Born in the 1930s, the tiki movement contributed amazing creations to the craft of mixology. The challenge we face today is in recognizing that tiki’s positive contributions are often overshadowed by the misuse of religious symbolism, ignorance of indigenous people, and a generally colonialist view of the entire Pacific Rim. Recent movements like “Doom Tiki” that replace exploitative imagery with death-metal, rockabilly or even just sci-fi themes are early steps toward fixing what’s broken. Enjoy the drinks, but know your history. Read on for a great Tropical Cocktail, The Captain’s Grog.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz Gosling Black Rum
- 3/4 oz Plantation 3-Stars White Rum
- 3/4 oz Chairman’s Reserve Forgotten Cask
- 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
- 1/2 oz Velvet Falernum
- 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/2 oz Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice
- 1/2 oz Maple Syrup or Honey Syrup
- 3 drops Vanilla Extract
- 3 drops Almond Extract
- 1 oz Club Soda
Method
- To make Captain’s Grog, combine all ingredients, except mint, with 12 ounces crushed ice into a mixing tin.
- Whip shake briefly and pour into a chilled tiki mug or double old-fashioned glass.
- Top with more crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint, umbrella, and reusable straw.