A dimly lit tiki bar that lives in your head. Each and every podcast we bring you a new exotic cocktail followed by plenty of tiki talk, exotica tunes and whatever else your loyal hosts Sunshine, Pumpkin and Starshine care to dispense. Politics, religion and current events are all free game. This podcast is not for the kiddies, so remember to get a sitter before tuning in. Mahalo.
Have we made it? Is 2020 about to end? Will it be replaced with something better? There really is no way to tell. So mix yourself a cocktail and listen to us pontificate the potential future for all of us. Sunshine is drinking a Mai Tai made with Ten To One dark Caribbean rum and Facundo Neo silver rum. Kalani is enjoying a right proper Painkiller made with Pussers Navy rum. Pumpkin….well, iced tea.
Read MoreWARNING!!! All four hosts are in the lounge for this episode of the podcast. Some listeners find it hard to listen through all the cat wrangling that happens when the whole crew is together. We won’t be offended if you skip this one. But for the hardcore fan…enjoy!
This episode is our 14th anniversary podcast. Though we aren’t doing a big celebration its still notable that none of us thought this would go past year one. We have decided only to make a big deal out of the anniversaries that fall on the 5’s, so next year will be a celebration.
Read MoreWe are starting the new year with one of our most popular Zen Tiki Lounge drinks. The Scurvy Killer is tiki AF. Fresh citrus, rum, spice and bitters blend beautifully and please everyone. Discussed on this episode is the recent book by Kelly Hiphipahula Reily and Trader Tom Morgan. The Home Bar Guide to Tropical Cocktails is the NEW must have bar book and coffee table conversation piece. And much more
Read MoreSunshine and Pumpkin discuss the worlds hottest topics. Stupid holidays, racist family members, farmers markets, Summer tiki events and a ton of other crap.
Read MoreSunshine, Starshine and Kalani are all in the Zen Tiki Lounge this episode bringing you a politically charged show. Sunshine tells more stories of his recent trip to Flaaarida and the Hukilau 2009, as well as the Bahia Cabana and the world famous Mai Kai. Feeling like you may have missed out? Well be sure to visit TikiOasis.com and get your tix for the upcoming west coast tiki extravaganza. Lets not forget the politics, sometimes world events are some of the best reasons to drink. Mostly to forget. Worried about North Korea or Iran? Well blend yourself a nice drink and let us do the bitching for you. Sunshine has put a bounty on Kim Jong-il. So if our cranky little world neighbors aren't enough of a reason to visit the lounge we promise to give you many more in this very special podcast.
You have heard us talking about Hukilau for many months now and its time to tell everyone about all the fun they missed. Sunshine journeyed from the dimly lit Zen Tiki Lounge to the bright and sunny coast of Fort Lauderdale for this years Hukilau 2009. Starshine joins Sunshine in the lounge to drink a splendid new cocktail discovered in Key West at the Rum Barrel. While in Flaaarida we met many a great tikiphiles and imbibed many new cocktails as well as the old favorites. Bumping into listeners of the podcast was not only fun by a great chance to put facebook/myspace names to real people. Sunshine also had a chance to see the premiere of Tikimentary, a great short film about the phenomenom that is Tiki. Duda Leite spent a good deal of time putting this film together and we were lucky enough to be there for the Hukilau premiere. This is just part 1 of 2 for the Hukilau recap, be sure to listen to the next episode to hear all about the world famous Mai Kai and much more.
Make the Marooned cocktail
2oz Fresh Orange Juice
2oz Pineapple Juice
1oz Cruzan Vanilla Rum
1oz Cruzan Coconut Rum
1 tablespoon Coco Lopez
3/4oz Cruzan Black Strap
Shake all but Black Strap in a shaker very well with 1.5 cups crushed ice. Pour unstrained into a large tiki mug and top with the Black Strap rum. Garnish with a large orange segment on edge of mug. Sip through straw and enjoy the two layers or stir together if you please.
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?
The Zen Tiki Lounge podcast is hosted by a group of friends from our home tiki bar. The show focuses on Exotica Music, Cocktail Culture, Mid Century Modern, Kitsch and the "Island Lifestyle." Join us for a slightly inebriated trip into our dimly lit paradise.
