 Aloha, welcome to our LIVE recording at the Bamboo Club in Long Beach. The ZTL crew was looking forward to this podcast for many weeks and when it finally happened, we were ready to drink! That said, below are some of our favorite drinks from the Bamboo Club. From left to right: Zombie, Fog Cutter, Daiquiris, and the Mai Tai. Every drink we sipped was presented perfectly despite the bar not actually opening for a few hours. The Zombie was Sunshines first drink of the day at 9am and was perfectly balanced with the Zombie kick we expect from a drink named after the undead. We cannot recommend enough that you drink your way through the menu at Bamboo Club at your soonest convenience and don’t forget to bring a DD or get a LYFT. On this episode we met up with Bamboo Ben, his son Blake, Dustin Rodriguez and Marty Lush. We couldn’t ask for a better group of people to discuss the creation of the Bamboo Club from concept to reality and what it feels like just a few years later. Can you believe that Marty and never been here before? He doesn’t get out much ;)             Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani sat down with Dustin Rodriguez who manages the Bamboo Club as well as directs their drink program. Our first time meeting Dustin we noticed he takes a lot of pride talking about the bar and all it has to offer. Dustin has been around since day one and even for the creating of Long Beach’s premiere dimly lit libation sanctuary. During our conversation we learned that Dustin along with Bamboo Ben and the proprietors of The Bamboo Club worked hand in hand to create an authentic looking and feeling tropical escape. You do smell the thatch when you walk in. Your eyes need time to adjust to the dark and cool venue. You will likely notice hints of citrus juice and sweet aromas when you step up to the bar. Dustin shared that every drink is made by hand without batching ahead. Its hard to hand mix in a busy bar but they make it happen at The Bamboo Club. In addition to the excellent drinks, there is a full menu of tiki/polynesian style food that helps guard your blood alcohol from sneaking up on you. The Bamboo Club also hosts events every weekend and has live entertainment almost 365 days a year. Dustin let us know they are testing a drag brunch and the ZTL crew is hoping that it really takes off so we can make that a regular weekend stop for us. There is so much more to hear from our interview with Dustin. Listen to the full podcast to get all the insights, some laughs and inebriated banter.  Sunshine was a bit of a fan boy interviewing Bamboo Ben and his Blake. Following both of these guys on social is a trip into the creation of tiki bars across the country. You really never know where they will pop up with their nail guns and blow torches. We just didn’t have enough time to interview a true Grand Poobah of tiki so we may have more Bamboo Ben coming at you in the future. Where and when can you see Ben and his works for sale? Don’t miss the Hardcore Tiki Marketplace the first Saturday of each month and the Bamboo Club. We asked Ben and Son which of their most recent projects we should visit first. Two spots were recommended and are perfect for those of us who live in Southern California. STOWAWAY Tiki Bar in Tustin, CA was just completely redone by Ben and is now a true tiki destination. Kapu Bar in Petaluma is just north fo the Bay Area and worth a visit. Both locations serve great tiki drinks and food. ZTL gives an extra thumbs up to any tiki bar that graces us with Polynesian style tidbits and larger meals.  What does Bamboo Ben drink after a long day of building tiki bars? Coconut water and Hawaiian vodka. Lime is optional. We tried it, not bad at all. And, low calorie.           Oh Marty! How much fun did we have getting together at The Bamboo Club? It would be hard to believe that any ZTL fans don’t already listen to another great podcast by Marty Lush, aka Mark Riddle. Marty was also at the bar with us and we really couldn’t be in better company. If you aren’t listening to the Quiet Village podcast were absolutely demand that you do so right now!Not just a podcaster, Marty is a musician who has been entertaining people since before Sunshine graduated high school. ;) Most recently Marty (Mark Riddle) released his first solo exotica album, Lahaina Sunset. The album is available on vinyl and digital formats and you can grab a copy on his sit. Digitiki.com On the two previous episodes of ZTL we played several tracks from the new album and have been spinning it in the Zen Tiki Lounge for weeks. Lahaina Sunset sets the perfect mood for pool time, cocktails in dimly lit tiki bars and just about anywhere you want to escape the world.    Get Lahaina Sunset NOW! 100% recommendation rom ZTL. P.S. doesn’t Marty look good below?       Below are just some of the pics we got while visiting The Bamboo Club with so many great people. 

<a href="https://www.bambooclublb.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Aloha, welcome to our LIVE recording at the <a href="https://www.bambooclublb.com/drinks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bamboo Club in Long Beach</a>. The ZTL crew was looking forward to this podcast for many weeks and when it finally happened, we were ready to drink! That said, below are some of our favorite drinks from the Bamboo Club. From left to right: Zombie, Fog Cutter, Daiquiris, and the Mai Tai. Every drink we sipped was presented perfectly despite the bar not actually opening for a few hours. The Zombie was Sunshines first drink of the day at 9am and was perfectly balanced with the Zombie kick we expect from a drink named after the undead. We cannot recommend enough that you drink your way through the menu at Bamboo Club at your soonest convenience and don’t forget to bring a DD or get a LYFT. On this episode we met up with Bamboo Ben, his son Blake, Dustin Rodriguez and Marty Lush. We couldn’t ask for a better group of people to discuss the creation of the Bamboo Club from concept to reality and what it feels like just a few years later. Can you believe that Marty and never been here before? He doesn’t get out much ;) <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani sat down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_desirable_d_/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dustin Rodriguez</a> who manages the Bamboo Club as well as directs their drink program. Our first time meeting Dustin we noticed he takes a lot of pride talking about the bar and all it has to offer. Dustin has been around since day one and even for the creating of Long Beach’s premiere dimly lit libation sanctuary. During our conversation we learned that Dustin along with Bamboo Ben and the proprietors of The Bamboo Club worked hand in hand to create an authentic looking and feeling tropical escape. You do smell the thatch when you walk in. Your eyes need time to adjust to the dark and cool venue. You will likely notice hints of citrus juice and sweet aromas when you step up to the bar. Dustin shared that every drink is made by hand without batching ahead. Its hard to hand mix in a busy bar but they make it happen at The Bamboo Club. In addition to the excellent drinks, there is a full menu of tiki/polynesian style food that helps guard your blood alcohol from sneaking up on you. The Bamboo Club also hosts events every weekend and has live entertainment almost 365 days a year. Dustin let us know they are testing a drag brunch and the ZTL crew is hoping that it really takes off so we can make that a regular weekend stop for us. There is so much more to hear from our interview with Dustin. Listen to the full podcast to get all the insights, some laughs and inebriated banter. Sunshine was a bit of a fan boy interviewing Bamboo Ben and his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blake.bassham.1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blake</a>. Following both of these guys on social is a trip into the creation of tiki bars across the country. You really never know where they will pop up with their nail guns and blow torches. We just didn’t have enough time to interview a true Grand Poobah of tiki so we may have more Bamboo Ben coming at you in the future. Where and when can you see Ben and his works for sale? Don’t miss the <a href="https://www.bambooclublb.com/events" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hardcore Tiki Marketplace </a>the first Saturday of each month and the Bamboo Club. We asked Ben and Son which of their most recent projects we should visit first. Two spots were recommended and are perfect for those of us who live in Southern California. <a href="http://stowawaytiki.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">STOWAWAY Tiki Bar</a> in Tustin, CA was just completely redone by Ben and is now a true tiki destination. <a href="https://www.kapubar.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kapu Bar</a> in Petaluma is just north fo the Bay Area and worth a visit. Both locations serve great tiki drinks and food. ZTL gives an extra thumbs up to any tiki bar that graces us with Polynesian style tidbits and larger meals. What does Bamboo Ben drink after a long day of building tiki bars? Coconut water and Hawaiian vodka. Lime is optional. We tried it, not bad at all. And, low calorie. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Oh Marty! How much fun did we have getting together at The Bamboo Club? It would be hard to believe that any ZTL fans don’t already listen to another great podcast by Marty Lush, aka Mark Riddle. Marty was also at the bar with us and we really couldn’t be in better company. If you aren’t listening to the <a href="https://digitiki.com/podcast.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quiet Village </a>podcast were absolutely demand that you do so right now!Not just a podcaster, Marty is a musician who has been entertaining people since before Sunshine graduated high school. ;) Most recently Marty (Mark Riddle) released his first solo exotica album, Lahaina Sunset. The album is available on vinyl and digital formats and you can grab a copy on his sit. <a href="https://digitiki.com/giftshop.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Digitiki.com</a> On the two previous episodes of ZTL we played several tracks from the new album and have been spinning it in the Zen Tiki Lounge for weeks. Lahaina Sunset sets the perfect mood for pool time, cocktails in dimly lit tiki bars and just about anywhere you want to escape the world. <a href="https://digitiki.com/giftshop.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get Lahaina Sunset NOW! </a>100% recommendation rom ZTL. P.S. doesn’t Marty look good below? <a> </a> <a> </a> Below are just some of the pics we got while visiting The Bamboo Club with so many great people.

