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Image 1 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 2 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 3 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 4 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 5 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 6 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 7 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 8 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 9 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 10 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 11 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 12 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 13 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 14 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 15 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
Image 16 — Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro
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Trader Vic's Menus from 1962, Tiki lore, Original Mai Tai for $1.85, Reference to Fidel Castro

Found these menus at a collector's estate sale.. Super interesting with the beautiful Pappy Moss polynesian topless girls cover art and the quote mentioning Fidel Castro and Cuban rum during a time very close to the Cuban Missile crisis.. The prices of the drinks like the Original Mai Tai for $1.85 is amazing, supposedly Trader Vic invented this drink and was the originator of a lot of Tiki style and vibes.. Had no idea that these menus could hold value for collectors, and curious if anyone knows how desirable and valuable they could be.. Thanks for the interest and any info!! 🏝🌺

u/pandadan — 1 day ago
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I do not often post here ... but..

On my deck this evening, and it's a Mai Tai (yes it has a LH&S 151 Float) and a rum bottle I turned into a tabletop tiki lamp!!

Lucky me!!

u/PaulmanMN65 — 1 day ago
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Tiki movies and media?

Are there any tiki themed movies, TV or video games?

The best I can come up with are some of the 50/60's era movies such as Blue Hawaii, or South Pacific. Bonus points if they are more Aloha than something like a mob boss based in a tiki bar but it's mostly just bad mob vibes.

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u/OutlyingPlasma — 1 day ago
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Appleton 12 worth double the cost over Appleton Signature for Mai Tais with 3:1 S&C mix?

I really like Appleton 12 as my favorite neat rum sipper and I try to conserve it for that purpose (in addition to it being pricier) while using a 3:1 split between Appleton Signature and S&C for my mai tais, but I see a lot of people using Appleton 12 for their mai tais and was wondering if it's really worth the upgrade versus the cost considering the mix I use. I pay $22 for Appleton Signature vs $49 for Appleton 12 locally. I'm guessing that it's not worth double the cost to bump up to Appleton 12 in a mai tai where 0.5 ounces of S&C and the mixers (1/4 oz dem syrup, 1/4 oz orgeat, 1/2 oz PF, 1/2 oz lime) will probably drown out whatever the Appleton 12 is bringing to the table, but just thought I'd gather opinions from more experienced mai tai drinkers here on the question for folks who have tried both in their mai tais.

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u/tjm1371 — 1 day ago
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Trader Vic's - Emeryville, California

After visiting Smuggler's Cove yesterday, I got to drop by Trader Vic's in Emeryville on the way home. Got there shortly after it opened, so there were only a handful of others there. Only had time to try the Mai Tai, but it was quite good. Aside from a couple of Don the Beachcomber's mugs I found in an antique store in Monterey last month, this is essentially the start of my mug collection. Not bad for a couple days.

u/NataiX — 1 day ago
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My First Zombie

I loved it!

Instructions in the comments

u/yoyogster — 1 day ago
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Grog Concentrate -- What Else Besides Tropical Standard Navy Grog?

Making this syrup now. Mixture of Cola, sugar, and allspice berries.

The Navy Grog is a definite.

Where else would this work well?

Thanks

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u/kyoun1e1 — 1 day ago
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Booked a trip to Palm Springs. Advice welcome:

I booked a trip for my wife and myself to Palm Springs in mid-October for my 40th, arriving early Friday, leaving mid morning Monday. Hoping to hit the big three, Bootlegger, The Reef, and Tonga Hut. Are reservations recommended for any of these? We prefer bar seating if that changes anything.
Any other recommendations for Palm Springs in general?

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u/Particular-Topic-445 — 1 day ago
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Circa Caliente advertising their event with a barrage of AI slop flyers.

When people called them out for it in the comments (because AI is inherently anti-tiki), their responses were snarky and not at all apologetic or supportive of artists.

