Let's Get Tropical!! Everything you need to know - History of TIKI and the Future of TROPICAL Drinks

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This is such an important topic, it was great to be able to dive in. What are your thoughts and favourite tropical drinks?

Resources mentioned:
https://www.pasifikaproject.com

https://www.thetrashcollective.com

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Images used:
Mixologist Jeff "Beachbum" Berry reveals the truth behind the disputed origins of the Mai Tai. And the truth is more than slightly convoluted!
Author: Bart Everson
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A boat with the band in the pool of the Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar.
Author: Cmglee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cm...

Polynesian style tiki mugs used by Los Angeles bartending company LA Speakeasy.
Author: Vincent Navarro
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Fi...


Zombie cocktail original menu of don the beachcomber
Owner: Gianni Zottola
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Great Depression
Author: Chinmaya S Padmanabha
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Luau & Polynesian Food
Owner: 1950sUnlimited
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakta2...

Mai Kai Restaurant Ft. Lauderdale Florida
Owner: 1950sUnlimited
https://www.flickr.com/photos/blakta2...

Don "Red" Barry and wife (center), Sunset Carson (right)
Photo: Alan Light
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Dining room at Don the Beachcomber
Photo: Steven Miller
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Old Saint Paul Minnesota Postcard - Don The Beachcomber Restuarant In The Saint Paul Hilton Hotel, A Plastichrome Post Card, Circa Late 1960s
Owner: France1978 (is marked with CC BY-SA 2.0)


Don the Beachcomber
Owner: Sam Howzit (is marked with CC BY 2.0)
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