470 Bamboo Club With Dustin Rodriquez, Bamboo Ben and Marty Lush

April 1st is just another day. Though, there is one tradition we had never participated in. Practical jokes are always fun for someone but not always everyone. Well, we went for it with mostly positive “ha ha” results. On our previous episode the hosts of ZTL created a not so elaborate scheme to convince people that we had broken up due to a little tiki back stabbing. But not to worry, all is good with the four of us and this podcast is proof. What if there was a tiki centric football podcast? Would you listen?If Starshine and Kalani could no longer be in the same room together, would ZTL still go on?Does Pumpkin really care at all?Those are some of the things we explore on this reunion episode. In addition to some Mai Tai’s and listener mail. We hope you enjoy having all four hosts back together 

April 1st is just another day. Though, there is one tradition we had never participated in. Practical jokes are always fun for someone but not always everyone. Well, we went for it with mostly positive “ha ha” results. On our previous episode the hosts of ZTL created a not so elaborate scheme to convince people that we had broken up due to a little tiki back stabbing. But not to worry, all is good with the four of us and this podcast is proof. What if there was a tiki centric football podcast? Would you listen?If Starshine and Kalani could no longer be in the same room together, would ZTL still go on?Does Pumpkin really care at all?Those are some of the things we explore on this reunion episode. In addition to some Mai Tai’s and listener mail. We hope you enjoy having all four hosts back together

467 Fight!? What Fight? Aloooooooha

Below you see all 4 ZTL podcast hosts enjoying a libation at the Reef Palm Springs. We haven’t been this happy in a few months now. 16 years hosting together and we have run into some challenges that normally would have never come between us. Listen if you like. Parting is such sweet sorrow. 

Below you see all 4 ZTL podcast hosts enjoying a libation at the Reef Palm Springs. We haven’t been this happy in a few months now. 16 years hosting together and we have run into some challenges that normally would have never come between us. Listen if you like. Parting is such sweet sorrow.

466 To Be Or Not To Be

Kalani and Sunshine are in the lounge with several cocktails and some packet drinks to review. You may notice we decided this episode back before Valentine’s Day. Well, we meant to get it posted sooner but that just didn’t happen. You were sure to enjoy our comments about the noble mix packet drinks, they were surprisingly good. We have a review on a new cocktail that uses strawberry sorbet and mount gay rum. Some updates on local, Tiki events and East Coast Tiki events. Sorry to say that most of these events sold out so quickly that nothing is available at this time. We recommend signing up for the email lists of any events that are sold out, they often release additional tickets later.                  Ohana tickets sold out in mere hours. But you can click the pic to put your name on the waitlist. If you are in the NY area in June this is a great weekend with all the tiki Ohana.      We love Tiki Bar T Shirt Club. Click the picture below to get the T-shirt you want or subscribe and get one every month. 

Kalani and Sunshine are in the lounge with several cocktails and some packet drinks to review. You may notice we decided this episode back before Valentine’s Day. Well, we meant to get it posted sooner but that just didn’t happen. You were sure to enjoy our comments about the noble mix packet drinks, they were surprisingly good. We have a review on a new cocktail that uses strawberry sorbet and mount gay rum. Some updates on local, Tiki events and East Coast Tiki events. Sorry to say that most of these events sold out so quickly that nothing is available at this time. We recommend signing up for the email lists of any events that are sold out, they often release additional tickets later. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="https://tikicentral.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.tikicaliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.luauatthelake.com?fbclid=IwAR0Yo1Moayq-h1iaxCh5851glCGr4dSz5grG3tsZlMH2pEOzV4PSnYWwnrI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <h1>Ohana tickets sold out in mere hours. But you can click the pic to put your name on the waitlist. If you are in the NY area in June this is a great weekend with all the tiki Ohana. </h1> <a href="https://www.luauatthelake.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We love Tiki Bar T Shirt Club. Click the picture below to get the T-shirt you want or subscribe and get one every month.

464 Pipi Longstocking Takes Over Kalani's Mind

Aloooooooooha! and welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. The bar is full this time. Sunshine, Kalani, Neighbor Julio and Neighbor Nicole are on board for a new cocktail, some shots and a new rum to taste. Plus, some great conversation about saving water, a Tiki Caliente update and what songs get you in the mood?

Aloooooooooha! and welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. The bar is full this time. Sunshine, Kalani, Neighbor Julio and Neighbor Nicole are on board for a new cocktail, some shots and a new rum to taste. Plus, some great conversation about saving water, a Tiki Caliente update and what songs get you in the mood?

463 Making Tiki Babies With Sweet Sweet Exotica

462 Everyone Is Sick For The Holidays, Lets Drink!

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Audio file has been restored however the blog post is still being recovered. Please enjoy the audio and check back later for lots of pics from the event including the room parties.

461 Circa Caliente Recap And Interviews With Real People ;)

460 Flight Of The Daiquiris

Sunshine and Pumpkin hit the road and spend a night at the local casino. Lucky for them, Harrahs Southern California has a great craft called bar, Spiked. When two long time friends enjoy gambling, drinking and shenanigans its easy to have a good time. Using just iPhones, recordings of the fun were put together and interspersed with great lounge music from the bands we have played previously on this podcast. Hear some of our favorites from Martini Kings, Nutty, Jill Martini and the Shrunken Heads and Marty Lush of DigiTiki.com and the Quiet Village Podcast.  Pumpkin gives the new tiki slot machine a try, gets a bonus.  There are so many “tiki” themed slot machines out there. Most of them are terrible. This one from Aruze gaming is actually pretty fun. The standard slot spins or OK, and don’t pay very well. This game is all about hitting one of the several bonuses or random payouts. When all 6 tiki flames are burning, you can trigger the wheel on any spin regardless of the symbols you hit on the reels. This bonus wheel gives you the opportunity to hit the GRAND jackpot that can be as mush as $20,000. Watch the video of Pumpkin playing and be sure to try this one if you see it at your local casino. We will be playing this one again.              Music on this episode from some of our favorite lounge acts. In order above: Girl with Emphysema by Mary Lush, Drink to Hawaii by Jill Martini and The Shrunken Heads, Purple Panther by Nutty and Aqua de Beber from the Martini Kings.    We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club and so should you. Get a new shirt each month. Soft cotton in both mens and women styles. Each month is a new logo from one of the many extinct tiki bars, restaurants, or palaces around the USA. 

Sunshine and Pumpkin hit the road and spend a night at the local casino. Lucky for them, <a href="https://harrahssocal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harrahs Southern California</a> has a great craft called bar, Spiked. When two long time friends enjoy gambling, drinking and shenanigans its easy to have a good time. Using just iPhones, recordings of the fun were put together and interspersed with great lounge music from the bands we have played previously on this podcast. Hear some of our favorites from Martini Kings, Nutty, Jill Martini and the Shrunken Heads and Marty Lush of <a href="https://digitiki.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DigiTiki.com</a> and the <a href="https://digitiki.com/podcast.html#subscribe" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quiet Village Podcast. </a> Pumpkin gives the new tiki slot machine a try, gets a bonus. There are so many “tiki” themed slot machines out there. Most of them are terrible. This one from <a href="https://aruzegaming.com/game/x-wheel-tiki/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aruze gaming</a> is actually pretty fun. The standard slot spins or OK, and don’t pay very well. This game is all about hitting one of the several bonuses or random payouts. When all 6 tiki flames are burning, you can trigger the wheel on any spin regardless of the symbols you hit on the reels. This bonus wheel gives you the opportunity to hit the GRAND jackpot that can be as mush as $20,000. Watch the video of Pumpkin playing and be sure to try this one if you see it at your local casino. We will be playing this one again. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Music on this episode from some of our favorite lounge acts. In order above: <a href="https://digitiki.com/giftshop.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl with Emphysema by Mary Lush</a>, <a href="https://www.jillmartiniwahine.com?fbclid=IwAR3DfRCeg16U8kJ92KJxH4BNIJvvhIMJUQJCMysnnLTvVTlF6TCoJ-lJ5BE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Drink to Hawaii by Jill Martini and The Shrunken Heads</a>, <a href="https://music.apple.com/us/album/jetsetter-jazz-the-persuasive-sounds-of-nutty/940989632" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Purple Panther by Nutty</a> and <a href="https://martinikings.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aqua de Beber from the Martini Kings</a>. <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We love <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club </a>and so should you. Get a new shirt each month. Soft cotton in both mens and women styles. Each month is a new logo from one of the many extinct tiki bars, restaurants, or palaces around the USA.

459 Casino Time With Pumpkin And A New Tiki Slot Machine

Don’t worry. Beings from other worlds have visited us and many of us have been probed without knowing, What you don’t know, can’t hurt? Or did it? Let’s drink! New to the ZTL podcast is Ricky! He joins us for a wonderful conversation about sci fi, tiki events, adult shenanigans and lifes essential questions. Are tiki bars a universal phenononem? We think so. What are you drinking? Sunshines version of a 1944 Mai Tai. You will enjoy a Mai Tai with Sunshine added. Listen for the recipe. Other tidbits on this episode: Drag Queens, Star Trek is awesome, How do you want to die?, and so much more.    As of this post, there are just a few rooms left at the main hotel. Book and be one of us,. Or, grab a wristband and stay where you like.    So soft and comfy. You need a Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club shirt on your back. We LOVE them and you will too. 

