Tiki Mug – Orchids of Hawaii – Pineapple R-15

Orchids of Hawaii was a restaurant supply company known for producing Tiki mugs and other ceramics, primarily for the restaurant and bar industry. They operated from the Bronx, New York, and sourced their ceramics from Japan and later Taiwan. The company was active for a period between 1962 and 1994, with the Japanese production likely preceding the Taiwanese. Orchids of Hawaii, along with Otagiri Mercantile Company (OMC), were major mass producers of these collectible items.

Pineapple Bramble – Layers of fruit flavors are always welcome in tiki drinks, and this juicy concoction is bursting with them. The key ingredient in a bramble is a blackberry liqueur, known as Creme de Mure, which gives the cocktail a beautiful purple color and a rich berry flavor. The liqueur isn’t a common bar ingredient, but it is delicious and has a much longer shelf life than fresh berries do, allowing you to enjoy this summery cocktail all year round.

Aged Rum – 2 ounces
Blackberry Liqueur – ½ ounce
Lemon Juice – ¾ ounce
Simple Syrup – ½ ounce
Pineapple Chunks – 4 pieces

Place the pineapple pieces in the bottom of a shaker and muddle to release their juice. Add the rum, lemon juice, and simple syrup to the shaker and fill with ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20 to 30 seconds. Strain the contents of the shaker into the Pineapple Mug filled with crushed ice. Drizzle in the blackberry liqueur and serve. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and blackberry.