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Another amazing print from Shag with a great back

Another amazing print from Shag with a great back story. More details at Shagstore.com ... Posted @withregram • @theartistshag Inspired by Disneyland’s lost attraction “The House of the Future,” the Howard Johnson Resort in Anaheim has created “The Suite of the Future,” a real hotel suite that pays homage to the original space age show house. Howard Johnsons asked me to create a signature piece to hang in the living room and the result is this 23 color signed, numbered silk screen print, available exclusively from the Shag Store.

The print debuts Saturday, January 22. The Shag Store in Palm Springs will host a cocktail reception from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, and will be displaying rare and unusual pieces of art I’ve done for Disneyland spanning 20 years. The event is free and open to the public.

@hojoanaheim #suiteofthefuture #houseofthefuture

Don’t miss this tonight! … Posted @withregram

Don’t miss this tonight! … Posted @withregram • @thehulagirls Friday night on Spike's Breezeway Cocktail Hour we welcome the premiere authority on the history of Polynesian pop, Sven Kiersten.
The pre-party returns on IG Live at 6 PST, the YouTube show premieres at 6:30.

Sacred ground … Posted @withregram • @polynesi

Don’t miss ‘The Bum’ and many other special

Don’t miss ‘The Bum’ and many other special guests at @inuhele … Posted @withregram • @inuhele Mark your calendars for special guest @official_beachbumberry ”Jeff “Beachbum” Berry is the author of several books on vintage tropical drinks, the owner of @latitude29nola in New Orleans, and one of the most influential cocktail personalities of the past century. Don't miss your change to see his panel and meet Jeff in person! Link in bio for tickets.

Tiki Week at the Shag Store is off to a rousing st

Tiki Week at the Shag Store is off to a rousing start! … Posted @withregram • @shagstoreps SOLD OUT! Tiki Week started off strong with these two new tiki mugs. Each an edition of 100, they sold out online in less than 5 minutes!

Stay tuned by joining our email list at ShagStore.com

Tiki Week day two kicks off tomorrow at 9am PST!

https://shagstore.com

#ShagStore #JoshAgle #SHAG #PalmSprings #MidCentury #Cocktail #Modernism #Tiki #Art #FineArt #Summer #Party #Poolside #tikiWeek

The Tiki Times: Preview the main events for 2022 .

If you love Tiki and need an alternative to a cham

If you love Tiki and need an alternative to a champagne toast, look no further. Our obsession with overproof rum cocktails continues with a new creation featuring a host of uniquely Tiki ingredients. This Daiquiri riff is rich and spicy with a bombastic sweet and strong punch. But still light enough to sip several at your leisure. Say goodbye to 2021 with this potent potation.
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THE TIKI LOVER
(By Hurricane Hayward / The Atomic Grog)
* 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
* 1/4 to 1/2 ounce fassionola or passion fruit syrup
* 1 1/2 ounces overproof rum
* 2 dashes Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters
* 2 dashes Herbstura
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Shake with ice and strain into a small, chilled coupe. Okole maluna and happy new year!
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Substitution & mixing tips
* You can easily replace Herbstura (a 50/50 mix of Herbsaint and Angostura bitters) with one dash each of Pernod (or absinthe) and Angostura. Tiki Bitters is the perfect fit to round out this drink, but if necessary you could sub one big dash of allspice bitters (or liqueur).
* The 114-proof Tiki Lovers Dark Rum (sourced from Jamaica, Barbados, Guyana, and Trinidad) makes for a perfectly balanced cocktail, but you can still get in the Tiki spirit with another dark overproof mixing rum from the Caribbean with around the same ABV. We recommend Beachbum Berry's Zombie Blend from Hamilton Rum (118 proof), Hamilton Navy Strength (114 proof), and Pusser's Gunpowder Proof (109 proof). If you want to get funky, an overproof Jamaican (around 126 proof) is also quite tasty. You could even go for the gusto with a 151-proof Demerara rum (and bump up the syrup to 1/2 ounce). Whatever rum you choose, be sure to fully embrace Tiki culture by checking out Sven Kirsten's treatise at Tiki-Lovers.com.
* Stick with 1/4 ounce of fassionola (or passion fruit) if your syrup is on the sweet side. If you use a mild syrup (or 151 rum), 1/2 ounce may help keep things in balance.
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#jamaicanrum #barbadosrum #demerararum #trinidadrum #tikicocktail #tikicocktails #tikidrink #tikidrinks #daiquiri #homebar #hometikibar #atomicgrog