Don’t worry. Beings from other worlds have visited us and many of us have been probed without knowing, What you don’t know, can’t hurt? Or did it? Let’s drink! New to the ZTL podcast is Ricky! He joins us for a wonderful conversation about sci fi, tiki events, adult shenanigans and lifes essential questions. Are tiki bars a universal phenononem? We think so. What are you drinking? Sunshines version of a 1944 Mai Tai. You will enjoy a Mai Tai with Sunshine added. Listen for the recipe. Other tidbits on this episode: Drag Queens, Star Trek is awesome, How do you want to die?, and so much more. <a href="https://circacaliente.bigcartel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> As of this post, there are just a few rooms left at the main hotel. Book and be one of us,. Or, grab a wristband and stay where you like. <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> So soft and comfy. You need a Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club shirt on your back. We LOVE them and you will too.

458 We Have Been Probed And They Came Back For The Tiki Bars

Conversations about mixology, creative cocktails, tiki and mid century culture with four inebriated hosts.

Sunshine uncovered a dozen or so audio clips in his iPhone. Put then together while drinking a Mai Tai and this episode is what you get. Hope you enjoy.    Our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club have just the soft cotton T for you. New design every month with a different classic tiki bar. We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club!

Sunshine uncovered a dozen or so audio clips in his iPhone. Put then together while drinking a Mai Tai and this episode is what you get. Hope you enjoy. <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club have just the soft cotton T for you. New design every month with a different classic tiki bar. We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club!

457 It's A Clip Show With Sunshine, Pumpkin, Starshine And Friends

Bryan Azorsky

Rory Snyder

Please forgive the audio quality on this episode. It was a party after all. Tiki Caliente 13 finally arrived and is now in the rear view mirror. The crew from ZTL was in attendance (except for the reclusive Pumpkin) and we enjoyed every minute of the four day weekend. On day 1 we pulled Rory Snyder up to the mic while experiencing the grand opening of Le Fern. Rory shared some of the backstory on opening his newest bar location at the world famous Caliente Tropics. Over the course of the interview you can hear the patrons of Le Fern having a great time ordering the daily sloshy and classic 70’s cocktails. Rory also shares some background on Sanchos’ the New Mexican joint on property, plus why we will NEVER see the old Cellar location reopened. Listen to the first 30 minutes of this episode to hear Sunshine, Rory and Starshine shoot the breeze and take jabs at each other all in good fun.  Also on this episode we sit down with Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Its been almost 7 years since we first starting talking about the great shirts from the club and now we finally get to meet Bryan in person. The interview includes some nice info about Bryan’s past endeavors and the making of Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club as we know it now. Bryan has an interesting past working in many capacities and interest, Sunshine was all ears for the story behind this cool Guy. BTW, have you ever wanted to know how you can find a club shirt that you didn’t catch the first time? Listen to this interview for details plus some cool driving stories.  Over the years we have come to the conclusion that talking to you about the various room parties during the tiki weekend events isn’t the best approach. The picture below give you a small taste of what you can expect when hopping from hotel room to hotel room over the weekend. Themes this year were varied and quite fun. One moment you are having your tiki trinkets appraised and the next you might be watching a belly dancer while sipping a strong cocktail. Every team that opens their door for the room crawl is appreciated for their hospitality and effort.                                      Sancho’s is now OPEN at the Caliente Tropics. Currently the restaurant is serving breakfast/brunch and lunch but will offer dinner in the future. The current menu offers something for everyone, meat eater or not. The plates are large and priced reasonably. The house margarita is a great place to start your adventure. Starshine says DON”T MISS the Michelada. We must say that in typical Mexican restaurant fashion we were seated quickly and food arrived fast. Great service.              Whats a Fern Bar? Great question. Our interview with Rory Snyder will help explain that in his own words without us adding our own commentary. Le Fern is a good size location with a very nice ambiance created by lots of dark woods and ambient lighting. You can really get out of the sun and heat of Palm Springs when visiting Le Fern. The bar offers a daily “sloshy” drink and each one we dried was worth the tasting. This is just one of three food and beverage locations at the Caliente Tropics also including The Reef and Sancho’s Restaurant. Try them all. 

Please forgive the audio quality on this episode. It was a party after all. Tiki Caliente 13 finally arrived and is now in the rear view mirror. The crew from ZTL was in attendance (except for the reclusive Pumpkin) and we enjoyed every minute of the four day weekend. On day 1 we pulled Rory Snyder up to the mic while experiencing the grand opening of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Le-Fern-Palm-Springs-109166758341430/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Le Fern</a>. Rory shared some of the backstory on opening his newest bar location at the world famous <a href="https://www.calientetropics.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caliente Tropics</a>. Over the course of the interview you can hear the patrons of Le Fern having a great time ordering the daily sloshy and classic 70’s cocktails. Rory also shares some background on Sanchos’ the New Mexican joint on property, plus why we will NEVER see the old <a href="https://petermoruzzi.com/2011/03/27/palm-springs-congo-room-cellar-at-the-tropics-motor-hotel/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cellar</a> location reopened. Listen to the first 30 minutes of this episode to hear Sunshine, Rory and Starshine shoot the breeze and take jabs at each other all in good fun. Also on this episode we sit down with Bryan Azorsky of <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club</a>. Its been almost 7 years since we first starting talking about the great shirts from the club and now we finally get to meet Bryan in person. The interview includes some nice info about Bryan’s past endeavors and the making of Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club as we know it now. Bryan has an interesting past working in many capacities and interest, Sunshine was all ears for the story behind this cool Guy. BTW, have you ever wanted to know how you can find a club shirt that you didn’t catch the first time? Listen to this interview for details plus some cool driving stories. Over the years we have come to the conclusion that talking to you about the various room parties during the tiki weekend events isn’t the best approach. The picture below give you a small taste of what you can expect when hopping from hotel room to hotel room over the weekend. Themes this year were varied and quite fun. One moment you are having your tiki trinkets appraised and the next you might be watching a belly dancer while sipping a strong cocktail. Every team that opens their door for the room crawl is appreciated for their hospitality and effort. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Sanchos-Palm-Springs-113946734524679" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sancho’s</a> is now OPEN at the Caliente Tropics. Currently the restaurant is serving breakfast/brunch and lunch but will offer dinner in the future. The current menu offers something for everyone, meat eater or not. The plates are large and priced reasonably. The house margarita is a great place to start your adventure. Starshine says DON”T MISS the Michelada. We must say that in typical Mexican restaurant fashion we were seated quickly and food arrived fast. Great service. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Whats a Fern Bar? Great question. Our interview with Rory Snyder will help explain that in his own words without us adding our own commentary. Le Fern is a good size location with a very nice ambiance created by lots of dark woods and ambient lighting. You can really get out of the sun and heat of Palm Springs when visiting Le Fern. The bar offers a daily “sloshy” drink and each one we dried was worth the tasting. This is just one of three food and beverage locations at the Caliente Tropics also including The Reef and Sancho’s Restaurant. Try them all.

456 Rory Snyder, Le Fern Grand Opening, Bryan Azorsky of Tiki Bar T-shirt Club

We LOVE Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Listen to this episode to find out how you can snag a shirt, or better yet click the pic and follow to their store. 

We LOVE Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Listen to this episode to find out how you can snag a shirt, or better yet click the pic and follow to their store.

455 CharPooterie And Seasonal Cocktails

Neighbor Nicole joins us in the Zen Tiki Lounge for her third visit. Since she liked one of our previous cocktails so much we are again pouring Moog Over Rita. This take on a Rita is both sweet and savory with passion fruit and Chile vodka. Click the link above for the recipe and try this one for your self. Nicole is joining Sunshine to talk about a project that is a long time in the making. Anita Mai Tai will someday be Sunshines official drag persona. Anitas look is being worked on and Nicole is leading the effort to design a wig and makeup routine that will give Anita a signature look. Sunshine will bring the personality, of course. Follow Anita Mai Tai on Instagram to see the progress…its going to be slow BTW.        Mentioned on this episode is the Elevated Craft cocktail shaker.  This shaker is awesome for a few reasons but here are our favorites. Keeps your drink cold for hours once sealed. The lid is a measuring cup. It fits in a cup holder…although you should never drink in the car. And its stainless so easy to clean. Take a drink to the beach or wherever and it will be cold many hours later. Holds 3-4 average size drinks.        As of posting this episode, wristbands for TC 13 are on sale. Get them fast! The event will be sold out momentarily. Rooms at the host hotel are already sold out but you can book many of the cool Palm Springs hotels nearby and walk. We will be hosting a room party as always plus so much great music, food, pool time, desert fun and much more. 

Neighbor Nicole joins us in the Zen Tiki Lounge for her third visit. Since she liked one of our previous cocktails so much we are again pouring <a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/moog-over-rita" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moog Over Rita</a>. This take on a Rita is both sweet and savory with passion fruit and Chile vodka. Click the link above for the recipe and try this one for your self. Nicole is joining Sunshine to talk about a project that is a long time in the making. Anita Mai Tai will someday be Sunshines official drag persona. Anitas look is being worked on and Nicole is leading the effort to design a wig and makeup routine that will give Anita a signature look. Sunshine will bring the personality, of course. Follow Anita Mai Tai on Instagram to see the progress…its going to be slow BTW. <a> </a> <a> </a> Mentioned on this episode is the <a href="https://elevatedcraft.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elevated Craft cocktail shaker</a>. This shaker is awesome for a few reasons but here are our favorites. Keeps your drink cold for hours once sealed. The lid is a measuring cup. It fits in a cup holder…although you should never drink in the car. And its stainless so easy to clean. Take a drink to the beach or wherever and it will be cold many hours later. Holds 3-4 average size drinks. <a> </a> <a> </a> As of posting this episode, wristbands for <a href="https://tikicaliente.bigcartel.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TC 13 </a>are on sale. Get them fast! The event will be sold out momentarily. Rooms at the host hotel are already sold out but you can book many of the cool Palm Springs hotels nearby and walk. We will be hosting a room party as always plus so much great music, food, pool time, desert fun and much more.

