Great point. The benefit of Chick-fil-A ice is that the bag is half the size of the Sonic bag so it fits easier in a full freezer. The only drawback is that they are larger ice pieces than Sonic.
I learned a lot about rum from Martin’s SC book and I learned a lot about tiki and it’s history from Jeff’s 10th Anniversary version of Sippin’ Safari. I would say those two books would be the best foundation for someone just getting into tropical cocktails.
When I first started making tiki cocktails I was told to pick on drink and get the ingredients for that then pick another and so on. Trying to buy lots of different rums to make anything is a quick way to go broke. 🤣
That's what I did too! I went through the SC book and was like "okay what ingredients can I buy that will open up the most drinks" and bought those first, then started buying things that were only used in a couple drinks a bottle or two at a time. It was a good way to slowly build up my collection of more specialty ingredients without going broke.
barry has his tiki drink app. which helps! you can either set your "bar stock" with what you have then it will find drinks you can make, or plug in a few ingredients and it will go from there.
On the note of ice, I would recommend that a canvas Lewis bag and a wooden mallet make for an affordable and relatively easy method of turning ice cubes into crushed ice.
Totes agreed about the fruit and mint comments. I moved to socal about seven years ago and bought/planted citrus trees before even buying furniture. Makes cocktailing so fun when you can get your produce right outside your back door. And agreed about the mint. Such a great garnish! But it’s as invasive as an old Billy goat. So keep it in a pot for sure.
Love the show! Very informative. I've been a Tiki enthusiast for around 5-6 years following my initial interest in Scotch and beer. My gateway to Tiki was Martin Cate's "Smuggler's Cove" but was first exposed to Tiki Culture as a kid in Hawaii in 1967 when visiting my aunt and uncle who bought me my first Mai Tai at the Royal Hawaiian. I had the opportunity to visit places such as the original International Marketplace, which was created by Donn Beach where he also had a treehouse as his HQ. All of this made an impression and years later, my interest in Tiki was reawakened when I read Martin Cate's book.
Proud of how far you’ve come man! I met you a few weeks ago at the Anaheim Packing House with my girlfriend, and it was super cool meeting you in person. You are such a rad dude on the show and even cooler in person! I still owe you that drink some day at Strong Water! Cheers! 🍻
That ice machine would be awesome, but I got a Lewis bag to smash mine up. Works for me. I have a Myer lemon tree thats growing in a container as I live in a cold winter climate and need to carry it indoors. The best lemons just not too many.
I’m using the OXO jiggers for measuring. They have big “steps” for the measurements so it’s easy to see in your dark bar vs. the sexy Japanese jigger. OXO must have changed the design of the measuring cup, the markings on mine are just etched and not black. My bar is pretty dark and I can’t see them. It is good to juice limes into however and then measure with a jigger.
Thanks for the wonderful content. Can't wait to see "huzzah" pinapalmer "huzzah" and sugar pepper Jones "woohoo" back on again. Would also love to see and hear Candice cane sing with the hulagirls. 🎸
Spike, I loved the video! I’m new to even the idea of tiki and your channel has been a great find for me. Used info from you to plan my first tiki gathering - a Mai Tai party!
If getting a new top down mixer, I suggest getting the Hamilton Beach Drinkmaster model 65120. It has an all metal spindle and blades. I bought a 727 and the ice broke the plastic blade spindle. The 65120 is pricey, I bought mine from Amazon for $100, but I haven't had any trouble since. Great show Spike, love the Breezeway.
Fabulous show and information packed!! Thank you so much. So useful and helpful!! On a funny note I have had to have bamboo removed and yup, mint takes off!! Lol!! Cheers!! :-)
Tip from a bartender who worked in Japan... dont press your limes and lemons too hard. its better to leave some juice than get piff flavor in your juice.
Happy New year spike, I just got back from a 2 week trip to India and as weard as it might sound all I want to do is just immerse myself in all things Americana right now.