The Year in Tiki 2021: Take a look back at the yea

Another welcome holiday gift just arrived: The Tra

Another welcome holiday gift just arrived: The Trader Vic's "Modernist" mug and book set from Tiki Farm, a unique collaboration with author Sven Kirsten. I was lucky to place my order after they sold out at @tradervicseville and before they temporarily went out of stock at TikiFarm.com. The Modernist mug by @tikifarm is packaged with a 48-page hardbound book written by Polynesian Pop historian @sventiki in collaboration with Eve Bergeron, granddaughter of Trader Vic. I can't wait to learn more about mid-century modernism while enjoying a cool cocktail in the mug. #themodernist #tradervics #tiki #tikifarm #tikimug #tikimugs #midcenturymodern #svenkirsten

Some great @the_maikai_restaurant artifacts in the

Some great @the_maikai_restaurant artifacts in the Oceanic Arts archives! A cool share in honor of the 65th anniversary. Can't wait to see the upcoming book!
… Posted @withregram • @peekaboogallery OCEANIC ARTS: The Godfathers of TIKI

ON THE OCCASION OF THE 65th ANNIVERSARY of the beloved MAI-KAI in Ft Lauderdale, Florida, we at PEEKABOO GALLERY and OCEANIC ARTS salute them!

OA and the MAI-KAI go way back to the infancy of both companies. Both started in 1956 and both were a first for their young owners. Bob Van Oosting and LeRoy Schmaltz began outfitting the MAI-KAI in it’s first year of operation through Robert Carter’s, CARGOES by CARTER. Later, both Carter and Schmaltz-Van Oosting continued to supply decor and materials to the venue. Bob recalls Jack Thornton coming out from Florida to cement relationships with them, Carter, Eli Hedley and of course, Barney West. The first picture was taken by OA pal, George Nakashima who will eventually remodel the MAI-KAI in the 1960s for its huge expansions. The PNG shield seen in the second color photo was taken in 1957 at the BIG GREEN BARN when Bob and LeRoy sent at big shipment of decor to the MAI-KAI. The third pic is of a letter with a great story behind it…but, we don’t want to spoil the story until you read the OA book!

Congrats, MAI-KAI! May you continue to reign as THE GREATEST Tiki Temple to ever exist!

Great Tiki Tidbits like this and more in our new, 500 page book on Tiki history in OCEANIC ARTS: The Godfathers of TIKI! Pre-Order your copy now! Shipping in the new year. LINK IN BIO!

Happy birthday Mai-Kai! We can’t wait to come ba

Happy birthday Mai-Kai! We can’t wait to come back! … Posted @withregram • @the_maikai_restaurant It’s our 65th birthday! 🎉 So many memories and so many more to come! Thank you all for your support and we can’t wait to see you at the #MaiKai in 2022 🌺 ✨
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#maikairestaurant #thisis65 #maikaihistory

Santa stopped by the @floridarumsociety store on h

Santa stopped by the @floridarumsociety store on his way to The Atomic Grog. Mahalo to Sarasota Liquor Locker, @edrumguy and @worthyparkestate. Okole maluna and mele kalikimaka! #floridarumsociety #rum #hamiltonrum #caribbeanrum #jamaicanrum #demerararum #realrum

Because Santa works so hard, he deserves to cut lo

Because Santa works so hard, he deserves to cut loose a little, right? A great way to accomplish this is with one of our favorite Christmas cocktails: The Night Santa Went Crazy by Brian Maxwell, aka @shakerofspirits (the wizard behind the bar at @hiddenharborpgh). But because these recent years have been even more stressful, we tweaked Brian's recipe just a bit for maximum impact ...

The Night Santa Went Really Crazy (And Made a Double)
* 2 oz 151 proof Demerara rum
* 1 oz overproof Jamaican rum
* 1/2 oz allspice dram
* 1/2 oz cinnamon syrup
* 1/2 oz ginger syrup
* 1 1/2 oz lime juice
* 4 dashes Angostura bitters
* 2 dashes ansinthe

Footed pilsner or collins glass. Whip shake and pour unstrained. Top with crushed ice. Top with mint sprigs, flower, swizzle, powdered sugar and tiny Santa hat. (We were happy pulse blending ours with 2 cups of crushed ice.)

This spiced-up version of a Cobra's Fang is extremely dangerous in its original format, let alone doubled. Consume with extreme caution.

Okole maluna and mele kalikimaka!

