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Recipes: Exotic cocktails at Altered State Tattoo’s 20th anniversary party

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Hurricane Hayward

The Atomic Grog had the distinct pleasure of serving up cocktails on Aug. 27 for special guests of artist Mike “Pooch” Pucciarelli at the 20th anniversary party for Altered State Tattoo, the South Florida shop that has gained him a … Continue reading →

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Lost Cocktails of The Mai-Kai: Take a journey to the exotic Island of Martinique

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Hurricane Hayward

This is the final review of the drinks that appeared on original 1956-57 era menus but were later retired. See below: Ancestor recipe | Review Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | More “lost cocktails” Of all the cocktails that disappeared from … 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 August 2018 See below: Our Hukilau review | Tribute recipes UPDATED Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide | Latest news on the annual Hukilau event Like an ugly stepchild, The Hukilau cocktail at The Mai-Kai is often shunned in favor of … 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

Updated October 2019 See below: Our Piña Passion review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe NEW 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 … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: Patriotism never tasted as good as the S.O.S.

Posted on January 29, 2012 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated July 2018 See below: Our S.O.S. review | Ancestor recipe | Tribute recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide Most classic Mai-Kai cocktails can be traced back to tropical drink pioneer Donn Beach (aka Don the Beachcomber), and the S.O.S. is … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: What could be Cooler than a Mai Tai history lesson?

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated July 2018 See below: Our K.O. Cooler review | Ancestor recipes | Tribute recipe Related: Trade in Vic’s Mai Tai for this classic | Mai-Kai cocktail guide It’s 1937. A budding Oakland, Calif., restaurateur named Victor Bergeron ventures south … Continue reading →

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Mai-Kai cocktail review: The quest for the elusive Moonkist Coconut

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Hurricane Hayward

Updated October 2015 See below: Our Moonkist Coconut review | Official Mai-Kai recipe Related: Mai-Kai cocktail guide The Moonkist Coconut is one of the most distinctive – and dodgy – drinks on The Mai-Kai’s vast and colorful cocktail menu. Don’t … Continue reading →

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