Firstly, love the Smugglers Cove book. So educational and such a fun book to read. Secondly, sooo bummed I missed you guys in Morro Bay. Already had tickets for James Intveld at the High Roller Tiki Lounge in Solvang. Any word on coming back up to my neck of the woods for another Hula Girls concert?
Loved this one as per usual. Felt kind of nice to know my home tiki bar has a good majority of the items listed. A good majority I got from watching your videos and picking up tools you’ve used. I of course had to get the few things I didn’t have 😂 just stinks I can’t seem to locate Hamilton Rum on the East Coast 🤔
I love Frankie's, but after making a bunch of truly authentic tiki drinks, I can say their drinks are designed to get you drunk, so be mindful of that. Because of that they aren't too tasty. But I would still go in a heartbeat
Does anybody remember tiny, brightly colored little plastic animals that would hang from the edge of a cocktail glass? I remember elephant, lion, giraffe and monkey. I remember collecting them from my folks when we went to dinner.
I recommend growing mint in a pot as it is literally a weed and spreads like one. Personally, I love mint so I just let it take over my yard, but if you want anything else to grow in your garden, keep your mint in a pot.
Do you know if you can get replacement parts for the Hamilton Beach mixer? My mom has one of those sitting in her garage unused, but the metal part that goes down into the drink is pretty rusted. Would love to be able to use it!
![One of the best home tiki bars I've been to [Drifter's Reef cocktail]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/YcfLuOsIC7E/mqdefault.jpg)
Sonic ice is the benchmark for pebble ice. It’s so good it has its own fan club!
Great video, Spike! For those of you who may not live near a Sonic; Chic-fil-A will sell you a 5 lb bag of pebble ice for less than $2!
Great point. The benefit of Chick-fil-A ice is that the bag is half the size of the Sonic bag so it fits easier in a full freezer. The only drawback is that they are larger ice pieces than Sonic.
Thx. Good to know.
Captain D's also sells bags of pebble ice. $1
I learned a lot about rum from Martin’s SC book and I learned a lot about tiki and it’s history from Jeff’s 10th Anniversary version of Sippin’ Safari. I would say those two books would be the best foundation for someone just getting into tropical cocktails.
I totally agree. I thought that Sippin' Safari was a little too inside baseball for someone just starting out. An incredible book though!!
When I first started making tiki cocktails I was told to pick on drink and get the ingredients for that then pick another and so on. Trying to buy lots of different rums to make anything is a quick way to go broke. 🤣
Yeah, totally!! 😂😂😂
That's what I did too! I went through the SC book and was like "okay what ingredients can I buy that will open up the most drinks" and bought those first, then started buying things that were only used in a couple drinks a bottle or two at a time. It was a good way to slowly build up my collection of more specialty ingredients without going broke.
barry has his tiki drink app. which helps! you can either set your "bar stock" with what you have then it will find drinks you can make, or plug in a few ingredients and it will go from there.
On the note of ice, I would recommend that a canvas Lewis bag and a wooden mallet make for an affordable and relatively easy method of turning ice cubes into crushed ice.
Totes agreed about the fruit and mint comments. I moved to socal about seven years ago and bought/planted citrus trees before even buying furniture. Makes cocktailing so fun when you can get your produce right outside your back door. And agreed about the mint. Such a great garnish! But it’s as invasive as an old Billy goat. So keep it in a pot for sure.
Really love that you start the video with the stylish video instead of at the end
Love the show! Very informative. I've been a Tiki enthusiast for around 5-6 years following my initial interest in Scotch and beer. My gateway to Tiki was Martin Cate's "Smuggler's Cove" but was first exposed to Tiki Culture as a kid in Hawaii in 1967 when visiting my aunt and uncle who bought me my first Mai Tai at the Royal Hawaiian. I had the opportunity to visit places such as the original International Marketplace, which was created by Donn Beach where he also had a treehouse as his HQ. All of this made an impression and years later, my interest in Tiki was reawakened when I read Martin Cate's book.
Yeah, Martin's book really is great. I was also able to visit the International Marketplace before they destroyed it.
