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Tiki Tuesday Talks

Tiki Tuesday Talks

By Tiki by the Sea

In an effort to address the current times, Tiki by the Sea is sharing content digitally to engage our community of trade and consumer enthusiasts! We want to ensure that we are continuing our mission of community building, education, and fun.

Tiki by the Sea is incredible stoked to bring you the Tiki Tuesday Talks series - a weekly session at 3 ET / 12 PT with some of the best in the business - education, cocktails and some fun. You can find the sessions on our Youtube Channel.
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Tiki Tuesday Talks: Going Green in Rum Production with Julie Reiner

Tiki Tuesday TalksOct 21, 2020

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The Tiki Soundtrack with Brother Cleve

The Tiki Soundtrack with Brother Cleve

Brother Cleve has spent his life playing in bands, playing records in clubs, and playing with booze in bars all around the world. He's also a writer, producer and X-rated party comedian. He drank his first Manhattan at age 10 and never looked back.  

When you're relaxing with a delicious, cold tropical cocktail, what should you be hearing besides the sound of waves hitting the shore? Long time DJ /musician and inveterate vinyl collector Brother Cleve explores the possibilities for the perfect tiki soundtrack. Evocative sounds from a palm tree covered world beckon....

Jul 27, 202101:04:32
Translating Heritage Into a Cocktail

Translating Heritage Into a Cocktail

This week on Tiki Tuesday Talks we have Translating Heritage into a Cocktail with Kevin Diedrich sponsored by Appleton.

Bartender/Owner Kevin Diedrich of Pacific Cocktail Haven and Kona's Street Market in San Francisco talks about the journey of translating Heritage into cocktails.

Kevin Diedrich is Tales of the Cocktail's 2020 American Bartender of the Year. He's also at the helm of the American Cocktail Bar of the Year — Pacific Cocktail Haven in San Francisco.

Jul 13, 202156:04
Rums of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, and ‘50s

Rums of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, and ‘50s

Wayne Curtis is the author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in Ten Cocktails,” first published in 2006 and updated in 2018. He writes frequently about cocktails, spirits, travel, and history for many publications, and was the spirits and cocktails columnist for The Atlantic magazine for eight years. He is currently a drinks columnist with The Daily Beast, Imbibe, and Garden & Gun. He was named Best Cocktail and Spirits writer in the 2017 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards and currently teaches at the graduate writing program of Johns Hopkins University. Wayne lives in New Orleans mostly, and Maine otherwise.  

Rums of the 1920s, ’30s, ’40s, and ‘50s

The Prohibition and post-Prohibition years were rum’s comeback era. After being eclipsed by whiskey, rum bounced back thanks to Prohibition and the liquors shortages of World War II. How did this happen? What were people drinking? How did rum then differ from rum today? And how did it evolve over those four decades? Wayne Curtis, author of “And a Bottle of Rum: A History of the New World in 10 Cocktails,” will discuss rum’s 20th century revival, including the role of exotic drinks in bringing the most flavorful rums back to the public's attention.

Jul 06, 202101:01:36
To the Batch Cave!

To the Batch Cave!

This week on Tiki Tuesday Talks we have To the Batch Cave! with Carley Gaskin sponsored by Plantation.  

Carley Gaskin, owner and self described “Punslinger” of Hospitality 201, an events, catering and consulting agency, will be discussing a few tips and tricks to make sure your event management and batching skills are executed to the highest standard. During this seminar, will be discussing batching techniques, juice and prep yields to avoid over prepping and event service best practices. Here will discuss everything you need to know to make your batching program and events a smashing success!

Jun 29, 202101:07:59
What the hell is cachaça?

What the hell is cachaça?

We're joined by Mauricio Maia aka O Cachacier - Global Cachaça Ambassador. You'll discover about 500 years of history of one of the most ancient and exciting spirit of the Americas. Versatile and flavourful, Cachaça can be the ace of spades of the modern mixology. Presented by Avuá Cachaça.

Jun 15, 202101:18:07
Modern Techniques At Home

Modern Techniques At Home

This week on Tiki Tuesday Talks we have Modern Techniques at Home with Nico de Soto sponsored by Plantation. Nico will show how you can make cocktail from home, with only a few tools. Techniques like fat wash, carbonation or even fermentation.