454 Could Anita Mai Tai Be The Next Drag Superstar?

We are BACK! Its been a busy and odd few months. Haven’t posted a podcast in a few months. Below are pics from our super fun Bewitched themed party at Tiki Caliente 12. Copalli rum sponsored our cocktail called Bewitching. Serving over 250 drinks in 90 minutes, we know it was popular. If you haven’t tried Copalli we recommend the silver for an awesome Mojito or Daiquiri. We used the barrel rested in our signature cocktail at the event. Below from left to right are Aaron, our devoted rum sponsor. A full cast from the Bewitched party. Endora (Sunshine) playing bartender. And a shot of some of the revelers enjoying themselves.              The first of our Holiday gift ideas is from Cocktail Cadre. This line of shirts, mugs, posters and more are essentially architectural renderings of some of your favorite alcoholic drinks. Sunshine is wearing the Manhattan t-shirt during this episode. Cocktail nerds will love these designs and enjoy wearing them.                    Click the pic below to find out more about Copalli Rum. We wouldn’t recommend if we didn't love it. There is a place on the bar shelf for both of these offerings. Try gifting this and grabbing a bottle for yourself. We found them at Hi Times, BevMo and Total Wine.    Another idea for the liquor fan in your life. We tried this scotch and fell in love. Its lightly smoky, fruity and has some nice aged qualities. Enjoy this neat or on the rocks. We have not tried this in a cocktail yet but there is still time for that. Try Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve.  May we suggest a gift for someone who has nothing or everything. Most people like to color, paint, be creative. These Cat Butt coloring books belong on your kitchen fridge. Include a nice set of coloring pencils and your special someone will have hours a fun. Or misery. Perhaps a restraining order filed against them.Just visit Amazon and search for “catbutt coloring book” and you will have about 100 options. We like this one.  Its Time! Sunshines Very Spicy Rum season. Watch this video for quick instructions and make your own spiced rum. Once you try Sunshines version you can adjust the ingredients to your preferences. There really is no way to mess it up…..sort of. 

We are BACK! Its been a busy and odd few months. Haven’t posted a podcast in a few months. Below are pics from our super fun Bewitched themed party at Tiki Caliente 12.<a href="https://copallirum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Copalli rum </a>sponsored our cocktail called Bewitching. Serving over 250 drinks in 90 minutes, we know it was popular. If you haven’t tried Copalli we recommend the silver for an awesome Mojito or Daiquiri. We used the barrel rested in our signature cocktail at the event. Below from left to right are Aaron, our devoted rum sponsor. A full cast from the Bewitched party. Endora (Sunshine) playing bartender. And a shot of some of the revelers enjoying themselves. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> The first of our Holiday gift ideas is from <a href="https://store.cocktailcadre.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cocktail Cadre.</a> This line of shirts, mugs, posters and more are essentially architectural renderings of some of your favorite alcoholic drinks. Sunshine is wearing the Manhattan t-shirt during this episode. Cocktail nerds will love these designs and enjoy wearing them. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Click the pic below to find out more about Copalli Rum. We wouldn’t recommend if we didn't love it. There is a place on the bar shelf for both of these offerings. Try gifting this and grabbing a bottle for yourself. We found them at Hi Times, BevMo and Total Wine. <a href="https://copallirum.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Another idea for the liquor fan in your life. We tried this scotch and fell in love. Its lightly smoky, fruity and has some nice aged qualities. Enjoy this neat or on the rocks. We have not tried this in a cocktail yet but there is still time for that. <a href="https://www.theglenlivet.com/en-US/the-collection/caribbean-reserve" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Try Glenlivet Caribbean Reserve</a>. May we suggest a gift for someone who has nothing or everything. Most people like to color, paint, be creative. These Cat Butt coloring books belong on your kitchen fridge. Include a nice set of coloring pencils and your special someone will have hours a fun. Or misery. Perhaps a restraining order filed against them.Just visit Amazon and search for “catbutt coloring book” and you will have about 100 options. We like this one. Its Time! Sunshines Very Spicy Rum season. Watch this video for quick instructions and make your own spiced rum. Once you try Sunshines version you can adjust the ingredients to your preferences. There really is no way to mess it up…..sort of.

453 Let's Get The Holiday Cocktails Pouring

Alrighty. This podcast is just a quick little something to hold y’all over till the Ladies of the Lounge are back behind the bar. Sunshine is solo this episode with a few quick topics and some listener feedback. MORE notes coming soon…got a party to go to

Alrighty. This podcast is just a quick little something to hold y’all over till the Ladies of the Lounge are back behind the bar. Sunshine is solo this episode with a few quick topics and some listener feedback. MORE notes coming soon…got a party to go to

452 A Zombie Went To Las Vegas

Turn the lights down, put on the exotica and mix up the Akashi Guava Sour. This new drink by Sunshine Tiki was inspired by our growing love of Gin. 135º East Dry Gin is a lovely herbal dry gin that mixes very well in a cocktail. All four hosts enjoyed sipping this while recording this episode of ZTL podcast. All four hosts are in on this episode of ZTL. Sunshine, Starshine, Kalani and Pumpkin are together for one of the rare times we can all be together. After many years of trying to wrangle the cats Sunshine realized that making the ladies wear their headphones helped to keep them in line. When they can hear their own off topic conversation.This episode focuses on listener mail and feedback. We had several fan submissions to discuss as well as some iTunes reviews that Starshine had been waiting for at least a year or two.    On this episode we again talk about a trip to Area15 in Las Vegas and our much anticipated visit to the new Lost Spirits distillery. The Area15 attraction is a vast indoor array of food, drinks, sights and sounds with many interactive experiences. Previously we shared how much we enjoyed our visit to the Meow Wolf Omega Mart installation. This time we are going to head into the newly opened Lost Spirits. This location is larger than the LA location and has several speakeasy style bars within. Tune in to the next podcast for our review. Check out the links below to consider making your own visit. We highly recommend this Las Vegas experience.      Go Ahead! Check out our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Soft cotton t’s with great sizing and a new tiki bar on each one. We wear them. We love them. So will you. 

Turn the lights down, put on the exotica and mix up the <a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/akashi-guava-sour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Akashi Guava Sour</a>. This new drink by Sunshine Tiki was inspired by our growing love of Gin. 135º East Dry Gin is a lovely herbal dry gin that mixes very well in a cocktail. All four hosts enjoyed sipping this while recording this episode of ZTL podcast. All four hosts are in on this episode of ZTL. Sunshine, Starshine, Kalani and Pumpkin are together for one of the rare times we can all be together. After many years of trying to wrangle the cats Sunshine realized that making the ladies wear their headphones helped to keep them in line. When they can hear their own off topic conversation.This episode focuses on listener mail and feedback. We had several fan submissions to discuss as well as some iTunes reviews that Starshine had been waiting for at least a year or two. <a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/akashi-guava-sour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> On this episode we again talk about a trip to Area15 in Las Vegas and our much anticipated visit to the new <a href="https://area15.com/experiences/lost-spirits-distillery/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lost Spirits distillery</a>. The Area15 attraction is a vast indoor array of food, drinks, sights and sounds with many interactive experiences. Previously we shared how much we enjoyed our visit to the <a href="https://area15.com/experiences/meow-wolf/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Meow Wolf Omega Mart </a>installation. This time we are going to head into the newly opened Lost Spirits. This location is larger than the LA location and has several speakeasy style bars within. Tune in to the next podcast for our review. Check out the links below to consider making your own visit. We highly recommend this Las Vegas experience. <a href="https://area15.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Go Ahead! Check out our friends at <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club</a>. Soft cotton t’s with great sizing and a new tiki bar on each one. We wear them. We love them. So will you.

