Monthly Archive for May, 2010

ZTL 171 A Tiki Bar Editorial

Published on May 30, 2010. 0 Comments
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Our show this week is a solo with Sunshine.  The ladies are all out doing whatever it is that ladies do.  Sunshine hangs out in the lounge to share about his recent visit to Frankie’s Tiki Room in Las Vegas.  If you haven’t been to Frankie’s you need to get your butt over there, just a few blocks off the famous strip.  The drinks are great, the ambiance is dim and subdued.  We also discuss a little about the upcoming solo project (podcast) that Sunshine’s alter ego has been working on.  As if there weren’t enough people telling you how to reduce your impact on our already burdened planet, heres one more.  But, from the point of view of someone who is actually trying to make changes in behavior and lifestyle that will have a net beneficial impact on resources.  A bit of a different show for sure, hope you enjoy.

ZTL 170 How Green is Your Tiki Bar?

Published on May 22, 2010. 0 Comments
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Everyone wants to be GREEN.  But not everyone tries very hard to get there.  Those of us here in the Zen Tiki Lounge would like to think that we have made lifestyle changes that are permanent and not just the “in thing.”  Save water and electricity.  Don’t use things at all when you don’t have to.  Buy organic/green booze? Yep, its out there.  Fresh fruits for your cocktails can be sourced from organic and eco friendly farms.  Local farmers markets are a great way to support your nearby farmer and reduce your impact on the planet.  These are just a few of the ideas and thoughts in this weeks show.  But don’t worry.  We kept with tradition and included plenty of silly behavior and off the wall commentary.   Sunshine also gives his glowing review of Beachbum Berry’s newest book “Remixed.” This jam packed cocktail history book will keep you busy making tiki drinks all Summer and beyond.

ZTL 169 Mom Wants an Oil Spill for Mothers Day

Published on May 8, 2010. 0 Comments
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Mothers Day is upon us!  For many of us we wouldn’t dream of doing mothers day without a drink.  We imbibe a finely tuned grapefruit, ginger and spice concoction that Mom will love as much as you will.  After Mom gets a little loose its time to get into a healthy little argument.  Perhaps you have differing views on the mid term political debate.  Maybe you can’t come to agree who caused the Lousiana oil spill.  Regardless, this episode will give you and Mom something to chat about.  Kalani is in the lounge with Sunshine and as usual the conversation gravitates towards the political and sociological.  Mind you intoxicated debate.  We both agree, we are a hoot.  Check out the new album compilation by Sven Kirsten, it’s about the best compilation out there for a dimly lit tiki bar.

Coral Beauty

1 oz Canton Ginger Liquor

1 oz Cruzan White Rum

2 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice (Yellow)

1/2 oz Ginger Sour Syrup

1/2 oz Coruba Dark Rum float

Mix all but dark rum in shaker with crushed ice.  Pour into a wide clear glass (brandy snifter) filled with crushed ice.  Float dark rum on top.  Garnish with a grapefruit twist and cherry.  Ginger Sour Syrup:   To 1 cup 151 Rum, add 1/2 cup fresh chopped and peeled ginger, zest of two ruby red grapefruits, 40 allspice berries crushed.  Let it sit covered overnight.  In another jar, mix 1 cup sugar, the juice of 2 grapefruits and juice of  3 lemons till the sugar is dissolved.  Carefully strain solids out of rum mixture with coffee filter or cheese cloth.  Strain juice mixture through filter as well to remove pulp.  Combine both mixtures in a larger jar or bottle.  Chill.  Stores for about 90 days.  Great in cocktails, iced tea and club soda.

ZTL 168 Cinco de Mayo means what?

Published on May 1, 2010. 0 Comments
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This week on the show we start off with a drink any idiot could make.  Just toss some ice, fruit and booze in the old blender and wallaaaah!  You have a Boozie!  The great thing about a Boozie is you really can mix just about anything.  Fresh fruit frozen in chunks works great with a few cups of ice and a good pour of your favorite rum.  And, its “healthy.”  With a drink in hand you just need to head over to the handy dandy media device of your choosing and put on some exotic tunes.  Dim the lights and listen to Sunshine and Pumpkin.  Pumpkin made it to the lounge this week even though she is still a bit under the weather.  Sunshine is healthy as a horse and can drink almost as much.  Our conversation this week includes everyday uses for vodka, farmers markets, rediculous holidays, Summer tiki news and some other stuff we can’t recall.  So put us in your iThingy and listen till ya puke.