Category Archives: Recipes

Mai-Kai cocktail review: Bring a friend and sink your teeth into the classic Sidewinder’s Fang

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Sidewinder’s Fang review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide It may sound and look intimidating, but the whopping Sidewinder’s Fang is the perfect cocktail for a couple to share while enjoying a romantic evening at Fort … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: This daiquiri is special in more ways than one

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Special Reserve Daiquiri review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Mai-Kai’s Special Reserve Daiquiri is a throwback to another era with its classic recipe and flamboyant presentation in a frozen ice shell, a lost art … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Hukilau is worthy of its famous company

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 27, 2012 See below: Our Hukilau review | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Latest news on the annual Hukilau event Like an ugly stepchild, The Hukilau drink at The Mai-Kai is often shunned in favor of … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Mutiny is a worthy foe in the battle of the tropical titans

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 8, 2012 See below: Our Mutiny review | Tribute recipe | Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Black Magic emerges from the shadows as a true classic There are many great cocktail debates, most notably the Martini (gin or … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Black Magic emerges from the darkness as a true classic

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated May 8, 2012 See below: Our Black Magic review | Tribute recipe | Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Mutiny is a worthy foe in the battle of the tropical titans Prior to the opening of The Mai-Kai in 1956, … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Mai-Kai Swizzle showcases old-school technique

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Mai-Kai Swizzle review | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Not to be confused with the deadly 151 Swizzle, the Mai-Kai Swizzle is a sweet and fruity mild drink that nevertheless rises above the mundane with a … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The delicious Samoan Grog wasn’t born to be mild

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Samoan Grog review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Many folks skip right over The Mai-Kai’s “mild” cocktails, heading straight for the medium-strength classics and high-octane strong drinks on the voluminous menu. But … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: If you’re ‘Passionate’ about tropical drinks, this one’s for you

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Pina Passion review | Ancestor recipe Related: What says ‘Tiki’ better than a drink served in a pineapple? Mai-Kai cocktail guide One of the most iconic images of the tropical drink is a vessel made from a … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Double your pleasure with the exotic and delicious Zula

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated March 7, 2012 See below: Our Zula review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Until recently, the Zula was one of the most mysterious (and deliciously distinctive) cocktails on The Mai-Kai’s 56-year-old tropical drink menu. … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The story of the Floridita Daiquiri rivals any novel

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated Feb. 28, 2012 See below: Our Floridita Daiquiri review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | The Derby Daiquiri: The Mai-Kai’s ‘$100,000 drink’ The Floridita Daiquiri, the legendary cocktail born in Cuba and reportedly consumed by author … Continue reading →

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