Jun 01, 202101:05:35
So You Want to Be A Consultant: Best Practices and Things to Consider

So You Want to Be A Consultant: Best Practices and Things to Consider

Guests: Chelsea F. Gregoire - Owner & Consultant   

What You'll Learn: When you show off your professionalism, savvy, and expertise, the question that often comes up is "do you consult?" Before jumping in and saying that resounding "yes!", there are things to prepare, situations to consider, and valuations of your capacity and time to do!

Now a consultant for five years in all kinds of hospitality businesses, Chelsea Gregoire of Drinkable Genius joins Tiki Tuesday Talks to give some best practices, tips, and insights into the world of consulting, so you can jump in with confidence.

May 18, 202101:04:33
The Making of O.F.T.D.

The Making of O.F.T.D.

Guests:  Jeff Berry, Scotty Schuder, Paul McGee, David Wondrich, Alexandre Gabriel, Paul McFadyen   

What You'll Learn: From the concepting to its final bottling, learn about the incredible journey that led to the making of Plantation OFTD, a truly unique overproof rum offering for your cocktail programs.  Join some of the OFTD Brothers: Paul McGee, Jeff Berry, Dave Wondrich, Scotty Schuder, Alexandre Gabriel and Paul McFadyen on a lively discussion about Rum and Friendship and bring home some great ideas on how to use it for the modern bar.

May 06, 202101:12:23
Back To The Future: Classic Tropical Cocktail Builds, Contemporary Ingredients and Techniques

Back To The Future: Classic Tropical Cocktail Builds, Contemporary Ingredients and Techniques

Back To The Future: Classic Tropical Cocktail Builds, Contemporary Ingredients and Techniques with Shannon Mustipher sponsored by Appleton.

Apr 20, 202101:17:03
Bailey Pryor on Rum: The First Global Spirit

Bailey Pryor on Rum: The First Global Spirit

Guests: Guest: Bailey Pryor - Founder & CEO - The Real McCoy Rum  

What You'll Learn:  This seminar focuses on the history, culture, tradition and production methods of rums from around the world, including a technical review of how a variety of stills work, why they were (or were not) adopted in certain countries, and how they impact the final product today.  

This presentation comes from 10 years of research by Bailey Pryor, seven-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker and founder of The Real McCoy rum, who has interviewed world-renowned rum producers, still manufacturers, historians and authors from over 11 countries.

This presentation contains essential information for serious rum fans, and is unlike anything you have seen before. THERE IS NO BRAND MARKETING IN THIS PRESENTATION, and it will provide you with an unbiased look at the complex and widely misunderstood world of rum. 

Apr 06, 202101:05:25
The World of Rum Punch

The World of Rum Punch

In Jamaica we love a great rum punch, especially when Wray & Nephew Overproof rum is utilized; the complexity adds unique character to the rum punch. Let’s explore the punch and it’s versatility through flavors which marry well with the fruity natural aromas and molasses overtones, our 4 cocktails will demonstrate the utility and balance Wray & Nephew offers to the World of Rum Punch!

Mar 23, 202144:38
Scandinavian Tiki with Selma Slabiak

Scandinavian Tiki with Selma Slabiak

This week on Tiki Tuesday Talks we have Scandinavian Tiki with Selma Slabiak sponsored by Svöl Aquavit. How Scandinavia fits into the Tiki Culture - How to use Scandinavian flavors in your tiki drinks (and what the hell is ‘Scandinavian flavors?) Selma Slabiak -Hailing from a long line of sailors, born and raised on the island of Thurø in Denmark, and have been bartending for 22 years, 12 of them in New York City. Tiki lover and keeper of Selma’s Bar in Ridgewood, Queens, and author of ‘Spirit of the North’, a recipe & story book about Scandinavian flavors and culture.

Jan 20, 202101:13:20
Tiki by the Sea Holiday Edition

Tiki by the Sea Holiday Edition

This week on Tiki Tuesday Talks we have Tiki by the Sea Holiday Edition with the alumni family sponsored by Dekuyper.  Tiki Alumni Family as we recap the year and look ahead to better times together while we make some fun holiday drinks! Guest appearances galore - hope to see you there with a festive outfit!