Consider this event skipped.

u/stardenia — 2 days ago
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Beach cocktail ideas?

We’re going to the beach with friends who are cocktail enthusiasts, and I’d love some good but not too complex tiki recipe ideas! We love cocktails but this style of drink isn’t really our wheelhouse. Our friends are big tiki fans. My husband and I usually drink a Negroni, old fashioned, paper plane, or something along those lines.

Cross posted in cocktail subreddit also!

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u/Hot-Fig-8487 — 1 day ago
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Top notch experience at Three Dots and a Dash Chicago

Finally made it to a modern tiki cornerstone. Every aspect lived up to, if not surpassed the hype. I was served at the bar by Justin. Justin’s hospitality put the entire experience over the top. From educating me on nerdy techniques and recipes, to connecting me with other patrons at the bar, to being flawlessly attentive and skilled, he created a level of service and welcomeness matching the reputation that proceeds this place. Do yourself a favor and make the trip if you haven’t yet, and try to get a bar seat. This is what it’s all about.

u/dkaosnsj — 2 days ago
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Smuggler's Cove pilgrimage and easter egg?

Dropped off our youngest at college, but at least gave me the opportunity to visit Smuggler's Cove (San Francisco, California). Wasn't sure how my wife would like it (especially working off 4 hours sleep) but we both had a good time. Lucked out with no wait to get in. Excellent drinks! Wife is allergic to pineapple which can be a little limiting, but she easily found some very good options she liked. Found what I think is Jeff Goldblum behind the downstairs bar.

u/NataiX — 2 days ago
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Do I need an aged Jamaican rum if I want to up my game?

Hello! I’ve recently started getting into Tiki because my girlfriend, who dislikes almost all alcoholic drinks, liked a Humuhumunukunukuapua for the first time when I made it for her. She also likes mojitos and tolerate Mai Tais and Saturns.

I’ve been seeing a lot of recommendations for getting an aged Jamaican rum to complete a tiki bar setup, especially since tiki seems to benefit a lot from “blending” rums, which doesn’t really have an equivalent in other cocktails (ie, you don’t blend whiskies to make a old fashioned)

My current rums are:

Maggie’s Farm Dark 50:50 Rum
OFTD
Don Q Cristal
Smith and Cross

Would I benefit from adding something like Appleton 12 to the mix? Especially looking to improve my Mai Tai game.

Cheers!

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u/Low-Explanation-4761 — 2 days ago
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Hampden Tasting for a Newbie

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A local restaurant is having a Hampden Estate rum tasting. They're offering 6 rums and I really want to go but I'm definitely newer to trying different rums. I have some Appleton 15yr and Planteray Cut & Dry that I really like. I also like Diplomatico. But I don't have much experience beyond that unless the other rums have been in cocktails.

Would I be over my head with these rums???

1753

8 year

HLCF Classic

Great House 25

Pagos

8 Marks

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u/Cant_JustSitBack — 2 days ago
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Sharing Frames I made for my bar.

Just sharing some fun frames I made for my bar this last weekend. These are 3d printed and hand painted.

u/archthechef — 2 days ago
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Three Dots and a Dash: As solid as it gets

A tiki bar with history and even more historic cocktails. Justin might be the best bartender for the spot. Consummate professional who knows his history and knows how proper ingredients make a proper cocktail. Definitely check this place out. It’s a must for any tiki aficionado or anyone that like a great mai tai too.

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u/kgrif2 — 2 days ago
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Backyard Bar Tiki Dock: Final Form

I posted a mostly complete version last week. Now is the real finished product.

u/jrmorton12 — 3 days ago
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Slip Casting Begins!

Time to make 150 casts for this series! After more molds are made, I’ll be able to cast at least 4 a day.

u/BlueDinosTiki — 3 days ago
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Distinguished Spirits is back

Welcome back u/DistinguishedSpirits ! We missed you!

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u/1060nm — 3 days ago