Category Archives: Cocktail reviews

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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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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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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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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Cocktail flights soar at Mai-Kai Mixer, reveal revolutionary use of rums

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Related: ‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ shakes up South Florida with rockin’ retro cocktail party Lemon Hart returns to the promised land | Mai-Kai’s cocktail family tree Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Exclusive bar and kitchen tour The first “Atomic Grog Mai-Kai Mixer” on … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide: Discover a fruitful and delicious tropical drink family tree

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated April 18, 2013 Related: Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide | Exclusive tour of the bars and kitchen Rums of The Mai-Kai | The Big Bamboo features big flavors, unique history Special events: ‘Mai-Kai Mixer’ shakes up South Florida with rockin’ retro … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The Big Bamboo features big flavors, unique history

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Big Bamboo review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mara-Amu is a second generation classic | Mai-Kai cocktail guide Discover a fruitful and delicious tropical drink family tree This is the 52nd and final weekly review in our … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Ignite your passion for flaming drinks with the Kona Coffee Grog

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

See below: Our Kona Coffee Grog review | Ancestor recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide This is the 51st weekly review in our yearlong series exploring the cocktails at the iconic Mai-Kai Polynesian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, and it marks the … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Tasty Tahitian Breeze is packed with tropical flavors, history

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated July 3, 2012 See below: Our Tahitian Breeze review | Ancestor recipes | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Though it appears on the surface to be a simple, light and breezy rum drink, The Mai-Kai’s Tahitian Breeze is … Continue reading →

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