82 Zen Pizza Delivery with Absinthe

Welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. This week Sunshine and Pumpkin share a tantalizing tropical drink in a communal bowl. Sometimes sharing a huge cocktail is more fun than having your own. After a few dips of "Trader Vics Rum Cup" we were ready to chat. To our horror we discovered that local pizza delivery companies are encouraging people to take showers and run errands after ordering pizza, what kind of crazy idea is this? When we order pizza we can't wait long enough for it. Perhaps there are some challenged people out there that need other people in the service delivery business to wait on them hand and foot. Next we discussed the ugly topic of 4 girls finger painting. Don't know what that is? Google it! You will be amazed and disgusted at the same time. Sunshine also throws out another endorsement for Aunt Barbara and her drag queen tupperware parties. Check out Aunt Barbara on Youtupe, or just click on our link this week. Enjoy the show.

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Drink of the Week
Trader Vics Rum Cup
3oz Amber Rum
1oz Dark Rum
3 1/2 oz fresh OJ
2oz fresh lemon juice
1/2oz fresh lime juice
1pz Orgeat syrup
Combine all ingredients in blender with 2 cups crushed ice, blend for a few seconds till smooth. Pour into scorpion bowl or other communal bowl and add one squezed half of the lime, orange and lemon. These add zest and aroma. Add 2 or more long drinking straws and suck with a friend.

81 Hai Karate, not just a cheesy 70's cologne

This weeks show was supposed to a little on the philosophical side, but Pumpkin took us in an entirely different direction. This show is mostly about cow vaginas. Yes, cow vaginas. Certainly the vaginas of cows have nothing to do with tiki, zen or anything of the sort. So, drink lots of Hai Karate and listen anyway.

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Drink of the Week
Hai Karate
2oz Amber Rum
1oz fresh lime juice
1oz pineapple juice
1oz fresh orange juice
1tsp maple syrup, grade A
Dash Angostura Bitters
Shake it all well with ice and pour into tall glass with more fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a pineapple spear and cherry.

80 The Dr. is in

Everyone who listens to the show knows that Sunshine and Pumpkin like to start every show with a nice tropical cocktail. This show is no different. The drink however is a bit different. Sunshine worked really hard tasting and sampling to make sure that our drink of the week would remind all who imbibe of a sunny getaway complete with the sun block. Well, it worked. Both of our hosts are a bit schnockered this episode. Fear not, the show must go on, just a bit shorter and perhaps a bit slower if you know what we mean. Notice how we haven't mentioned any topics? Thats cause there weren't really any at all Enjoy the shenanigans.

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Drink of the Week
Vrum Dr.
1oz Dark Rum
1/2oz Banana Rum
1/2oz Coconut Rum
1/2oz Fresh Lime Juice
2oz Pineapple juice
1/2oz Vodka
1/8oz Blue Curacoa
Everything in a shaker with a cup of ice. Shake nice and pour into tall glass with 1 cup crushed ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and a maraschino cherry or two.

79 Happy Tiki New Year

Before the year comes to an end Sunshine and Pumpkin felt the need to talk politics over a nice cocktail. We're all friends here. Nothing wrong with sharing a bit of booze and some thoughts on the upcoming travesty of a presidential election. Check out the link below to see which candidate you might want to think about voting for. And, its also the end of another year so we give some last minute party tips, including how to make that expensive champagne go a little further. Be sure to have a house drink already made for guests when the arrive to get things STARTED. Pumpkin couldn't end 2007 without one last rant about things that drive her crazy. This time its dogs in stores and rude salespeople. Dont' get in her way, you won't like it. Lastly a big thank you to all of our wonderful listeners. Please be sure to have a safe new year, don't drink and drive and check us out in 2008. Theres lots more shenanigans coming so don't miss out.

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Drink of the Week
The Greater Antilles
1oz Silver Rum
1oz fresh lime juice
1/2oz simple syrup
1oz Pineapple juice
1/2oz Sour apple schnapps
1/2oz apple or pear vodka
4 mint leaves
In a shaker add the lime juice and mint leaves. Lightly bruise or muddle the leaves. Now toss all other ingredients in. Shake with a handful of ice and pour in a rocks glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with a few mint leaves and a lime wedge. Thank you Peter for this drink suggestion.

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78 It's a very Tiki Christmas

Sunshine and Pumpkin bring you Holiday greetings from the Zen Tiki Lounge. Not just greetings but a damn good cocktail sure to lighten any gathering. Our drink comes direct from Trader Vic himself and takes a bit of thought, so read the recipe very carefully or your gonna end up with cold, blended mess. We wanted to give you all some last minute tiki give ideas, though the late posting of this episode may not help. But if you can spring for 2 day shipping you just might have a great gift for that very special tikiphile. Be sure to visit Konakai.com for the best in tiki shopping and amusement. Pumpkin is still feeling a little anxious so we give her a little check up. Sunshine shares the magic of his fathers model train induction into the Richard Nixon Library in lovely Yorba Linda, California. .

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Drink of the Week
Molokai Mike
Bottom Layer
1oz Silver
1oz OJ
1oz Lemon juice
1/2oz Brandy
1/2oz orgeat syrup
1/2 cup crushed ice
Top Layer
1oz Gold Rum
1oz grenadine
1 cup crushed ice
Toss all the ingredients for the bottom layer in the blender and pulse 3-4 times, it should still be lumpy, do not make smooth. Pour into fancy cocktail glass, one with a round bottom and a large mouth. Then toss all the ingredients for the top layer in the blender and let it go for a good 20 seconds. Pour gently over bottom layer. You should have a good yellow layer with a red layer on top. Its like a sweet and sour. Delicous!.

77 Pumpkin gets her relaxation on

Pumpkin is having panic attacks and needs some serious relaxation. Luckily Sunshine has been seeing a stress therapist and can teach some newly learned techniques for reducing stress. Lets not forget we start the show with a great new cocktail right out of Sunshines head. A delicious concoction of pink grapefruit juice and various forms of Booze. Its a must try. The show wouldn't be complete without Pumpkin bitching about her lack of holiday spirit during our warm spell here in Southern California in December.

Click HERE to visit Ministry of Rum.com. This is a great resource for all that you didn't know about Rum and forgot to ask. Check it out.

Drink of the Week
Akala Kula (Pink Gold)
1oz Gold Rum
1oz Pink grapefruit schnapps
1oz Vodka
3/4oz pomegranate grenadine
1oz Fresh pink grapefruit juice
Toss it all in a shaker with 1 cup crushed ice. Shake well and garnish with a lemon twist, be sure to twist the lemon peel and rub on rim of glass. Float twist on top of ice.

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76 Our Biggest Sale of the year!

OK, so we aren't really having a sale, but we got your attention. It's the day after Thanksgiving and time for all your holiday shopping. Shopping can really wear you down so we have put together a great idea for entertaining all your holiday weary friends and family. You can put booze in just about anything but we give you the top 10 holiday must haves for those warm and toasty cocktails. And lets not forget that Pumpkin gets a little sauced and talks dirty as usual. Sunshine remains his pleasant and wonderful self.

Click HERE to visit Ministry of Rum.com. This is a great resource for all that you didn't know about Rum and forgot to ask. Check it out.

Drink of the Week
Make your own HOT drink
Dark Rum
Whiskey
Schnapps: peppermint, buterscotch and cinnamon
Kahlua
Irish Cream
Chocolate liquer
Strong Coffee
Hot Cocoa
Apple Cider
Put it all out for your guests. Let them choose coffee, cocoa or cider and add the booze or boozes of choice. Marshmallows, cinnamon sticks and mint leaves are just a few ideas for garnish.