. Upon arrival on Trinidad you come across the final ingredients needed to mix Bitter Harbor. Lemons and bitters round out this inviting drink that is both bitter and sweet with a sunny disposition.
The second tiki mug in our Zen Tiki Lounge collection is now available. Lil (Dick) Richard holds 21 ounces and measures 6.75 inches tall x 3.5 inches wide. He comes in our signature and stunning mid century modern orange. Our friends at PopTiki of Colorado have made another true tiki collectible. This limited edition mug will
Aloooooooooooooooooooooha and Welcome to our much anticipated 400th podcast celebration recorded LIVE at The Reef Palm Springs @Caliente Tropics Palm Springs. Rory Snyder was gracious enough to allow us to host our very special celebration in his libation sanctuary The Reef. Fans, listeners and bar patrons joined us on a spicy hot Saturday to enjoy our top rated cocktail recipes along with meeting all four hosts of the ZTL podcast and a rousing game of “Whats In Kalani’s Bra?”