Hot tip! Chick-fil-A also sells pebble ice, for anyone else in LA who doesn't have a Sonic around them 😁👍
Proud of how far you’ve come man! I met you a few weeks ago at the Anaheim Packing House with my girlfriend, and it was super cool meeting you in person. You are such a rad dude on the show and even cooler in person! I still owe you that drink some day at Strong Water! Cheers! 🍻
Oh wow! Cool to hear from ya, Justin! It was great meeting you guys.
Made the #12 spot! Sweet!🤙
Oh man, seeing the water pour down on your bar was hard to watch. I hope nothing got damaged! As for the rest of the show, great stuff as always!!
I don't need no stinking gear driven fruit juicer! LOL! Fantastic video Brother-Spike!
😂😂😂
The power😅...love it and the information
That ice machine would be awesome, but I got a Lewis bag to smash mine up. Works for me.
I have a Myer lemon tree thats growing in a container as I live in a cold winter climate and need to carry it indoors. The best lemons just not too many.
Very cool!
This video is so fun with the storm!
I did sound for the tornados
Great video, i just am finishing minimalist tiki now and this video is coming out at a great time.
Good times, great friends, exotic drinks👌🍹
Great video!
Have Megan and I over and I'll bring my Kono Hawaii and Latitude 20 bucket mugs to drink from.
I’m using the OXO jiggers for measuring. They have big “steps” for the measurements so it’s easy to see in your dark bar vs. the sexy Japanese jigger. OXO must have changed the design of the measuring cup, the markings on mine are just etched and not black. My bar is pretty dark and I can’t see them. It is good to juice limes into however and then measure with a jigger.
Hope you had great holidays! Glad to have you back. 🌺🌋🥂
Thank you!
Thanks for the wonderful content. Can't wait to see "huzzah" pinapalmer "huzzah" and sugar pepper Jones "woohoo" back on again. Would also love to see and hear Candice cane sing with the hulagirls. 🎸
That opening !
Spike, I loved the video! I’m new to even the idea of tiki and your channel has been a great find for me. Used info from you to plan my first tiki gathering - a Mai Tai party!
I've got the exact same mixer
If getting a new top down mixer, I suggest getting the Hamilton Beach Drinkmaster model 65120. It has an all metal spindle and blades. I bought a 727 and the ice broke the plastic blade spindle. The 65120 is pricey, I bought mine from Amazon for $100, but I haven't had any trouble since. Great show Spike, love the Breezeway.
Thanks for the tip!
I am missing number 9 damn I need a mixer. Thanks for the great series. Can’t wait to see what 2022 will bring on the the cocktail hour.
Thanks!
Great video. Really enjoying getting into thia hobby.
Love the new style intro. Gotta get that Smugglers Cove book and can’t wait to get your Tiki mug in the next few weeks.
I did think the thunder was a special effect until the lights went out.
Your episodes are a continued inspiration for me! Keep up such great esthetics!
Thankz Spike...
You forgot a very important thing: a bitchin' tiki bar! Great video, Spike! Happy New Year!
Very true ✨👌
And a diver's helmet ice bucket! 😂
Fabulous show and information packed!! Thank you so much. So useful and helpful!! On a funny note I have had to have bamboo removed and yup, mint takes off!! Lol!! Cheers!! :-)
Thanks for the video, dude!
Great informational video!
Great list. Fun stuff!
Thank you so much...get the roof fixed!!
Nice work as always fine sir!
Great video, very informative! I have most of what you covered but I will be adding the Hamilton rums to my inventory.
Great video! Love all the work you put into these. Very informative and entertaining. Keep it up!
Finally got to this….would have been soooo helpful 2 years ago! Glad you did this! Now take on the controversial “what is tiki decor?!”
Excellent Video Spike! So Informative!
Thank you, Ray!
No. 16: A graven image of Lono or A'Oa'A to watch over the bar.
Brilliant show, I have to get some squeezer’s and see if any pinup models turn up.