Dec 30, 202001:17:22
Pivoting Your Bar Program - Lessons from a Survivor with Karl Franz Williams

Pivoting Your Bar Program - Lessons from a Survivor with Karl Franz Williams

Pivoting Your Bar Program - Lessons from a Survivor with Karl Franz Williams sponsored by Dekuyper. 67 Orange celebrates 12 years old this December. Opened during the Financial Crisis of 2008, learning to survive lean economic times became essential. Those lessons learned and further refined during this pandemic have allowed us to thrive. This session will explore our keys to success.  Originally streamed 12/15/20

Dec 16, 202001:06:58
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Hot Tiki with Ezra Star
Dec 10, 202052:02
Tiki Tuesday Talks: The Next Wave with Mariah Kunkel

Tiki Tuesday Talks: The Next Wave with Mariah Kunkel

A critical survey of tiki and its culturally problematic elements, with emphasis on the cultures of Pasifika. Practical, actionable suggestions to help create more inclusive hospitality spaces will be examined and discussed.

Presented by Avuá Cachaça.

Unhindered By Boundaries

Add all ingredients to a shaker without ice. Dry shake.

Add ice to shaker. Wet shake.

Fine strain into coupe glass.

Add 5 drops of Angostura bitters to surface.

Nov 28, 202053:46
Tiki Tuesday Talks:  Consulting Contracts and Business Strategy with Julian Cox
Nov 19, 202001:11:56
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Community Spirit with Sly Augustin
Nov 16, 202001:25:08
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Doom Tiki - Creating Cultural Appreciation Through Cocktails with Chockie Tom
Oct 28, 202001:12:45
Tiki Tuesday Talks:  Going Green in Rum Production with Julie Reiner
Oct 21, 202001:03:02
Tiki Tuesday Talks:  The Art of Blending Part 2: From Blender to Slushie Machine with Jon Arroyo and Glendon Hartley

Tiki Tuesday Talks: The Art of Blending Part 2: From Blender to Slushie Machine with Jon Arroyo and Glendon Hartley

Part 2 to the original Art of Blending seminar that Jon Arroyo used to teach at Tiki by the Sea. This version focuses on taking your blender recipes and converting them into a Slushie Ice Machine recipe. We will also discuss tools and techniques, trouble shooting the machine, and how to clean.

Sponsored by Plantation Rum.


Hurricane Slushie

Pour ingredients into slushie machine. Serve in 12 oz glasses.

Strawberry Syrup
  • 2 qts chopped strawberries
  • 2 qts granulated sugar
  • 2 qts water

Steep strawberries in water on medium high until soft. Strain through chinios and place
back on medium heat. Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Take off head and let chill.

Passionfruit Syrup
  • 1 qt Passionfruit puree
  • 1 qt simple syrup

Blend puree with simple syrup equal portions.

Oct 19, 202058:42
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Building the Plate- How Culinary Philosophy Plays into Building a Spirit with Gunnar Gislason.
Oct 08, 202001:19:34
Tiki Tuesday Talks: All Hands on Deck—Why Tiki Must Get Green with Claire Sprouse
Sep 30, 202001:17:56
Tiki Tuesday Talks: (Trash) Tiki & Fermentation with Kelsey Ramage

Tiki Tuesday Talks: (Trash) Tiki & Fermentation with Kelsey Ramage

This week we have (Trash) Tiki & Fermentation with Kelsey Ramage sponsored by Appleton. In this session we’ll dive into 4 types of fermentation and flavor stability, so you can make the most of your flavors or ingredients whether they’re tropical or seasonal. This will include kombucha basics, beer/wine fermentations, lacto ferments and long extractions/liqueurs - safety, steps and recipes. We’ll then look at how to pull them into a delicious rum tiki cocktail!


Funky Dollar Bill

  • 50 ml Appleton Estate 8 year Rum
  • 45 ml Peach & Miso Wine (make ahead, see below)
  • 20 ml Cardamom Tea Syrup (make ahead, see below)
  • 15 ml Lemon Juice
  • 2 dashes Angostura bitters

Pop, shake, and dump!

Peach & Miso Wine

  • 1 kg Peaches
  • .5 g Champagne Yeast (to bag directions) E-118
  • 1 L Water
  • 3 g White Miso Paste
  • Caster Sugar

Heat water and dissolve miso paste, add sugar and dissolve, allow to cool to room temp. Clean, pit and flash blend peaches and add to water. Activate yeast according to package directions. Add all ingredients into a fermentation tub with airlock, or a glass mason jar covered with cheesecloth. Allow to ferment for 3-6 days. Strain and refrigerate. 

