The history of the mai tai.

A Mai Tai is a cocktail made of rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice, usually served with a garnish of a cherry and an orange slice.

Mai Tai Cocktail

The Mai Tai was invented in 1944 by Victor J. Bergeron, also known as "Trader Vic". Trader Vic's Mai Tai is one of the most well known and iconic cocktails in the world. The Mai Tai first gained popularity in the 1950's, when it was featured in several Hollywood movies such as "South Pacific" and "From Here to Eternity". The Mai Tai continued to be a popular cocktail throughout the 1960's and 1970's, and remains a popular choice among bartenders and cocktail lovers today. There are many different recipes for the Mai Tai, but the original recipe calls for rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. The rum is the most important ingredient in the Mai Tai, and should be a good quality, dark rum. The Curaçao liqueur adds a sweet and citrusy flavor to the cocktail, while the orgeat syrup adds a rich, almond-like flavor. The lime juice is used to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients, and to give the Mai Tai a refreshing tartness. Garnishes for the Mai Tai typically include a cherry and an orange slice, but feel free to get creative and use any fruit or herb that you think would complement the flavors of the cocktail. Now that you know all about the history and origin of the Mai Tai, it's time to mix up a batch of your own!

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Tiki Drinks: The "Scorpion Bowl" recipe, a tiki bar classic cocktail.

Tiki cocktail drinks: Learn to make the Scorpion Bowl Recipe with instructions.

A True Classic Tiki Cocktail. One of the most popular bowl drink to share with friends at the tiki bar.

A classic drink with all the tiki style, it's bright, tropical and flaming.

OVERVIEW

The Scorpion Bowl drink is a potent mix of many spirits. The Scorpion Bowl is a great Tiki drink, super fun for a group or a couple. A very large 48 oz cocktail. Straws of course are a must. In the past it was served mainly in Chinese restaurants and tiki bars. It is made up of tropical juices, brandy, rum and tropical flowers. Sometimes Gin is added to up the proof. Sometimes the scorpion bowl is served as a "Volcano Bowl" where the center of the bowl has a mini volcano like structure in which is placed a high proof alcohol and set ablaze, truly a cool site to behold. 

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ORIGINS

Another classic Trader Vic recipe.

The scorpion bowl recipe dates back to 1946.

The drink became very popular again in the 1960's.

"Scorpion Bowl" Cocktail.

Scorpion Bowl Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 oz. dark rum

• 1 oz. gold rum

• 1 oz. 151 Proof rum

• 2 oz. Gin

• 2 oz. Vodka

• 4 oz. Orange juice

• 4 oz. Pineapple juice

• 4 oz. Grenadine

Serves 6-8

Classic Trader Vic Scorpion Bowl Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 oz. Dark rum

• 1 oz. Brandy

• 2 oz. Orgeat or Almond Syrup

• 6 oz. Orange Juice

• 4 oz. Lemon Juice

• 1 oz. Gin (optional)

• Shaved Ice

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Tiki drinks presents the Scorpion Bowl drink recipe. A tropical drink served in a cool tiki bowl. Learn how to make this classic tiki cocktail. This drink is also called a volcano bowl. A great bowl drink to enjoy with friends at the tiki lounge or tiki party. 

Tiki Drink Recipes: The Planters Punch recipe, a tropical cocktail classic.

Tiki Cocktails: Learn how to make a great drink recipe for the famous PLANTERS PUNCH.

A classic tiki drink, perfect for a summer luau or tiki party. We make it a lot during tsummer get togethers at our backyard tiki bar. Here a few version of the Planters Punch cocktail drink that we make at our tiki parties. The Planters punch is a popular concoction at tiki bars and tiki lounges across the world.

OVERVIEW

The Planter punch cocktail is one of those classic vintage cocktail drinks from the golden age of tiki culture. 

ORIGINS:

Again, a bit of mystery surrounds this drink, as with all classic tiki cocktails. It's origins go back about 100 years to 1908 when it appears in NYT magazine article. The Planters Punch my refer to the Planter's Hotel in St. Louis, but that still remains uncertain.

