Category Archives: Recipes

The Hukilau crowns winner of Deadhead Rum Cocktail Contest

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

When the organizers of The Hukilau, the largest annual gathering of Tiki enthusiasts on the East Coast, asked attendees to come up with a signature cocktail for one of their new rum sponsors, the response was instantaneous and ambitious. The … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: True origins of a lost classic, the Island Queen, are revealed

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 2, 2013 See below: Our Island Queen review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | More “lost cocktails” Over the course of more than 50 years, the outstanding tropical drinks at The Mai-Kai restaurant … Continue reading →

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How big a punch can Tiki Month take?

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

Every February, Tiki cocktail bloggers gather for Tiki Month at The Pegu Blog to share cocktail recipes, tips, tricks and musings about the state of tropical mixology. Why February? It has something to do with an escape from Mother Nature’s … Continue reading →

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Lost Cocktails of The Mai-Kai: The late Dr. Fong has a funky and famous history

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Hurricane Hayward

The concept of a “Polynesian” cocktail is somewhat of a misnomer. While most tropical drinks have names and imagery that recall Polynesia, most are actually Caribbean rum concoctions reinvented by American restaurateurs. One notable exception is the distinctive Doctor Funk, … Continue reading →

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Miami mixologist shows how to jazz up your tired old cocktails with exotic liqueurs at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

A worthy New Year’s resolution for any mixoligst would be to break away from the norm and explore alternative ingredients to make your cocktails stand out from the crowd. Today’s explosion in creative craft cocktails makes it difficult to decide … Continue reading →

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Lost Cocktails of The Mai-Kai: Take a trip back to Hanalei Bay

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

This is the latest in a series of reviews of drinks that appeared on the original 1956-57 Mai-Kai cocktail menu but were later retired. Included is the ancestor recipe that inspired it, plus a tribute that attempts to reinterpret what … Continue reading →

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Disney raises the bar for cocktails, decadent dishes and desserts at Epcot Food and Wine Festival

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Last year, The Atomic Grog spent one whirlwind day at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival, sampling food and drinks from 16 different marketplace kiosks. For 2012, Mrs. Hurricane and I vowed to take a more leisurely approach, so … Continue reading →

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Zombie alert: 5 crucial things you need to know about the deadly cocktail

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

The living dead are enjoying an unprecedented renaissance. From the excellent AMC miniseries The Walking Dead (based on the Robert Kirkman comic book series), to a never-ending stream of books, to “zombie walk” events springing up during Halloween season, it’s … Continue reading →

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Lost Cocktails of The Mai-Kai: Uncovering the influential Impatient Virgin

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

This is the second in a series of reviews of drinks that appeared on the original 1956-57 menu but were later retired. Included is the ancestor recipe that inspired it, plus a tribute that attempts to reinterpret what The Mai-Kai’s … Continue reading →

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Lost Cocktails of The Mai-Kai: The classic Demerara Float rises again

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 18, 2013 See below: Our Demerara Float review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: The delicious Demerara Cocktail just can’t stay retired | Mai-Kai cocktail guide Most fans of the spectacular tropical drinks at The Mai-Kai in … Continue reading →

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