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Tiki Mug – Kon Tiki Ports – Mara Amu – Steve Crane – HF Japan

Original price was: $399.99.Current price is: $359.99.

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SKU: MUG-KON-01 Categories: ,

Description

Manufacturer: HF Japan
Exclusive: Kon Tiki Ports
Location: Chicago, IL
Design: Steve Crane
Style: Tiki Mug
Theme: Mara Amu
Limited Edition: N/A
Feature: Hand Glazed
Version: Original
Year: 1965
Bum: HF Japan (decal)
Dim: 6 3/8″ x 2 3/8″
Weight: 10 ounces

The Tiki Hunter is a Lifestyle Brand. We feature Intoxicating Art Forms from some of the most talented artists on the tiki scene. Our specialty is providing limited-edition merchandise from the past and present in original vintage condition.

The Story

Kon-Tiki Ports was a Polynesian-themed restaurant that was part of the Kon-Tiki chain of restaurants, operated by Steve Crane Associates. It was located in the Sheraton-Chicago Hotel, now the InterContinental Chicago, and opened on August 6, 1962. The restaurant aimed to transport guests to exotic locales with themed rooms and decor, reflecting Singapore, Papeete, Saigon, and Macau.

The Drink

Tropical Itch – The Kon Tiki ‘s Tropical Itch bears no relation to the original passion fruit and bourbon concoction by Harry Yee of the Hawaiian Village.

Gin – 1 ounce
Puerto Rican White Rum – 1 ounce
Fresh Lime Juice – ½ ounce
Fresh Mango – 1 ½ ounces
Almond Extract – 2 drops
Cinnamon-Infused Sugar Syrup – ¼ ounce

Put everything in a blender. Blend at high speed for 20 to 30 seconds. Pour into the Mara Amu Mug with crushed ice. Garnish with a Kumquat speared to a pineapple chunk.