😂
Great info!
You need to moonlight as an Adam Sandler impersonator. Cool video btw, I feel inspired
Get a miniature Meyer Lemon tree. We have one in a decent size pot. Still let plenty of lemons.
Tip from a bartender who worked in Japan... dont press your limes and lemons too hard. its better to leave some juice than get piff flavor in your juice.
Happy New year spike, I just got back from a 2 week trip to India and as weard as it might sound all I want to do is just immerse myself in all things Americana right now.
Hahaha...
Firstly, love the Smugglers Cove book. So educational and such a fun book to read. Secondly, sooo bummed I missed you guys in Morro Bay. Already had tickets for James Intveld at the High Roller Tiki Lounge in Solvang. Any word on coming back up to my neck of the woods for another Hula Girls concert?
Unless they bring us back next year, we don't have any plans to tour. I bet that Intveld show at the High Roller was great!
You forgot the most important thing! Your Skipper cap! I want a link where I can get one!!!
Happy New Year Spike. Stellar show as usual 🍸🍹
Happy New Year, George!
Loved this one as per usual. Felt kind of nice to know my home tiki bar has a good majority of the items listed. A good majority I got from watching your videos and picking up tools you’ve used. I of course had to get the few things I didn’t have 😂 just stinks I can’t seem to locate Hamilton Rum on the East Coast 🤔
Looking forward to getting my Breezeway tiki mug! Do you have any updates for when they will ship?
What a great informative video! Thanks Spike
Just what I needed right now! 🍍🥃🥥🍹
Perfect ✨
G'day Spike. WHEN are you going to fix that roof?
dude, love that shirt! where'd you get it???
Great list Spike!! Quick question, what kind of watch do you wear? I love the look of it!
That's a Hamilton Ventura from 1957
What about number 16, a cool looking swizzle stick?
Totally
you sir need to fix your roof!😂
Thank you, Steve 😂
The good ice.
Can you give recommendation to a good tiki bar in Las Vegas, I'll be going in march for training for work. I'll be by the strip.
Frankies Tiki bar and the Golden Tiki are excellent, although they are off the strip. I’m going to both during my trip in April
Golden Tiki- on Spring Mountain. Enjoyed Frankies too.
I love Frankie's, but after making a bunch of truly authentic tiki drinks, I can say their drinks are designed to get you drunk, so be mindful of that. Because of that they aren't too tasty. But I would still go in a heartbeat
@@goozman101 I absolutely agree
Mint doesn’t grown deep roots.. it spreads. So keep it out of your yard
It’s a very thirsty plants.
Hello! Where can I find the rum pit fire bowl?
we love tiki bars
What do you use to hold the umbrellas?
Does anybody remember tiny, brightly colored little plastic animals that would hang from the edge of a cocktail glass? I remember elephant, lion, giraffe and monkey. I remember collecting them from my folks when we went to dinner.
I recommend growing mint in a pot as it is literally a weed and spreads like one.
Personally, I love mint so I just let it take over my yard, but if you want anything else to grow in your garden, keep your mint in a pot.
Can someone tell me which kind of mint? There are several. Thanks!
Spearmint
I like Hamilton rum but I'm not always sure what it has been curated for. Is there an easy source where he lists what he made each for?
Do you know if you can get replacement parts for the Hamilton Beach mixer? My mom has one of those sitting in her garage unused, but the metal part that goes down into the drink is pretty rusted. Would love to be able to use it!
I would assume that you can find parts online or on eBay 👍
That's more than just a leak. That roof needs some serious attention.
OH GEEZZ .....lol
😂
Bro you forgot the most important thing, tell us where you get your shirts?
#16: a roof ;)
Dilution not dissolution. But thanks.
Thank you for the correction.
That storm... what did you do to displease the Tiki Gods?
Maybe it was recommending a tiki book with a pirate name? "Smuggler's Cove" ...hrmmmm?
Hahaha....
#16 Know a bunch of hot pinup girls.
Hahahaha...
I don't trust Google fi