{"id":3473,"date":"2022-03-23T13:02:17","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T17:02:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=3473"},"modified":"2026-02-23T06:28:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T10:28:56","slug":"tiki-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/tiki-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Classic Tiki Cocktails You Don’t Want to Miss This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

When it comes to crowd<\/span>–<\/span>pleasing cocktails, <\/span><\/span>tiki cocktails<\/span><\/span> are in a league of their own. The <\/span><\/span>best tiki cocktails<\/span><\/span> go all out on the tropical vibe. They\u2019re sweet, <\/span><\/span>mostly made with rum, and always with <\/span>a <\/span>flamboyant, vibrant garnish bursting out of the glass. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The tiki craze <\/span><\/span>spawned from the Great Depression when two kingpins wanted to create a cheery distraction from the doom and gloom. <\/span><\/span>Donn Beach (aka Don the Beachcomber) and Victor Bergeron (aka Trader Vic)<\/span><\/span> exploded onto the California scene in the 30s and started <\/span><\/span>playing one-upmanship with their faux tropical paradise bars <\/span><\/span>and t<\/span><\/span>iki cocktail recipes<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span> Here are a few cocktails from Don and Trader Vic\u2019s legacy. Big thanks!<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Frozen<\/p>\n

We start our list with a pin-up of the best beach cocktails<\/a>, the Pi\u00f1a Colada. Undeniably tastier when sipped within earshot of lapping waves, this grown-up pineapple milkshake is silky smooth and sweetened with cream of coconut and fresh lime juice. This cocktail is a must for any reputable classic tiki cocktails list.<\/p>\n

2. Rum Punch<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Rum<\/p>\n

Rum Punch is one of those perfect tiki cocktails that channels swashbuckling Jack Sparrow vibes. When the need for watching Pirates of the Caribbean<\/i> films on a rainy day with a bunch of friends strikes, make a jug of this sweet and sour tiki cocktail to bring a little sunshine.<\/p>\n

3. Mai Tai<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Refreshing<\/p>\n

The Mai Tai is the<\/i> quintessential tiki drink poured with both dark and light rum. This tropical sip is tart and sweet, shaken with fresh lime juice, an orange liqueur like Grand Marnier<\/a>, and orgeat syrup. Orgeat is an almond syrup made with a little orange flower water that makes this tiki cocktail stand out from the crowd. There is a good reason a Mai Tai is on the International Bartenders Association’s official list of cocktails<\/a> \u2015 it\u2019s one of the classic tiki cocktails!<\/p>\n

4. Zombie Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Two<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s introduce the Zombie cocktail\u2014if you haven\u2019t already tried this easy fruity cocktail recipe. This tiki bar classic is a tad potent, shaken up with equal measures of Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum<\/a> and Wray and Nephew<\/a> overproof rum, lime juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine. The double rum kick is balanced with the super sweet juice and grenadine combo. If you\u2019re not under the shade of a palm tree, make sure you have a colorful umbrella bursting out of the top of your glass for all the retro vibes.<\/p>\n

Also see<\/strong>: Caribbean Inspiration: Falernum Cocktails to Try<\/a><\/p>\n

5. Hurricane Cocktail<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

The Hurricane cocktail is another of the classic tiki cocktails that include both light and dark rum. Pick a top-drawer one from the aged Maison La Mauny<\/a>\u00a0range, Appleton Estate Signature<\/a>, or the Trois Rivi\u00e8res<\/a> collection from Martinique. The duo of rums is mixed with fresh orange and passion fruit juice, a dash of simple syrup and grenadine, and a good squeeze of lime to bring it all together! Make sure you honor the name and pour it in a hurricane glass for all the island vibes.<\/p>\n

Learn more<\/strong>: The Best Beach Cocktails to Sip this Summer<\/a><\/p>\n

6. Navy Grog<\/a><\/h2>\n

\"Navy<\/p>\n

Poured with a trifecta of rum, this tiki drink combines all three types of rum in one boozy powerhouse of a cocktail. Gold rum gives rich caramel notes, which mix perfectly with the fruity brightness of white rum and the spice of dark rum.<\/p>\n

7. Three Dots and a Dash<\/h2>\n

\"Three<\/p>\n

Anyone who’s down with Morse code will know that three dots and a dash <\/i>stand for V for Victory. This tropical cocktail was created by the kingpin of tiki cocktails, Donn Beach, during WWII, and is a classic rum, syrup, and juice combo.<\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n