451 Lost Spirits, Gin In My Tiki Drink, And Changing Your Tiki Name

Mai Tais

 Sunshine and Kalani here in the lounge for two cocktails and a LOT of listener mail. We have some serious catching up to do with our fans after taking so many weeks off. Conversation includes: Gotta Go Flamingo, Kate’s Lazy Desert, Hi Time wine cellar, pre bottled mai tai, home pickling and Sunshines very odd late night dreams. What are we drinking on this episode? The Sand Trap. Sunshine is not a fan of blends drinks but does have three recipes in his little book. This one is a take on the piña colada but lets just say its better if you don’t like those SWEET cocktails. One of our listeners again asked us to review Kate’s Lazy Desert airstream motel in the California desert. Sunshine and the husband have booked a stay and will share all the details when we get back. Till then check out the site yourself and think about booking.            &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png" data-image-dimensions="1538x1522" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="kld_logo_B&amp;WLetters2019.png" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a955b84a576e6c0445d9" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png?format=1000w" /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1000x662" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="northtoalaska.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a956a9adb72803aad43a" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg?format=1000w" /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg" data-image-dimensions="750x1125" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="lava.2.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a9575f13a15bd822add4" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg?format=1000w" /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg" data-image-dimensions="873x581" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="tiki4.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a958deec5816203342a3" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg?format=1000w" /&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg" data-image-dimensions="957x598" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="tink.2.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a959c2d40e67ec0ed8f8" data-type="image" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg?format=1000w" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; OK, this thing is ridiculous and deservers conversation. Just listen to this episode as we try out this potty training toy/gimmick for the kiddies. Yeah, we have one and we are not embarrassed.      &lt;figure class="          sqs-block-image-figure          intrinsic        "    &gt;&lt;a class="            sqs-block-image-link" href="https://www.hitimewine.net/spirits/rum/"      &gt;&lt;img data-stretch="false" data-image="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg" data-image-dimensions="250x100" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="" data-load="false" src="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=1000w" width="250" height="100" sizes="100vw" srcset="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=100w 100w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=300w 300w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=500w 500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=750w 750w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=1000w 1000w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=1500w 1500w, https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626579937478-SKEU020EXNBQUI1OS2VD/hi_time_logo_web_1615231481__35802.original.jpg?format=2500w 2500w" loading="lazy" decoding="async" data-loader="sqs"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;figcaption class="image-caption-wrapper"&gt;        &lt;p class=""&gt;Mentioned on this episode, our favorite booze emporium and EXCELLENT rum selection!&lt;/p&gt;      &lt;/figcaption&gt;&lt;/figure&gt; Even the snootiest cocktail snob sometimes has to make do with a quick cocktail shortcut…or go sober. When going sober is not your preference you may try one of the now many bottled cocktails. On The Rocks has a line of drinks including a Mai Tai. Sunshine rated this one 6 of 10 and recommends adding a squeeze of fresh lime and a dark Jamaican rum float. In a pinch this will do. If you have the ingredients and time it is recommended that you mix your own Mai Tai and store it in a large bottle for traveling. It will stay fresh enough for a day or two even without refrigeration if the alcohol content is 20% or more. 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<a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/sand-trap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>Sunshine and Kalani here in the lounge for two cocktails and a LOT of listener mail. We have some serious catching up to do with our fans after taking so many weeks off. Conversation includes: Gotta Go Flamingo, Kate’s Lazy Desert, Hi Time wine cellar, pre bottled mai tai, home pickling and Sunshines very odd late night dreams. What are we drinking on this episode? <a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/sand-trap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sand Trap</a>. Sunshine is not a fan of blends drinks but does have three recipes in his little book. This one is a take on the piña colada but lets just say its better if you don’t like those SWEET cocktails. One of our listeners again asked us to review <a href="https://www.lazymeadow.com/lazy-desert-ca" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kate’s Lazy Desert </a>airstream motel in the California desert. Sunshine and the husband have booked a stay and will share all the details when we get back. Till then check out the site yourself and think about booking. <code> &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png</a>" data-image-dimensions="1538x1522" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="kld_logo_B&amp;WLetters2019.png" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a955b84a576e6c0445d9" data-type="image" src="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png?format=1000w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336417-66BR0AVDUPZTDQPCF49W/kld_logo_B%26WLetters2019.png?format=1000w</a>" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg</a>" data-image-dimensions="1000x662" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="northtoalaska.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a956a9adb72803aad43a" data-type="image" src="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg?format=1000w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581335239-UOCMSMIPKNXROTFKORAZ/northtoalaska.jpg?format=1000w</a>" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg</a>" data-image-dimensions="750x1125" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="lava.2.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a9575f13a15bd822add4" data-type="image" src="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg?format=1000w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581336249-SAWKSOU9R6FQ7853ICSF/lava.2.jpg?format=1000w</a>" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg</a>" data-image-dimensions="873x581" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="tiki4.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a958deec5816203342a3" data-type="image" src="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg?format=1000w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337366-QSCXGYMT4187VXGVVNYG/tiki4.jpg?format=1000w</a>" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;img class="thumb-image" data-image="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg</a>" data-image-dimensions="957x598" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" alt="tink.2.jpg" data-load="false" data-image-id="60f3a959c2d40e67ec0ed8f8" data-type="image" src="<a href="https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg?format=1000w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/51a84ca0e4b054d2e0965975/1626581337874-8601KDF4BCVW4H5LYL3W/tink.2.jpg?format=1000w</a>" /&gt;&lt;br&gt; </code> OK, this thing is ridiculous and deservers conversation. Just listen to this episode as we try out this potty training toy/gimmick for the kiddies. 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When going sober is not your preference you may try one of the now many bottled cocktails. On The Rocks has a line of drinks including a Mai Tai. Sunshine rated this one 6 of 10 and recommends adding a squeeze of fresh lime and a dark Jamaican rum float. In a pinch this will do. If you have the ingredients and time it is recommended that you mix your own Mai Tai and store it in a large bottle for traveling. It will stay fresh enough for a day or two even without refrigeration if the alcohol content is 20% or more. 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Sunshine and Pumpkin hopped onto the bar stools for this episode on a warm June afternoon. When Pumpkin is in the lounge we have blends drinks. Sunshine does NOT have many of these blended cocktails in his recipe book so turning to classic drink recipes is always a good idea. Missionaries Downfall from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry. This particular classic 40’s recipe from Don the Beachcomber could be the best of the best when it comes to blended concoctions. Lime, mint and rum are perfectly combined for a refreshing drink that isn’t too sweet or too strong and can be sipped liberally. Conversation on this episode includes: Super hero movies just need to stop, Golden Tiki Las Vegas has new food items and great new decor, memories of the first ZTL podcasts, dead raccoons in the ceiling of our old apartment, a tiki bar t-shirt club giveaway and more.          As discussed on this episode we recommend the Tiki Plus app from Beachbum Berry. This app is filled with over 250 classic and modern tiki drinks. The app continues to be updated making sure it works on your newest iPhone. On this episode we make Missionaries Downfall using the recipe from the app and no one was disappointed. Previously on the podcast we have mentioned one of the great tiki events here in the US. Ohana Luaua at the Lake is every June in Lake George NY. Although the event is sold out and likely concluded by the time you see this, LIKE their page on facebook and be ready to book next year so you don’t miss the fun. If you enjoy great music, cocktails, pool time, shopping, room parties and more. The location in the world famous Adirondacks of New York is reason enough to attend. This is one event that we have not yet attended but hear only the best reviews from our regular podcast listeners.    Below, pics from the Golden Tiki. On his last trip to Las Vegas, Sunshine popped into the Golden Tiki as he always does. The bar has added some new food items as well as some great new decor and interactive birds who have a naughty preoccupation with adult language. Listen to the show for more details and you will be compelled to visit for yourself. Oh, and the video poker is usually great!            We love Tiki Bar T-shirt Club. Every month a new shirt delivered right to your door through subscription. Or, go to the site and order just the one you want. Soft cotton T’s that look great on everyone and come in a great range of sizes for men and women. Get your!!!

Sunshine and Pumpkin hopped onto the bar stools for this episode on a warm June afternoon. When Pumpkin is in the lounge we have blends drinks. Sunshine does NOT have many of these blended cocktails in his recipe book so turning to classic drink recipes is always a good idea. Missionaries Downfall from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry. This particular classic 40’s recipe from Don the Beachcomber could be the best of the best when it comes to blended concoctions. Lime, mint and rum are perfectly combined for a refreshing drink that isn’t too sweet or too strong and can be sipped liberally. Conversation on this episode includes: Super hero movies just need to stop, Golden Tiki Las Vegas has new food items and great new decor, memories of the first ZTL podcasts, dead raccoons in the ceiling of our old apartment, a tiki bar t-shirt club giveaway and more. <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beachbum-berrys-total-tiki/id835148977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> As discussed on this episode we recommend the <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/beachbum-berrys-total-tiki/id835148977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Plus </a>app from <a href="http://beachbumberry.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beachbum Berry.</a> This app is filled with over 250 classic and modern tiki drinks. The app continues to be updated making sure it works on your newest iPhone. On this episode we make Missionaries Downfall using the recipe from the app and no one was disappointed. Previously on the podcast we have mentioned one of the great tiki events here in the US. Ohana Luaua at the Lake is every June in Lake George NY. Although the event is sold out and likely concluded by the time you see this, LIKE their page on facebook and be ready to book next year so you don’t miss the fun. If you enjoy great music, cocktails, pool time, shopping, room parties and more. The location in the world famous Adirondacks of New York is reason enough to attend. This is one event that we have not yet attended but hear only the best reviews from our regular podcast listeners. <a href="http://www.fraternalorderofmoai.org/ohana/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Below, pics from the <a href="https://www.thegoldentiki.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Tiki</a>. On his last trip to Las Vegas, Sunshine popped into the Golden Tiki as he always does. The bar has added some new food items as well as some great new decor and interactive birds who have a naughty preoccupation with adult language. Listen to the show for more details and you will be compelled to visit for yourself. Oh, and the video poker is usually great! <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We love <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-shirt Club</a>. Every month a new shirt delivered right to your door through subscription. Or, go to the site and order just the one you want. Soft cotton T’s that look great on everyone and come in a great range of sizes for men and women. Get your!!!

