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Updated October 2016 See below: Our Demerara Cocktail review | Official recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Demerara Float rises again | Mai-Kai cocktail guide More “lost cocktails” | Tropical drink family tree The Mai-Kai is world famous for its extensive menu of nearly 50 tropical drinks that date back a half-century or more. Everyone knows …
Updated March 15, 2016 See below: Our Martinique Milk Punch review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Rums of The Mai-Kai: Hamilton rums from Guyana fill the Lemon Hart gap Mai-Kai cocktail guide Don’t let the name “Martinique Milk Punch” fool you. This traditional rum drink, a popular classic during the winter holidays, recently …
Updated December 2020 See below: Our Yeoman’s Grog review | Ancestor recipe Tribute recipe | Navy Grog from Beachbum Berry’s Latitude 29 Related: Hamilton Navy Grog recipe (served at The Mai-Kai, February 2019) Navy Grog ice cone: Lost art revived by cocktail enthusiasts Mai-Kai cocktail guide It goes without saying that The Atomic Grog is …
Updated June 2023 See below: Our Cobra’s Kiss review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe * The ever-evolving story of fassionola UPDATED Postscript: The Cobra’s Kiss tribute on social media NEW Related: The Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Cobra’s Kiss is one of the hidden gems at The Mai-Kai, a complex and layered cocktail on the …
Updated Oct. 27, 2022 See below: Our Zombie review | Ancestor recipes | Tribute recipes Related: More Zombie recipes, facts, history | Mai-Kai cocktail guide * Beachbum Berry, Ed Hamilton join forces on Zombie rum blend NEW: The Mai-Kai’s deadly Zombie resurrected for Halloween, along with mysterious legend The iconic cocktail is available for the …
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Updated November 2016 See below: Our Oh So Deadly review | Ancestor recipe | UPDATE: Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Oh So Deadly is a deceptive name since the cocktail is actually from the mild section of The Mai-Kai’s extensive menu. It packs intense flavors, however, ranking it among the best of the mild …
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Updated Aug. 16, 2014 See below: Our Rum Julep review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide You’ll find many Rum Julep recipes online, but don’t be fooled by these pretenders. It’s a common name given to a myriad of cocktails that all pale in comparison to the Don the Beachcomber classic, …
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Updated June 21, 2015 See below: Our Deep Sea Diver review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Deep Sea Diver, one of the oldest and most distinctive tropical drinks at Fort Lauderdale’s Mai-Kai, can be traced back to the 1930s and tropical drink pioneer Don the Beachcomber’s original cocktail menu. …
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Updated November 2021 See below: Our Special Planters Punch review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: This Planters lacks the punch of it’s special cousin | Mai-Kai cocktail guide The prototype of the Planter’s Punch dates back 200 years and could be considered the template for every tropical drink that followed. The Mai-Kai’s strong …
Updated October 2023 See below: Our Shrunken Skull review | Ancestor recipe Official recipe | Tribute recipe | Bonus recipes NEW: Shrunken Pumpkin Head is a sinister, seasonal spin on the classic Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Our expedition through the mysterious tropical drink selection at The Mai-Kai takes a dangerous turn with another mid-century classic …
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