{"id":4219,"date":"2012-06-09T12:58:16","date_gmt":"2012-06-09T16:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/?page_id=4219"},"modified":"2026-03-12T22:57:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T02:57:49","slug":"mai-kai-cocktail-recipes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.slammie.com\/atomicgrog\/blog\/mai-kai-cocktail-guide\/mai-kai-cocktail-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Mai-Kai Cocktail Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Compiled by Hurricane Hayward \/ The Atomic Grog<\/i>
\n(Click on hyperlinks for recipes, photos, home-bartending tips)<\/em><\/p>\n

Updated March 2026<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Mai-Kai<\/a>
\nMai-Kai Rum No. 1: Everything you need to know about historic restaurant’s signature spirit<\/a><\/strong> NEW<\/B><\/FONT>
\nAnswers to common questions about the new 100-proof blend from Barbados and Jamaica, bottled exclusively for the Mai-Kai.
\nCLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ<\/a><\/strong>
\nNew cocktail recipes: <\/strong> Daiquiri No. 1<\/a> | Hammerhead Bite<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Mai-Kai<\/a>
\n2026 UPDATE:<\/B><\/FONT> Mai-Kai kicks off 2026 with new food and drink menus, special events<\/a><\/strong>
\n The historic South Florida restaurant remains laser-focused on improving the cocktails, food and guest experience.
\n• Cocktail menu: Modern tropics added, classics enhanced<\/a> | New drink ratings<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Okole
\nOkole Maluna Society: The Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide<\/strong><\/a>
\nHurricane Hayward reviews and rates current and past tropical drinks, reveals ancestor and tribute recipes.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
\nNEW TRIBUTE RECIPES<\/b><\/span>
\n• Christmas Barrel<\/a><\/strong> from the 2025 Christmas menu.
\n• Pineapple of Perdition<\/a><\/strong> from the 2025 Hulaween menu.<\/p>\n

UPDATES BELOW ARE FROM BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 2024 REOPENING<\/em>
\nNew recipes from the current menus coming soon!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is a handy index of all the cocktails reviewed in our Mai-Kai Cocktail Guide<\/a>. They’re listed alphabetically by source for easy reference. Check the guide and the links below for full details and more on these amazing drinks.<\/p>\n

PRE-2024 RECIPES<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

AUTHENTIC RECIPES (7)<\/i><\/p>\n

Banana Daiquiri<\/a>
\nBarrel O’ Rum<\/a>
\nDerby Daiquiri<\/a>
\nFloridita Daiquiri<\/a>
\nMara-Amu<\/a>
\nMoonkist Coconut<\/a>
\nShrunken Skull<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Mai-Kai on a desolate stretch of Federal Highway shortly after its 1956 opening. It’s now complete boxed in by development.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RETIRED AUTHENTIC RECIPES (6)<\/i><\/p>\n

Big Bamboo<\/a>
\nCuban Daiquiri<\/a>
\nDemerara Cocktail<\/a>
\nDemerara Float<\/a>
\nLast Rites<\/a>
\nTiki Swizzle<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cocktails<\/a>
Cocktails in The Molokai bar are timeless. This photo was probably taken decades ago, but it could have been yesterday. (Courtesy of The Mai-Kai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

ANCESTOR RECIPES (36)<\/i><\/p>\n

151 Swizzle<\/a>
\nBarrel O’ Rum<\/a>
\nBora Bora<\/a>
\nCobra’s Kiss<\/a>
\nDeep Sea Diver<\/a>
\nGardenia Lei<\/a>
\nHidden Pearl<\/a><\/p>\n

Jet Pilot<\/a> (2)
\nK.O. Cooler<\/a> (2)
\nKona Coffee Grog<\/a>
\nMalayan Mist<\/a>
\nMartinique Milk Punch<\/a>
\nMoonkist Coconut<\/a> (2)
\nMystery Drink<\/a><\/p>\n

Oh So Deadly<\/a>
\nPi\u00f1a Passion<\/a>
\nPlanters Punch<\/a>
\nRum Julep<\/a>
\nSamoan Grog<\/a>
\nShark Bite<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The
The Barrel O’ Rum is The Mai-Kai’s signature drink. (From The Mai-Kai’s Facebook page)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shrunken Skull<\/a>
\nSidewinder’s Fang<\/a>
\nS.O.S.<\/a>
\nSpecial Planters Punch<\/a>
\nSpecial Reserve Daiquiri<\/a>
\nTahitian Breeze<\/a> (2)<\/p>\n

Tahitian Coffee<\/a>
\nWahine Delight<\/a>
\nYeoman’s Grog<\/a>
\nZombie<\/a> (2)
\nZula #1 and #2<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The cover of a vintage Molokai bar menu.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RETIRED ANCESTOR RECIPES (9)<\/i><\/p>\n

Demerara Float<\/a>
\nDr. Fong<\/a> (2)
\nHanalei Bay<\/a>
\nImpatient Virgin<\/a>
\nIsland Queen<\/a>
\nLast Rites<\/a>
\nLiquid Gold<\/a>
\nMartinique Cocktail<\/a><\/p>\n

