Category Archives: Mai-Kai

Mai-Kai cocktail review: A delightful after-dinner drink for wahines … and men too

See below: Our Wahine Delight review | Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide A common misconception about tropical drinks is the notion that they’re “girly.” While they do tend to be sweet and flamboyant, many of the best Tiki cocktails – especially … Continue reading

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

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 Mixer’ on June 9 serves up cocktail flights, live music and DJ dance party

Join The Atomic Grog on Saturday, June 9, for a special party featuring exclusive flights of Mai-Kai cocktails, live surf music, and a DJ spinning retro tunes all night long. The event runs from 6 to 11 p.m. in The … Continue reading

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Rums of The Mai-Kai: Legendary Lemon Hart returns to the promised land

Updated May 15, 2012 See below: Mai-Kai Lemon Hart cocktails | “Dagger” cocktails | Appleton cocktails SPECIAL EVENT: ‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ on June 9 serves up cocktail flights, live music and DJ Related: Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Exclusive tour of The … Continue reading

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

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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Hukilau rewind: A whirlwind weekend of tropical delights

* More photos and recaps: Facebook page | Facebook group * Press coverage: Special audio feature and story from NPR | Broward New Times photos * More coverage from The Atomic Grog * Coming soon: Official photos from Go11 Media … Continue reading

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The Mai-Kai is going mobile: We definitely need an app for that

UPDATE: April 26, 2012 As not-so-subtly hinted at below, a special announcement was made on Saturday, April 21, at The Mai-Kai during The Hukilau main event that indeed a new drink app has been developed by Go11 Media and will … Continue reading

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Got Tiki trepidation? Here’s a Hukilau survival guide

The 2012 Hukilau will be held Thursday through Sunday, April 19-22, at The Mai-Kai and several Fort Lauderdale beachside hotels. Official sites: TheHukilau.com | Facebook To the uninitiated, this week’s avalanche of Tiki culture, retro art and music, rum drinks … Continue reading

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

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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Get a Ph.D in rum appreciation this week at Miami festival

Miami Rum Renaissance Festival: Monday-Sunday, April 16-22, at the Deauville Beach Resort, Miami Beach, plus other locations. Featuring rum tastings, VIP parties, celebrity seminars and more. Previous: Miami rum festival events include The Mai-Kai, week of VIP parties Miami festival … Continue reading

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