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.
Drink of the WeekPassion Fruit Martini 1 1/2 oz citrus vodka 1/2 oz Cointreau 1 1/2 oz passion fruit juice 1 oz white cranberry juice shake in an ice shaker and pour over ice, etc.
Next Week's Drink Have the following ingredients ready:Vodka, Rum, orange juice, grapefruit juice, cranberry juice.
Trader Vic's, at the world-famous Beverly Hilton hotel in glamorous Beverly Hills, CA, in trendy 90210. Before we hit the road, we discuss the burning topics of nameless fruit drink, how to get out of jury duty, with assistance from our listeners, and Sunshine introduces his "scam" to raise money for the Lounge and pay for new toys. Finally we hit the road, spend half the day on the Los Angeles freeways, and arrive at Trader Vic's. We enjoy a well-deserved cocktail stiff enough to knock you on your ass, and suck up the atmosphere while dining on some average food. Check out the pictures on our Flickr Photostream so you too can feel like you were there with us at Trader Vic's.Please forgive the audio, we are road-show virgins.
Drink of the Week: Trader Vic's Original Mai-Tai You'll have to go there to experience this one.
Drink of the WeekKona Cocktail 1 1/2 oz vodka 1 oz midori 2 oz pineapple juice shake in an ice shaker and pour over ice, etc.
Next Week's Drink Have the following ingredients ready: Lemon Vodka, 100% Passionfruit Juice (Health Food Store), Fresh Lemon Juice, Fresh Lime.
An Inconvenient Truth. Thats about it. Oh ya! and we continue to challenge our listeners to give us suggestions for our Road-Trip show! Drink of the WeekChinese Cocktail 1 1/2 oz Jamaican Rum 1 tsp triple sec 1 tsp maraschino liqueur 1 tbsp grenadine 1 dash bitters Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass with ice.
Next weeks drink Have the following ingredients ready: Pineapple Juice, Vodka, Midori.
This is part 2 of our 2 part series.Sunshine continues to walk you through the decor, lighting and ambience of a Tiki Lounge or Bar. Don't know what to put on your walls, bar, or what to put your drinks in? Then check out this episode. Sunshine and Pumpkin also delve into the usual bitch-fest. We rant about lookey-loos in traffic, fatty power, and Father's Day plans. Sunshine also speaks about the Channel Islands National Park, a true gem in the National Park system. Plan a trip to these pristine isles soon, and check out the link.
Drink of the week Pantry Raider Sunshine forgot to bring the booze this week. So get behind the bar, grab anything you can find. Pour ingredients into a glass and drink up!
Next week's drink Have the following ingredients ready: Jamaican Dark Rum, Triple Sec, Maraschino Liquer, Grenadine, Bitters.
This week we go over all of the basic booze, liquers and mixers you'll need. Check us out next week for Part Two, where we'll discuss decor barware, plants, lighting, and music. Sunshine and Pumpkin also discuss filtering crappy booze, magically changing into premium spirits. Pumpkin expresses dismay about her boyfriend flying across the Atlantic to ride stupid roller coasters. We also breifly discuss the failure of the Senate to pass the Federal Marriage Amendment. Yay Gays! Lastly, Pumpkin gives Sunshine his very-late birthday present. Check out these sites for help with drink recipes, booze, and tips. Paradise Found OnlineTrader Vic's
Drink of the Week The Blue Whale 1 1/2 oz Vodka 1 1/2 oz Blue Curacao 1/2 oz Lemon Juice 1 tsp Fine Sugar Shake all with ice in a shaker, pour into chilled cocktail glass.
Next Week's Drink Have the following ingredients ready: Vodka, Midori, Pineapple Juice.]]>
The show is a tribute to Summer and all that goes with it. BBQ's and booze, what better pair? We read some listener email from England, give some advice on parenting and use dirty body part names for no reason at all. You know you want to listen.
Drink of the Week Octopus 1.5 oz light rum 151 1.5 oz OJ 1.5 oz Passion fruit nectar Dash of Angostura bitters Soda Hold the soda, pour the rest into a large snifter. Fill with finely crushed ice. Top with soda and stir. Garnish with a whole papaya.
Next weeks drink Have the following ingredeints ready: Vodka, Blue Curacao, Fresh lemon juice, fine sugar.
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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.
