Monthly Archive for May, 2009

ZTL 129 Zaya Rum Makes a Splash in the Lounge

After much listener feedback, Pumpkin has been informed that her frequent use of profane body parts is tickling the wrong nerve.  Not that we answer to anyone, but it is good to know what people think.  Just count how many times she says something naughty.  Staying professional after this weeks cocktail isn’t exactly easy, try the Zaya Splash and you will understand.  This drink is made with Zaya Gran Reserva Rum and we highly recommend you get yourself a bottle if you don’t already have it.  Sunshine shares some thoughts on things to do in Fort Lauderdale during this years Hukilau event.  Do your best to choose a hotel within a mile or two of the event, or take the water taxi from place to place.  Lets face it, your gonna be drinking all weekend so don’t try driving.  Lastly, Sunshine discusses the similarities between men and candy bars.  Which one are you?

ZTL 128 Miss California Drinks Bacon Vodka

Aloha Kiddies!  Sunshine and Starshine in the lounge for this podcast.  Our cocktail is a version of the dirty martini, but with the added flavor of BACON.  Did we like it?  Listen to find out.  We also try a newer rum on the market, at least in our neck of the woods.  Zaya Gran Reserva is a tasty sipping rum that you will surely enjoy neat, on the rocks or in your favorite drinky drink.  Now that your all warm and toasty its time for some helpful party throwing tips.  Are you a good host?  Have some of our recommended guest comforts at your next party to make sure anyone who over does it can recover as quickly as possible.  Be sure to check out ZenTikiLounge.com for the latest about the podcast, contact info, t-shirts, take our census and plenty of other great tiki themed STUFF.

ZTL 127 The Impromptu Luau

Have you noticed the weather lately?  We have.  Its time go start getting ready for that Summer BBQ/Luau or any other theme you like.  Sunshine and Pumpkin naturally gravitate towards the tiki side of things but to each their own.  On the podcast this week we toast the traditional tack of the American/Hawaiian Luau.  A mai tai here and a pina colada there.  Maybe a blue hawaiian or two to wash it down.  You can feel good without a nice lei and a few grass skirts.  Pumpkin just reminds everyone that plastic leis and grass skirts are a tragedy.  Go for the real thing and use those skirts year after year.  Buy yourself a few nice silk leis and hang em on any old hook till you need them next.  Other subjects this week include Quiznos and their dirty after hours commercials….which we like, Malibu rum offers free applications for the Iphone, Steve Zahn is a funny guy and not bad to look at either, and the usual poor taste in vocabulary continues as Pumpkin gets buzzed.

ZTL 126 Beam me up Tiki!

It was just a matter of time till Sunshine entangled his love for Star Trek into the Zen Tiki Lounge.  Just back from seeing the new movie, Sunshine has lots to say while Pumpkin is off on her usual tangent.  It’s choose your own cocktail this week, much like the old series of books…choose wisely.  Another hot topic this week is very sweet.  Simple syrup isn’t the only bar sweetner out there, try honey orange syrup, organic orgeat or maybe fresh made lime syrup.  All perfect for a Spring/Summer cocktail.  Make one, make them all.  Your guests will know you mean business with your booze.  We also give you a few more reasons to hate Oprah and Marth Stewart, perfect.