\"A<\/a>
A 1960s era coaster.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

TRIBUTE RECIPES (38)<\/i><\/p>\n

151 Swizzle<\/a>
\nBarrel O’ Rum<\/a> (2)
\nBlack Magic<\/a>
\nBora Bora<\/a>
\nChocolate Snowflake<\/a>
\nCobra’s Kiss<\/a><\/p>\n

Deep Sea Diver<\/a>
\nDerby Daiquiri<\/a>
\nHidden Pearl<\/a>
\nHot Buttered Rum<\/a>
\nThe Hukilau<\/a>
\nJet Pilot<\/a><\/p>\n

K.O. Cooler<\/a>
\nMai-Kai Blizzard<\/a>
\nMai-Kai Special<\/a>
\nMai-Kai Swizzle<\/a>
\nMai Tai<\/a>
\nMartinique Milk Punch<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>
The Molokai Girls show off some of the many cocktails available in the bar in May 2016. (Courtesy of The Mai-Kai)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mutiny<\/a>
\nOh So Deadly<\/a>
\nPi\u00f1a Colada<\/a>
\nPi\u00f1a Passion<\/a>
\nRum Julep<\/a>
\nSamoan Grog<\/a><\/p>\n

Shark Bite<\/a>
\nShrunken Skull<\/a>
\nSidewinder’s Fang<\/A>
\nS.O.S.<\/a>
\nSpecial Planters Punch<\/a>
\nSpecial Reserve Daiquiri<\/a>
\nStrawberry Daiquiri<\/a><\/p>\n

Suffering Bastard<\/a>
\nTahitian Breeze<\/a>
\nYeoman’s Grog<\/a>
\nZombie<\/a>
\nZula #1 and #2<\/a> (2)<\/p>\n

\"Patrons<\/a>
Patrons enjoy a Mystery Drink in the 1960s. (From The Mai-Kai’s Facebook page)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

RETIRED TRIBUTE RECIPES (8)<\/i><\/p>\n

Demerara Cocktail<\/a>
\nDemerara Float<\/a>
\nDr. Fong<\/a>
\nHanalei Bay<\/a>
\nImpatient Virgin<\/a>
\nIsland Queen<\/a>
\nLast Rites<\/a>
\nLiquid Gold<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The
The Molokai girls serve up the Mutiny and the Mai-Kai Swizzle. (Mai-Kai photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

SPECIAL RECIPES (9)<\/i><\/p>\n

1862 Rhum Punch<\/a> (The Hukilau 2015)
\nThe Black Magic Cocktail<\/a> (Bonus tribute recipe)
\nBlood Island Green Potion #2<\/a> (Hulaween 2020)
\nDon Q Cocktail<\/a> (Miami Rum Festival 2014)
\nHamilton Navy Grog<\/a> (Hamilton Rum master class, February 2019)
\nMolokai Swizzle<\/a> (“The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown” at SoBeWFF 2015)
\nPupule Punch<\/a> (“The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown” at SoBeWFF 2016)
\nSantero’s Elixir<\/a> (2016 Miami Rum Festival party)
\nSpicy Hula Girl<\/a> (The Hukilau 2016)<\/p>\n

Total: 114<\/b><\/p>\n

Bonus recipes<\/strong>
\nShrunken Pumpkin Head<\/a>
\nThe Real McCoy Shark Bite and Special Reserve Daiquiri<\/a>
\nJoy Spence’s favorite rum cocktail<\/a><\/p>\n

Okole maluna!<\/i><\/p>\n

PLEASE DRINK RESPONSIBLY!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join The Grogalizer!<\/strong>
\nSome of The Mai-Kai tribute recipes have been added to the essential database of Tiki cocktail reviews. Help boost our ratings. It’s quick and easy to sign up.
\n• Go to The Grogalizer now<\/a><\/p>\n

**********************************<\/strong><\/div>\n

EXCLUSIVE MAI-KAI COVERAGE<\/strong><\/FONT><\/p>\n

\"Photo<\/a>
\n The 16 most iconic photo spots at the Mai-Kai<\/a><\/strong>
\nLearn how to get those classic shots on your next trip to the historic South Florida restaurant. We take you on an adventure via new and historic photos, plus video from Spike’s Breezeway to document the top locations inside and outside the historic Tiki temple.
\nSEE THE TOP 16:<\/strong><\/font> Jump straight to the tour, tips and tricks<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Answers<\/a>
\nAnswers to frequently asked questions about the Mai-Kai<\/a><\/strong>
\nCheck out our handy guide featuring all the basics you need to know to plan your next trip to the South Florida landmark.<\/p>\n

\"Mai-Kai<\/a>
\nEXCLUSIVE:<\/B><\/FONT> Mai-Kai Restoration & Reopening Guide<\/a><\/strong>
\nCheck out all past news, photos, video and deep details on the refurbishment and resurrection of the Polynesian palace.<\/p>\n

**********************************<\/strong><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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