Tiki Mug – Unknown Tiki – Tiki Hunter – Tiki Idol

Based in South Florida, Tiki Hunter, LLC has been collecting and selling Hawaiiana since 1984. In the 1940’s memories of trips to the islands were brought home in souvenir tumblers. When these tumblers were refilled stateside, they recreated visions of cool drinks sipped at sunset on the beach. The Tiki Hunter captures the spirit of these original island treasures in tumblers suitable for intoxicating beverages.

The Expedition – The journeys of Donn Beach inspired this cocktail. From Donn’s roots in New Orleans, we start with bourbon. As his travels took him to the Caribbean, we add the rum and spices. And as he sets up shop in Southern California, we add the fresh citrus and honey. At the Mai-Kai, former Don the Beachcomber’s bartender Mariano Licudine invented one of his most famous drinks, The Black Magic, which uses coffee and citrus. Inspired by the Black Magic, we add Bittermens New Orleans Coffee Liqueur, which brings us full circle to Donn’s original home. 

Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 – 1 ounce
Black Blended Rum – 2 ounces
Bittermens New Orleans Coffee Liqueur – 1/4 ounce
Fresh Lime Juice – 1 ounce
SC Cinnamon Syrup – 1/2 ounce
SC Honey  Syrup – 1/2 ounce
SC Vanilla Syrup – 1/4 ounce
Seltzer – 2 ounces

Add all ingredients to a drink mixer tin with 12 ounces of crushed ice and 4 to 6 “agitator” cubes. Flash blend and open pour with gated finish into the Unknown Tiki Mug. Garnish with an edible orchid.

Origin – Created by Martin Cate
Source – Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum and the Cult of Tiki