414 Vegan Missionaries Downfall And The Bar Flies Who Like Them More Than Marvel Super Hero Movies

The last new podcast from the ZTL crew was March 15 2021. Apparently we all needed three months off. As all of your hosts started to either return to work or get ready for workplaces that are reopening to the public, things got a little crazy. This episode was almost a little emotional to record. Sunshine and Kalani are behind the mic with a fantastic new gin cocktail and no scripted talking points at all. Kalani does not like gin but she did enjoy Auntie PuPu’s Butterfly. The drink changes color when acid is added and looks amazing in pictures. It also tastes great. Follow the link for the recipe and try making this one at home. One tip. Get your own bag of butterfly pea flowers and start making the tea right away. Fun!This episode includes:Lost of listener mail and iTunes reviewsThe smell of space Mama Juana home infusing challengeTiki Oasis Arizona or AZTO actually happenedInebriated banter and a nice exotica soundtrack for your 60 minute jog, drive, flight etc.   Podcast listener Meredith asked if we had come across a spirit from the Dominican Republic called Mama Juana. And if we had, what would we mix it with. Sunshine had the “pleasure” of trying this infused rum/wine beverage while at Tiki Oasis in 2011 in an elevator of all placed. Not thinking about till the question was asked we have never bought any or mixed any. As luck would have it you can purchase a bag of Mama Juana herbs online and make your own without having to travel to the DR. Stay tuned for a future podcast when we can play with mixing cocktails with this Caribbean concoction.        Ahhhhhhh, the smell of space. Something most human beings will never have the opportunity to experience. A while back Sunshine noticed a kickstarter offer the chance to smell what the blackness of space is like. Turns out its like burnt meat, gunpowder and Bactene. You can still get a bottle for curiosity but be careful.  This stuff is POTENT!     Always great new designs coming from our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Get a one each month or just the one you want. Give a gift subscription to a friend or loved one. We LOVE Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. 

The last new podcast from the ZTL crew was March 15 2021. Apparently we all needed three months off. As all of your hosts started to either return to work or get ready for workplaces that are reopening to the public, things got a little crazy. This episode was almost a little emotional to record. Sunshine and Kalani are behind the mic with a fantastic new gin cocktail and no scripted talking points at all. Kalani does not like gin but she did enjoy<a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/auntie-pupus-butterfly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Auntie PuPu’s Butterfly.</a> The drink changes color when acid is added and looks amazing in pictures. It also tastes great. Follow the link for the recipe and try making this one at home. One tip. Get your own bag of butterfly pea flowers and start making the tea right away. Fun!This episode includes:Lost of listener mail and iTunes reviewsThe smell of space Mama Juana home infusing challengeTiki Oasis Arizona or AZTO actually happenedInebriated banter and a nice exotica soundtrack for your 60 minute jog, drive, flight etc. <a href="https://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/auntie-pupus-butterfly" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Podcast listener Meredith asked if we had come across a spirit from the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama_Juana" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dominican Republic called Mama Juana.</a> And if we had, what would we mix it with. Sunshine had the “pleasure” of trying this infused rum/wine beverage while at Tiki Oasis in 2011 in an elevator of all placed. Not thinking about till the question was asked we have never bought any or mixed any. As luck would have it you can purchase a bag of Mama Juana herbs online and make your own without having to travel to the DR. Stay tuned for a future podcast when we can play with mixing cocktails with this Caribbean concoction. <a> </a> <a> </a> Ahhhhhhh, the smell of space. Something most human beings will never have the opportunity to experience. A while back Sunshine noticed a kickstarter offer the chance to smell what the blackness of space is like. Turns out its like burnt meat, gunpowder and Bactene. Y<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/us/eau-de-space-fragrance-scn-trnd/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ou can still get a bottle for curiosity</a> but be careful. This stuff is POTENT! <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/28/us/eau-de-space-fragrance-scn-trnd/index.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Always great new designs coming from our friends at Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. Get a one each month or just the one you want. Give a gift subscription to a friend or loved one. <a href="https://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We LOVE Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club. </a>

449 Auntie PuPu Gets A Visit From Mama Juana

This tipsy & often obnoxious podcast is an absolute hoot. A cocktail companion unlike any other.

Boozy fun

Always entertaining and often educational :)

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Zen Tiki Lounge

Below left, Sunshine Tiki and Kalani enjoy Bitter Harbor in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Our newest tropical cocktail with fresh grapefruit and lemon juices along with several rums and bitters. We sported our green for St. Pattys day and sipped more than a few drinks.  On the right we cooked up a pulled pork style slider made with jackfruit in a tangy BBQ sauce.  This meat like alternative does have a slightly different texture than pulled pork, it is a little softer but not slimy or chewy.  Cooked up and on a Kings Hawaiian role this stuff from The Jackfruit Company is a great bar snack that your vegan and meat eating friends will like.     We have tried the BBQ, Tex Mex and Teriyaki versions of this tropical meat substitute.  BBQ and Tex Mex seem to be the best flavor and texture combinations.  Vegan deliciousness.   Join the entire crew from ZTL podcast at Tiki Caliente 10 this May.  Hard to believe this event has now been going for a decade.  The fun times and room parties may start to blend together in your inebriated mind.  So lets do it again.  Sunny and warm Palm Springs is begging you to visit and attend the hottest event this May.  Also, join our Tiki Caliente Room Crawl page on facebook so you get all the info about the 14 plus rooms and parties on the crawl.  And, there are still slots open (as of March 23) if you want to host.  to host you do need a room at the Caliente Tropics and a desire to make a cocktail for up to 100 people.  Amateurs and pros are welcome.   We LOVE Tiki Bar T Shirt Club.  Comfy cotton t's for men and women that always fit right.  A new tiki bar design each and every month.  Subscribe and get them all delivered right to your mailbox or buy just the one you want.  We wouldn't wear them if we didn't LOVE them.  

Below left, Sunshine Tiki and Kalani enjoy<a href="http://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/vpxdh3jbbsyy6o1h31oheutxs18cvs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Bitter Harbor</a> in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Our newest tropical cocktail with fresh grapefruit and lemon juices along with several rums and bitters. We sported our green for St. Pattys day and sipped more than a few drinks.  On the right we cooked up a pulled pork style slider made with jackfruit in a tangy BBQ sauce.  This meat like alternative does have a slightly different texture than pulled pork, it is a little softer but not slimy or chewy.  Cooked up and on a Kings Hawaiian role this stuff from <a href="http://www.thejackfruitcompany.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Jackfruit Company</a> is a great bar snack that your vegan and meat eating friends will like.   <a href="http://www.thejackfruitcompany.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We have tried the BBQ, Tex Mex and Teriyaki versions of this tropical meat substitute.  BBQ and Tex Mex seem to be the best flavor and texture combinations.  Vegan deliciousness.   Join the entire crew from ZTL podcast at <a href="http://www.tiki-Caliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Caliente</a> 10 this May.  Hard to believe this event has now been going for a decade.  The fun times and room parties may start to blend together in your inebriated mind.  So lets do it again.  Sunny and warm Palm Springs is begging you to visit and attend the hottest event this May.  Also, join our <a href="https://www.facebook.com/tikicalienteroomcrawl/?ref=bookmarks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Caliente Room Crawl </a>page on facebook so you get all the info about the 14 plus rooms and parties on the crawl.  And, there are still slots open (as of March 23) if you want to host.  to host you do need a room at the Caliente Tropics and a desire to make a cocktail for up to 100 people.  Amateurs and pros are welcome.   We LOVE <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T Shirt Club</a>.  Comfy cotton t's for men and women that always fit right.  A new tiki bar design each and every month.  Subscribe and get them all delivered right to your mailbox or buy just the one you want.  We wouldn't wear them if we didn't LOVE them.

397 Jackfruit And Tiki Drinks In The Bitter Harbor

Full podcast recap coming soon, for now listen to the show.  Just hit play above or subscribe via iTunes,  Overcast FM or the RSS feed of your choice.      WE LOVE TIKI BAR T SHIRT CLUB.  COMFY COTTON T'S FOR MEN AND WOMEN THAT ALWAYS FIT RIGHT.  A NEW TIKI BAR DESIGN EACH AND EVERY MONTH.  SUBSCRIBE AND GET THEM ALL DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR MAILBOX OR BUY JUST THE ONE YOU WANT.  WE WOULDN'T WEAR THEM IF WE DIDN'T LOVE THEM.  

Full podcast recap coming soon, for now listen to the show.  Just hit play above or subscribe via <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/zen-tiki-lounge/id128594474" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iTunes</a>,  <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes128594474/zen-tiki-lounge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Overcast FM</a> or the RSS feed of your choice.  <a href="http://www.thisisstolen.com/products/stolen-smoked-rum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> WE LOVE <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TIKI BAR T SHIRT CLUB</a>.  COMFY COTTON T'S FOR MEN AND WOMEN THAT ALWAYS FIT RIGHT.  A NEW TIKI BAR DESIGN EACH AND EVERY MONTH.  SUBSCRIBE AND GET THEM ALL DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR MAILBOX OR BUY JUST THE ONE YOU WANT.  WE WOULDN'T WEAR THEM IF WE DIDN'T LOVE THEM.