#demerararum #jamaicanrum #shakerofspirits #brianmaxwell #christmascocktail #christmascocktails #tikicocktails #tikicocktail #homebar #hometikibar #atomicgrog

Merry Christmas! Here's an exclusive new tribute r

Merry Christmas! Here's an exclusive new tribute recipe for our social media followers: The Barrel Before Christmas, as served at @the_maikai_restaurant during the 2019 holiday season. A festive version of the historic Polynesian palace's iconic Barrel O' Rum, which we hope to enjoy again next year in the renovated Mai-Kai. In the meantime, check out this close approximation:

THE BARREL BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(Tribute recipe by Jim “Hurricane” Hayward)

* 2 ounces white Puerto Rican or Virgin Islands rum
* 2 ounces Lemon Hart Blackpool spiced rum ***
* 1/4 ounce Lemon Hart 151 rum ***
* 1.5 ounces fresh orange juice
* 1.5 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
* 1 ounce fresh lime juice
* 1 ounce passion fruit syrup
* ½ ounce honey mix (2 parts honey, 1 part water)
* ¾ ounce club soda
* ½ teaspoon Don's Spices (or allspice dram)
* 4 dashes Angostura bitters

Pulse blend with a heaping cup of crushed ice (preferably in a top-down or spindle mixer). Pour into a ceramic rum barrel or large snifter, adding more crushed ice to fill. Garnish with mint and seasonal berries (or cherries) and a dusting of nutmeg. Mele kalikimaka!

*** The Mai-Kai featured @rumalways rums, including a splash of 151 to add a bit of danger. But feel free to use Hamilton 151 or another overproof rum. Lemon Hart's 86-proof Blackpool adds a unique dark and spicy flavor, but you could come close by combining equal parts of Sailor Jerry and Cruzan Blackstrap (or another rich and dark rum).

Stay tuned for the full back-story and an updated Rum Barrel review on TheAtomicGrog.com ... Okole maluna!

#tiki #tikidrinks #tikidrink #tikicocktails #tikicocktail #maikai #maikairestaurant #rumbarrel #rumalways #christmascocktail #christmastiki

Get into the spirit of the season! …. Posted @wi

Get into the spirit of the season! …. Posted @withregram • @alohanaps Only the warmest wishes to you and your Ohana this holiday season

🖼 by @jeffgranitodesigns

#melekalikimaka #tikichristmas #tikibar #tikicocktails

@theartistshag unveils his exciting new book. Look

@theartistshag unveils his exciting new book. Looks great! … Posted @withregram • @theartistshag The publisher Naylor/Wills just sent me the deluxe version of Shag: Palm Springs so I made an unboxing video. Hopefully some of you are doing the same thing Christmas morning. The deluxe and standard versions of the book are available at shagstore.com or the link in my bio. Music by Bensound.

We can’t wait to pour along with @velveteenloung

We can’t wait to pour along with @velveteenlounge and enjoy Santa’s Grog tomorrow on @tikitrail … Posted @withregram • @tikitrail @velveteenlounge is bringing some holiday cheer to the next #TikiTrailLive!
Let's make a Santa's Grog together during the POUR-ALONG!
.5 oz fresh lime juice
.5 oz orange juice
.5 oz falernum
1 oz dark Jamaican rum
.5 oz amber rum
.5 oz pimento liqueur
.5 oz Swedish punsch
A dash of Angostura bitters
Combine in a barrel or tiki mug with ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel and crystallized ginger.🍹

Our friends @jillmartiniwahine & The Shrunken Heads will be returning as our musical guests!

DRINKS, MUSIC, ARTISTS & OHANA
Tuesday December 21 at 6pm Pacific/9pm Eastern
Public Zoom Meeting: 724 724 4576

Festive seasonal cocktail #3 is a tribute to @the_

The Modernist is now available from @tikifarm! Onl

The Modernist is now available from @tikifarm! Only 450 sets are being produced. Pick up this fantastic collaboration between @sventiki and @tradervicsworldwide now! … Posted @withregram • @tikifarm “The Modernist” - Where Modern Art and Polynesian Pop meet!

Don’t miss the Tiki Farm edition online launch of the first Trader Vic’s, Tiki Farm & Sven Kirsten collaboration!

Purchases of ‘The Modernist’ Mug by Tiki Farm come with a 48-page hardbound book written by Sven Kirsten in collaboration with Eve Bergeron. The Tiki Farm edition of the mug and book is limited to a total production of 450 sets.

Learn all about the design that is the missing link between the 1920s European avant-garde movement and mid-century modernism. Fill the mug! Hold the mug! Read the book!
#modernist #tradervics #svenkirsten #tiki #tikimug #tikimugs #mug #mugs #modernart #polynesian #popart #tikitiki #tikitikitiki

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