Link: The Myth (and History) of the Cocktail Umbrella →
"But how the cocktail umbrella came to be synonymous with the faux-Polynesian drinks movement we know as tiki is even more vague."
Proper garnishes remain important.
Link: The Return of Oleo Saccharum Packs a Punch →
"Oleo saccharum, which basically translates to sugar oil, is a technique entirely premised on sugar's ability to extract moisture. "Oleo saccharum is the process of extracting oil from citrus peel," says Bodenheimer. "It's really that simple, it's not a very complex thing.""
An oleo saccharum really does make a big difference in a punch. It takes some additional planning and effort, but not too much.
Tiki Oasis 2015 Bartender Challenge video
Please enjoy a short video of the Tiki Oasis 2015 Bartender Challenge. I was up there being judge-y on a Sunday morning.
Mai Ta-IPA?
Wait, what's this now? Firstly I think I would like to get this book that I just learned about, "Cocktails on Tap" by Jacob Grier. Also, I did not know that out in the ether was something (potentially) connecting my fondness for tiki cocktails and my fondness for IPAs. This Mai Ta-IPA sounds odd and wrong but I am going to need to try it.