399 Smoke Your Rum Before Its Stolen

If you were on a deserted island with nothing but rum and Crystal Light, what would you do?  You will have to listen to this episode to find out.  But seriously, its a few days to Valentines as of recording this podcast.  Our cocktail is reminiscent of a sweet tart candy with dark rum and the smoothness of honey cream mix.  Pair this drink with a romantic dinner of chicken, fish or stir fry. We call it Mother of Pearl.  Continue listening to the show and join Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani on a trip down Valentines memory lane.  Or just keep in mind that your hosts enjoy a good drink and the inappropriate conversation that often comes afterwards.  Enjoy!   As mentioned on this episode, get great greeting cards designed by Jason Bitner on Zazzle.  Jason has designed a snazzy greeting card for any of your cocktail lover friends and family.  Buy several now and always be ready to with someone a warm cocktail greeting.     We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.  Soft cotton t's with a new tiki bar design each and every month.  Delivered right to your door.  Get a single shirt or subscribe and get them all each month delivered right to your door.  

If you were on a deserted island with nothing but rum and Crystal Light, what would you do?  You will have to listen to this episode to find out.  But seriously, its a few days to Valentines as of recording this podcast.  Our cocktail is reminiscent of a sweet tart candy with dark rum and the smoothness of honey cream mix.  Pair this drink with a romantic dinner of chicken, fish or stir fry. We call it <a href="http://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/vc5tpt2rzth4y7q37i2kl9lf7jypxf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mother of Pearl.</a>  Continue listening to the show and join Sunshine, Starshine and Kalani on a trip down Valentines memory lane.  Or just keep in mind that your hosts enjoy a good drink and the inappropriate conversation that often comes afterwards.  Enjoy! <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/bitnerdesign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> As mentioned on this episode, get great greeting cards designed by <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/bitnerdesign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jason Bitner on Zazzle</a>.  Jason has designed a snazzy greeting card for any of your cocktail lover friends and family.  Buy several now and always be ready to with someone a warm cocktail greeting.   <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We love<a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club</a>.  Soft cotton t's with a new tiki bar design each and every month.  Delivered right to your door.  Get a single shirt or subscribe and get them all each month delivered right to your door.

395 It Puts The Honey Cream Mix On The Skin

Its Oscar night and Sunshine wants nothing to do with it.  Who needs to see a bunch of entitled people get dressed up and ramble on about all the "amazing" things they have done?  Not us!  Thats a perfect time for a quick podcast with lite commentary and lots of exotica.  This show will best be enjoyed with a nice rum drink and a set of headphones.  Sip a Rumhattan in your dimly lit corner and enjoy 45 minutes of vintage exotica recorded from vinyl.  Featuring Arthur Lyman and Webley Edwards.  BTW, Sunshine likes a little orange peel in his Manhattan and his Rumhattan even though it is not the standard garnish.  Do not judge, but you may want to try it.     Join the entire crew from ZTL podcast at Tiki Caliente 10 this May.  Hard to believe this event has now been going for a decade.  The fun times and room parties may start to blend together in your inebriated mind.  So lets do it again.  Sunny and warm Palm Springs is begging you to visit and attend the hottest event this May.       We LOVE Tiki Bar T Shirt Club.  Comfy cotton t's for men and women that always fit right.  A new tiki bar design each and every month.  Subscribe and get them all delivered right to your mailbox or buy just the one you want.  We wouldn't wear them if we didn't LOVE them.  

<h3>Its Oscar night and Sunshine wants nothing to do with it.  Who needs to see a bunch of entitled people get dressed up and ramble on about all the "amazing" things they have done?  Not us!  Thats a perfect time for a quick podcast with lite commentary and lots of exotica.  This show will best be enjoyed with a nice rum drink and a set of headphones.  Sip a <a href="http://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/rumhattan?rq=rumha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rumhattan</a> in your dimly lit corner and enjoy 45 minutes of vintage exotica recorded from vinyl.  Featuring Arthur Lyman and Webley Edwards.  BTW, Sunshine likes a little orange peel in his Manhattan and his Rumhattan even though it is not the standard garnish.  Do not judge, but you may want to try it.  </h3> <a href="http://www.zentikilounge.com/drinks/rumhattan?rq=rumha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Join the entire crew from ZTL podcast at <a href="http://www.tiki-Caliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Caliente</a> 10 this May.  Hard to believe this event has now been going for a decade.  The fun times and room parties may start to blend together in your inebriated mind.  So lets do it again.  Sunny and warm Palm Springs is begging you to visit and attend the hottest event this May.   <a href="http://www.tiki-Caliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We LOVE <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T Shirt Club</a>.  Comfy cotton t's for men and women that always fit right.  A new tiki bar design each and every month.  Subscribe and get them all delivered right to your mailbox or buy just the one you want.  We wouldn't wear them if we didn't LOVE them.

396 I'll Take A Tiki Bar Over An Oscar Party Any Day

Just after recording this episode Sunshine came down with a rather annoying and life changing cold.  The full blog entry will be added after he gets to it.  At this point, not even making his own food.  Just NyQuil, lots of liquids and rest.  You will be happy to see that Pumpkin joined us on this episode.  After just two cocktails her conversation gets nice and saucy.     Pre mixed cocktails are generally total BS.  Several times over the history of this podcast we have taste tested pre made mai tai's, cosmos, hurricanes and others just because we were asked nicely.  And in each case we raised our noses at overly sweetened concoctions with too little booze.  Always ready for more punishment we were game to try these two entries from Studebaker.  A classic Old Fashioned and Sunshines favorite non tiki drink, a Manhattan.  First, the Old Fashioned is the better of the two.  At 30% alcohol by volume these are just like the actual mixed drink.  Sipping the Old Fashioned you can smell and taste the orange oils and the light sweetness of the drink is pleasing.  Toss in a garnish and you could serve this at most bars.  Not bad at all.  Next, the Manhattan.  Good but not as good.  We think they failed to add the right amount of sweet vermouth and bitters.  In both cases the added herbal qualities are missing from this "Manhattan".  Sunshine never wants liquor so he has aded both vermouth and bitters to this pre made drink.  All in all, they are both worth about $20 a bottle and the Old Fashioned perhaps a little more.     We LOVE Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.  Each month a new soft cotton tee that shows off a once popular tiki bar or restaurant.  Collect them.  Wear them.  Love them.  You will get compliments.  You can also gift a subscription to you favorite special tiki someone.  

Just after recording this episode Sunshine came down with a rather annoying and life changing cold.  The full blog entry will be added after he gets to it.  At this point, not even making his own food.  Just NyQuil, lots of liquids and rest.  You will be happy to see that Pumpkin joined us on this episode.  After just two cocktails her conversation gets nice and saucy.   <a href="https://www.studebakercocktails.com/products" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Pre mixed cocktails are generally total BS.  Several times over the history of this podcast we have taste tested pre made mai tai's, cosmos, hurricanes and others just because we were asked nicely.  And in each case we raised our noses at overly sweetened concoctions with too little booze.  Always ready for more punishment we were game to try these two entries from<a href="https://www.studebakercocktails.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Studebaker</a>.  A classic Old Fashioned and Sunshines favorite non tiki drink, a Manhattan.  First, the Old Fashioned is the better of the two.  At 30% alcohol by volume these are just like the actual mixed drink.  Sipping the Old Fashioned you can smell and taste the orange oils and the light sweetness of the drink is pleasing.  Toss in a garnish and you could serve this at most bars.  Not bad at all.  Next, the Manhattan.  Good but not as good.  We think they failed to add the right amount of sweet vermouth and bitters.  In both cases the added herbal qualities are missing from this "Manhattan".  Sunshine never wants liquor so he has aded both vermouth and bitters to this pre made drink.  All in all, they are both worth about $20 a bottle and the Old Fashioned perhaps a little more.   <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> We LOVE <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club</a>.  Each month a new soft cotton tee that shows off a once popular tiki bar or restaurant.  Collect them.  Wear them.  Love them.  You will get compliments.  You can also gift a subscription to you favorite special tiki someone.

384 Passion Fruit Cocktails And A Call For Psychotherapy Help

Three hosts in the lounge for this episode of ZTL.  Our drink is not one of our originals but comes from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry.  If you had only one app filled with tiki drinks, details instructions, history and an ingredient database...this is the one you want. Best Year was chosen as our drink because Sunshine vowed to try new things.  So, mixing up a cocktail with blue curaçao (yuck) and Rose's lime juice (not fresh and so many preservatives) isn't usually on our list.  But the recipe looked solid so we tried and.  And, all three of us liked it.  Listen to the show for much more detail including our t-shirt giveaway, upcoming events and more.   Vegan Seafood Rangoon!1 package vegan shrimp or crab (VegeUSA is available in many specialty markets)1 can water chestnuts drained and chopped fine4 oz. vegan cream cheese or other soft cheese substitute 2 chopped scallions (just the greens)1/4 tsp. black pepperSalt to taste18-24 wonton wrappersCombine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.  Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon into each wonton wrapper.  Seal wontons with water along the edges, folding over into triangles.  Press edges of wontons very firmly to prevent leakage while frying.  Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F and fry several pieces at a time until golden brown on each side.  Remove from oil and lay to rest on paper lined plate.  Serve with hot Chinese mustard, cocktail sauce or other dipping sauces.            Below are just some of the super fun greeting cards designed by Jason Bitner of bitnerdesign.com. Before Valentines Day is already here, order a few cards now and surprise your favorite cocktail snob with these cards that are blank on the inside.  Make Valentines Day or any day more special.  We really do love these!              Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club brings you a new shirt EVERY month delivered right to your door.  Subscribe and get one every month or order just the one you want.  We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.              Join the crew of the Zen Tiki Lounge podcast at Tiki Caliente!  The hottest tiki event now in its 10th year.  ZTL is hosting multiple parties and we want to see you there.  Buy your wristbands now, the event will sell out.  

