Sunshine, our host and award-winning amateur mixologist, shares his recipes for the cocktails featured on Zen Tiki Lounge podcast. These drinks are delicious and the recipes are updated over time. They range from simple, to complex are often stronger than they appear.
Try some out and share your thoughts in the comments. We'd love to hear what you think!
This cocktail alone is reason enough to add Honey Liquor and Pimm's No. 1 to your bar shelf. You will find both ingredients are fun to add to many other cocktails you know and love. Try them first in the Honey Badger. Get to your local booze barn and find Barenjager and Pimm's now!
Read MoreAlthough the music of the 80's was worth remembering, the cocktails weren't all that good. When Sex on the Beach and Blue Hawaiians were served at every club and bar, it was a dark dark time. Sunshine tried to make better versions of all three. Not by using fu fu organic juice or anything like that, but by slightly altering each recipe in favor of flavor over sugar and cheap booze.
Read MoreEvery tiki bar and home bar alike needs a good punch recipe. Punch can be served as a cocktail or in the giant fish bowl. We recommend this one made individually and served in a fancy glass with ample garnish and an umbrella. You will need to make some homemade falernum (or use BG Reynolds Trader Tiki) to bring out the true exotic flavor of this otherwise simple to prepare libation.
Read MoreInspired by the Pisco Sour, this somewhat tiki rendition is a little sweeter and has a hint of spice. The ZTL sour has become one of our house cocktails and makes frequent return visits to our bar glasses. Try our version or add your own touch to a classic.
Read MoreLocation, Location, Location. Fresh citrus is available in the winter months just about anywhere in the citrus growing regions of the world. I you are lucky enough to live in one or have access to a market with a good delivery schedule, mix this cocktail to turn any winter day into a sunny exposition
Read MoreAloha Amoré, romantic lounge music and a smile are all you need to get that special tiki someone in the mood for love or love making. Dark rums, fresh juices and a little passion fruit will get that lava flowing.
Read MoreIt is highly encourage you make your way through the list of classic American cocktails. Surely the Manhattan will be at the top of that list. However, if you like rum as much as we do...try this version of the American classic with a Rum twist. You may never go back to the original.
Read MoreLook! You need your own blend of favorite spirits just to call your own. Try starting with a few different rums, mixing them in a bottle and keep on hand for quick cocktails without the complexity of taking down half the bottles off your shelf. A rum blend works well in just about any drink that calls for more than one rum.
Read MoreMargarita lovers and haters are sure to enjoy this variation of the quintessential slushy cocktail. A blend of three rums and fresh juices bring forth an excellent warm weather treat that will keep your friends coming back for more. Serve along with fresh fruit and you have an afternoon tradition.
Read MoreWhen you make this punch correctly it will a a slightly yellow brown color, hence "Dirty Christmas Punch." The cinnamon and peppermint bring out hints of the holiday season without being overbearing. This is also a great drink to put in a crock pot on low and serve warm with whip cream.
Read MoreRefreshing, zesty and perfect for a day at the beach or after a long day at work. Fresh citrus, aged rum and amaretto are perfect together in this anytime drink. Mix this one in large batches, pour and top with ginger beer. You will keep your friends and family cool and tipsy with little work. Mahalo to the team at GroundWork for requesting this cocktail and supporting the ZTL podcast.
Read MoreThe Holidays are wonderful. Your friends and family are fun. But both are better when liquid refreshment is stirred into the mix. What to serve that will keep everyone schnockered and happy? The Idiot Proof Cocktail. Just three ingredients, shake, pour, sip. You can interchange flavors and liquors forever and still never try them all.
Read MoreA custom crafted comissioned cocktail dedicated to Ron Oliver and Crawford T. Manchester.
Read MoreDo you like a little spice with your rum? We do as well. Can a Mai Tai be made with spiced rum? Well, you can debate that till the mermaids come home. We did it anyway. Mahalo to fan of the podcast Stacie for sending us this cocktail recipe.
Read MoreServing an appropriate drink before dinner is a true sign of class. Campari Kraken pairs well with heavy meat dishes like stews, pork, beef and mutton. Campari is known to soothe the digestive system and is also good for taming the most imposing of company.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, every good tiki bar had a coffee rum drink menu. At least 3 or more decent after dinner drinks that helped you "sober" before going home. We may no longer be under the delusion that drinking coffee will help you get ready to operate a motor vehicle, but we certainly subscribe to the train of thought that our stimulants and depressants should be mixed together. Try Iced Lava Java on your next warm morning.
Read MoreAgricole Rhum from the French Pacific, Tahitian Vanilla and fresh juices create this sweet and lively libation you won't be able to set down. Smoky Rhum and Vanilla were meant to be together. Be sure to follow the full recipe and directions carefully so you can craft this one in your home bar.
Read MoreA good spiced rum drink is hard to find. Mostly because many spiced rums are crap. This little number is all about the SPICE. After you drink a Sand Pirate or two you may change your mind about spiced rum forever. We only have two drinks in our little book that use spiced rum. This is the house favorite.
Read MoreIt's hard to get a decent cocktail in a casino while playing slots. So make your own by ordering your booze and mixer at the same time. Most casinos won't let you order two drinks unless one of them has no liquor. Bam! The Sunshine cocktail.
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