RECIPES

PLANTERS PUNCH RECIPE (1940's)

• 2 oz. Dark Rum (Bacardi, Captian Morgan, Myers Rum)

• 1/2 oz. Lime Juice (fresh)

• 2 oz. Pineapple Juice

• 2 oz. Orange Juice

• 1/4 oz. Grenadine

• Cherry and a Orange Slice as a garnish

• OPTIONAL: Club Soda

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

Mix juices, ice and Rum in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, and strain into an ice filled Tom Collins or highball glass.

PLANTERS PUNCH RECIPE (1930's)

• 1/4 oz. Lemon Juice

• 1/2 oz. Orange Juice

• 1/2 oz. Jamaican Rum

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Tiki Article Summary: Tiki cocktail drink recipes presents who to make the planters punch. Two planters punch recipes are included in this tiki drink article. A classic dark rum cocktail.

Tiki Drinks: The Navy Grog recipe and variations, a classic tiki cocktail drink.

Tiki recipes: How to make the classic Navy Grog, a famous tiki cocktail drink. Here are three different Navy Grog recipes that you can try at home today!

Another classic vintage tiki cocktail drink.  One of the triads of tiki cocktails, along with the Mai Tai and Zombie. Rummer has it that it was Frank Sinatra's favorite drink when visiting a certain tiki bar in California. Like the Zombie Cocktail, this is one stiff drink, and usually had a limit of 2 on the tiki bar menus.

At the core the drink calls for 3 rums, lime juice, grapefruit juice and honey. From there it has a few variations. Some add passion fruit, others guava, some cinnamon and even allspice syrup can be added to make the navy grog.

This drink is served very cold, the shaved ice was pressed into a cone, the straw inserted into the center, which makes a volcano type shape, a very iconic visual drink.

ORIGINS:

This one is gain shrouded in a bit of tiki mystery. Legend has it that the original formula is still a secret. Both Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber have it in their books, but Don the Beachcomber is the true founder of the drink around 1941. But the seeds of the drink date back much, much farther than Don Beach.

The Royal Navy would mix rum, water and fruit aboard there ships around 1756. Having to be stored for a long time, the water would go a bit bad, think stale and slime. They would mix cinnamon, rum, lemon juice with the water to make it more pleasant tasting, and that is the true origin of the navy grog cocktail.

The addition of the rum would also help the water keep longer, and the citrus fruits added vitamin C to help fight off scurvy and other diseases the where common among sea folk at the time.

Also, there is a old Caribbean recipe that used light rum, water, grapefruit juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, cinnamon and honey, and this adds a bit to the historical story.

Navy Grog Recipe Variations:

Don the Beachcomber's Navy Grog Recipe:

1 oz Light Puerto Rican Rum (Bacardi Silver, Castillo White, Ron Castillo White)

1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum (Myers Dark, Coruba Dark, Appleton Estate)

1 oz Demerara Rum

3/4 oz Lime Juice (fresh)

3/4 oz Grapefruit Juice

3/4 oz Honey (warm the honey first)

1 oz Club Soda

Trader Vic's Navy Grog Recipe

3/4 oz Fresh lime juice

1/2 oz Grapefruit juice

3/4 oz Allspice syrup

1 oz Light Puerto Rican Rum (Bacardi Silver, Castillo White, Ron Castillo White)

1 oz Demerara rum

1 oz Gold Jamaican rum (Appleton Special Gold, Appleton Estate VX, Mount Gay Eclipse, Sea Wynde) 

Popular Navy Grog Recipe

• 1 oz Demerara rum (EX; El Dorado Dark)

• 1 oz Dark Rum (EX: Gosling’s Black Seal or Captain Morgan)

• 1 oz Light Rum (Cruzan Estate Light or Bacardi Carta Blanca)

• ¾ oz Fresh lime juice

• ¾ oz fresh grapefruit juice

• 1 oz Honey syrup (2 parts honey with 1 part warm water)

• ¾ ounce club soda

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS:

Shake all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker. Pour into Collins glass or tiki mug filled with ice, top with soda.  Garnish with fresh fruit or flower.

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Summary

Tiki Drink Recipes Presents: The navy grog recipe, a vintage cocktail that is popular at tiki bars and tiki lounges. The Navy Grog is a classic rum recipe that you will enjoy. Learn about some classic mixed drinks and vintage cocktails.