Three hosts in the lounge for this episode of ZTL.  Our drink is not one of our originals but comes from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry.  If you had only one app filled with tiki drinks, details instructions, history and an ingredient database...this is the one you want. Best Year was chosen as our drink because Sunshine vowed to try new things.  So, mixing up a cocktail with blue curaçao (yuck) and Rose's lime juice (not fresh and so many preservatives) isn't usually on our list.  But the recipe looked solid so we tried and.  And, all three of us liked it.  Listen to the show for much more detail including our t-shirt giveaway, upcoming events and more.   Vegan Seafood Rangoon!1 package vegan shrimp or crab (<a href="http://vegetarian-plus.com/product/vegan-shrimp/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">VegeUSA</a> is available in many specialty markets)1 can water chestnuts drained and chopped fine4 oz. vegan cream cheese or other soft cheese substitute 2 chopped scallions (just the greens)1/4 tsp. black pepperSalt to taste18-24 wonton wrappersCombine all ingredients in a bowl and stir well.  Spoon 1 heaping teaspoon into each wonton wrapper.  Seal wontons with water along the edges, folding over into triangles.  Press edges of wontons very firmly to prevent leakage while frying.  Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees F and fry several pieces at a time until golden brown on each side.  Remove from oil and lay to rest on paper lined plate.  Serve with hot Chinese mustard, cocktail sauce or other dipping sauces.   <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> Below are just some of the super fun greeting cards designed by Jason Bitner of <a href="https://www.zazzle.com/bitnerdesign" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bitnerdesign.com</a>. Before Valentines Day is already here, order a few cards now and surprise your favorite cocktail snob with these cards that are blank on the inside.  Make Valentines Day or any day more special.  We really do love these!  <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club</a> brings you a new shirt EVERY month delivered right to your door.  Subscribe and get one every month or order just the one you want.  We love Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club.   <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="http://www.tiki-caliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Join the crew of the Zen Tiki Lounge podcast at <a href="http://www.tiki-Caliente.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tiki Caliente! </a> The hottest tiki event now in its 10th year.  ZTL is hosting multiple parties and we want to see you there.  Buy your wristbands now, the event will sell out.

394 Chloroform and Vegan Crab Rangoon Could Make This The Best Tiki Bar Ever!

Beachbum Berry

Aloha and Welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. Join Sunshine and Pumpkin on this episode of the podcast. By request we are sipping a blended drink called the Headhunter. You can find the recipe in the Total Tiki app as pictured below and created by Beachbum Berry. When we aren't creating our own drink recipes we rely on experts like the bum who has carefully researched hundreds of vintage tiki recipes from the 30's to today. With blendy drink in hand Pumpkin was ready to play Golden Girls Mad Libs and engage in a long edition of listener mail. A special treat for long time listeners is a trip to Pumpkins box for the mail portion. We hadn't climbed into the "mail box" in a few years.  Also on this episode: a taste of Mulata de Cuba, new bar set up tips, barware suggestions for the beginner, a short list of easy to find rums that everyone should have, update on our 400th episode celebration coming 9/29/2018 in Palm Springs and lots more.               As mentioned on this episode, we recommend you check out the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry.  Well over 200 tiki drink recipes that are well researched and all in one place just for your mixing pleasure. Each recipe includes ingredient links and resources so you always know everything you need to fix a proper drink.  And, if in New Orleans don't forget to visit the bums bar Latitude 29. If you buy just one drink app, this is the one for all your tiki needs and Beachbum Berry is the guru of tiki mixology.         Announcing our 400th podcast episode celebration! Join us 9/29/18 at the Reef Palm Springs for a four hour tour down memory lane with all four hosts of the Zen Tiki Lounge.  The Reef Bar will be serving some of our signature drinks developed over the past 12 years.  Plus ample classic exoctica to se the mood and tasty bar food to keep you balanced.  We will play Whats In Kalani's Bra which always includes "prizes" for those lucky soles who guess the most correct items in Kalani's over the should boulder holder. Oh, and did we mention this is at the Caliente Tropics hotel, where Frank and Dean among others used to play in the basement in the heyday of Hollywood and Palm Springs glory. This event is open to the public and all we ask is that you buy food and drinks while enjoying yourselves.              By request and played on this episode: Jellyfish by Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys   Join the crew of the Zen Tiki Lounge at Circa Caliente this October for 4 days of kitchy parties that stretch across the 1950's to 1980's. Its the theme event of the fall that you don't want to miss and the last rooms are on sale as of this podcast (8/5/18)   When you aren't wearing a luau shirt you want to put on a nice tiki t-shirt. Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club as a new design each and every month.  Every shirt is like tiki bar archeology, taking us back to a bar or restaurant that has long since closed but can live in our memories. Subscribe and get a new shirt every month or buy just the ones you want. 

Aloha and Welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. Join Sunshine and Pumpkin on this episode of the podcast. By request we are sipping a blended drink called the Headhunter. You can find the recipe in the Total Tiki app as pictured below and created by Beachbum Berry. When we aren't creating our own drink recipes we rely on experts like the bum who has carefully researched hundreds of vintage tiki recipes from the 30's to today. With blendy drink in hand Pumpkin was ready to play Golden Girls Mad Libs and engage in a long edition of listener mail. A special treat for long time listeners is a trip to Pumpkins box for the mail portion. We hadn't climbed into the "mail box" in a few years.  Also on this episode: a taste of Mulata de Cuba, new bar set up tips, barware suggestions for the beginner, a short list of easy to find rums that everyone should have, update on our 400th episode celebration coming 9/29/2018 in Palm Springs and lots more.   <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> As mentioned on this episode, we recommend you check out the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beachbum-berrys-total-tiki/id835148977" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry</a>.  Well over 200 tiki drink recipes that are well researched and all in one place just for your mixing pleasure. Each recipe includes ingredient links and resources so you always know everything you need to fix a proper drink.  And, if in New Orleans don't forget to visit the bums bar <a href="http://latitude29nola.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Latitude 29</a>. If you buy just one drink app, this is the one for all your tiki needs and Beachbum Berry is the guru of tiki mixology.   <a> </a> <a> </a> Announcing our 400th podcast episode celebration! Join us 9/29/18 at the Reef Palm Springs for a four hour tour down memory lane with all four hosts of the Zen Tiki Lounge.  The Reef Bar will be serving some of our signature drinks developed over the past 12 years.  Plus ample classic exoctica to se the mood and tasty bar food to keep you balanced.  We will play Whats In Kalani's Bra which always includes "prizes" for those lucky soles who guess the most correct items in Kalani's over the should boulder holder. Oh, and did we mention this is at the Caliente Tropics hotel, where Frank and Dean among others used to play in the basement in the heyday of Hollywood and Palm Springs glory. This event is open to the public and all we ask is that you buy food and drinks while enjoying yourselves.   <a> </a> <a> </a> <a> </a> <a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/sasaki3" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> By request and played on this episode: Jellyfish by Kenny Sasaki and the Tiki Boys <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fcircacaliente.bigcartel.com%2F&amp;h=AT1j133d9eOXM4K5PSBZnLV1HDgVCXMLiqmG5HuXjLh1HRZfAOWizBgno0UEisMagYYxgRCLkih4RjvHjeG8GZeWsro2uOvfzQkNlJl7_7sRKkaJA08vwu1jM3dEt-gCrg7n-4HYgpbgb2lbrCORbrqjaX1auyoo2_NJPNeyS9VOieVGmeHpBP46NYijOnKQ9ChP4nSk3Ua86z-DPCxMjNHbwr03WYlp9dopscHUFKJ96LB93rZuAhwMwr-WHfm2eY3iEKv_2kVSycQIwZqDQjS7-Awvh92bx9I7LlnDHQKnF8i0EnroLe4cFfAOmOZPrNc4iGm6NvY90NOFfCiLd1OEK9Qu5I0IV_oxRNr83hS27KmJSzPnLBHCbRBkLIblzlHIqKvY28703qx2fiEtiWO-9euoYL21ZdmP_NrIlDGswdeB_umkgThGBuWVbPMa3L6Ht1bAn0prBF3oh71iPiXT9fyFx4WSb8-MmE0bQg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Join the crew of the Zen Tiki Lounge at Circa Caliente this October for 4 days of kitchy parties that stretch across the 1950's to 1980's. Its the theme event of the fall that you don't want to miss and the last rooms are on sale as of this podcast (8/5/18) <a href="http://www.tikibartshirtclub.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> When you aren't wearing a luau shirt you want to put on a nice tiki t-shirt. Tiki Bar T-Shirt Club as a new design each and every month.  Every shirt is like tiki bar archeology, taking us back to a bar or restaurant that has long since closed but can live in our memories. Subscribe and get a new shirt every month or buy just the ones you want.

399.57 Blended Drinks With Beachbum Berry, Golden Girls Mad Libs And Circa Caliente

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