Monthly Archive for March, 2011

ZTL 206 Japan, Libya And Jesus Make Us Drink

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Could there be more wrong with the world?  Probably not.  Sunshine and Starshine are in the Zen Tiki Lounge this week exploring current events through the lens of a strong tiki libation and stimulating music.  The Chief Lapu Lapu is a tasty passion fruit rum drink that slides down easy and relaxes the mind and tongue just enough to discuss the heavy issues facing our global society.  You could discuss politics and religion anywhere, but nowhere is better than your home or local tiki bar.  Starshine shares some great thoughts on the battle for democracy in Libya and Sunshine is preoccupied with Christians promoting abstainance only as “the best birth control.”  But however you prevent pregnancy, your welcome in this bar.  And lets not forget that Japan is only starting a very long healing process and your thoughts, donations and support are very much needed.  Visit the American Red Cross to donate to the crisis fund.  Listener April donated $115 and we are sending her an autographed book and ZTL T-Shirt to say Mahalo.  Listen to this episode for the details on how you can make a donation and get a great ZTL gift in the process.  And, lets not forget that tiki events across the globe are coming up fast.  First is Tiki Caliente in Palm Springs this May.  Click the link for all the details and find out how you can get your wristband before they sell out.  And they will sell out FAST!  Mahalo for listening and don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes and friend us on facebook.

ZTL 205 Tikis Unite To Assist In Japan Relief

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We really wish our podcast this week wasn’t necessary.  But, Japan has been hit by a devastating earthquake and tsunami.  And we are calling on all our listeners to dig a little deeper and increase those relief donations.  Even with this heavy subject matter we still couldn’t bring you and episode of ZTL without a cocktail and some exotic tunes.  We’re drinking Greybeards Ghost, recipe compliments of Beachbum Berry.  Back to the serious stuff.  Sunshine challenges listeners to make a large donation and we will send a few gifts out to say Thank You for your support of the Japan relief effort.  During our mail segment we hear a first hand account of how the earthquake has impacted a show listener and also given us a great idea to keep our rum safe in a a natural disaster.  And it isn’t like the world had enough problems, but the Republican party is using the nuclear disaster in Japan to further their cause to derail Obama’s green energy efforts.  Really?  Is this the time for that?  NO!  Another drink please.  And keep em coming.  At what point to politicians NOT use the death of thousands of people to move ahead?  Disgusting.  Lets have another drink.  Anywho, we do toss in some humor and lighter times here and there.  Please listen, donate to the relief effort and help our friends in Japan.

ZTL 96 Summer fun with Tiki tunes

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Where in the world is Pumpkin? Probably somewhere in Maine, maybe Boston, but who knows for sure. Pumpkin is on another one of her long getaways but just before she left we recorded a quickie of a show for you. This episode is our first podcast dedicated to great tiki and surf rock music. A little exotic, a little thematic but certainly great for cocktails or a quick get together. Artists include the Bikini Beachcombers, the Aquamarines, The Island Groove Supper Club, Ken Emmerson and the Whoadads just to name a few. We couldn’t help throwing in a little shenanigans here and there just to keep you entertained. Enjoy the tunes and we will be back next week.

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Drink of the Week
Grey Beards Ghost
1.5oz Myer’s Dark Rum
4oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 to 3 dashes Peychauds bitters
.5oz orgeat (almond syrup
No shaker for this one. Put everything in the glass you will serve in (tiki mug recommended since drink color is brownish) and stir with stick. Last, add plenty of crushed ice to fill. Do not shake, you don’t want froth on this drink Garnish with long piece of grapefruit zest coated in cinnamon and sugar.