Cardamom Tea Syrup:

  • 4 Bags English Breakfast Tea
  • 1L Water
  • 1g Ground Cardamom
  • Caster Sugar

Boil Water and add tea & cardamom. Leave tea to steep 10 mins and remove bags. Leave cardamom in water until cool and filter through coffee filter. Add sugar at 1:1 ratio with water by weight.

Sep 24, 202001:20:32
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Launching a Brand & Adapting In a Crisis with Marc Farrell
Sep 16, 202001:02:16
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Finding Focus and Creativity Within Limitations with Alex Day

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Finding Focus and Creativity Within Limitations with Alex Day

There’s no choice but to find a way to get through the COVID crisis — but how we get through will make all the difference for our survival and growth. In this discussion, Gin & Luck (Death & Co, Proprietors LLC) partner and COO, Alex Day, shares his team’s approach navigating the crisis, pivoting their attention to fine-tuning their bars, and the tactics they’ve taken to modify their heralded offerings and experience in cities that allow limited occupancy.

Sponsored by Plantation Rum


Pins & Needles

Shake first 6 ingredients with ice and strain into a wine glass. Top with seltzer and garnish with mint.

To make Pineapple Gum Syrup:

The cheat method: heat 1 part white sugar with 1 part pineapple juice until dissolved

The real method:
Time: 10 Minutes Active, 120 Minutes Cooking

Ingredients

  • 150 grams Pineapple Juice
  • 150 grams White Sugar
  • 10 grams Gum Arabic
  • 1 grams citric acid powder

Tools

  • Immersion Circulator & Bath
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Gram Scale
  • Fine Gram Scale
  • Blender
  • Chinois
  • Glass Jar

Method

  1. Place an immersion circulator in a water bath, set to 140F
  2. Carefully measure powders and place in a blender; blend for 30 seconds
  3. Add pineapple juice slowly while blending, and blend for about 2 minutes or until all dry ingredients are fully integrated into solution
  4. Transfer to ziplock bag, remove air and seal
  5. Cook for 120 minutes
  6. Transfer bag to an ice bath until it reaches room temperature
  7. Strain through a super bag/fine strainer
  8. Place in sealable containers, label, and date
  9. Keep refrigerated
Sep 09, 202001:12:08
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Born and Raised in Paradise with Noa Laporga and Adrian Eustaquio
Sep 02, 202001:08:17
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Stories from the Sugarcane Trail with Ivy Mix

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Stories from the Sugarcane Trail with Ivy Mix

Join Ivy Mix, owner of Leyenda, as she walks through how she came into the realm of rum and into her deep dive into sugarcane spirits for her book Sprits of Latin America. Through stories of her travels, she will give an overview of sugarcane and Latin American rum.

Ivy is offering our newsletter subscribers free shipping on book orders made through the link above by using the code TIKISEAFREE at checkout.


Brooklyn Burro

  • 2 oz Plantation 3-star rum
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 0.5 oz pineapple juice
  • 0.5 oz ginger syrup
  • dash Angostura bitters

Shake ingredients together and serve on the rocks. Top with soda. Garnish with ginger candy and a lime wheel.

Aug 26, 202001:08:44
Tiki Tuesday Talks: The Queen of Rum - Catching up with Joy Spence
Aug 19, 202059:46
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Transparency in Alcohol Labeling with Bailey Pryor
Aug 12, 202055:42
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Pandemic and the Danger of Losing the Tiki Experience with Michael Neff

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Pandemic and the Danger of Losing the Tiki Experience with Michael Neff

A discussion about the fallout of Covid-19 on tiki bar culture with Michael Neff, master bartender and proprietor of The Cottonmouth Club in Houston, TX. As the pandemic rages and shuts down bars across the country we are in danger of losing the beauty of aspirational drinking and hospitality of the tiki bar experience.  We discuss the impact to guests, hospitality professionals, and the small craft brands that rely on the environment for discovery.

Sponsored by DeKuyper 


Yes You Not Me by Gaz Regan (can be found in his book, The Joy of Mixology

1.5 oz Beam Black Kentucky Cream (make ahead with Jim Beam Black bourbon; see below)

Whip shake to combine and serve over crushed ice. Garnish with three raisins to represent health, wealth, and happiness.

To make Kentucky Creme:
2 x 12 oz can evaporated milk
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup 2% milk
0.5 cup sugar
4 tbsp chocolate syrup (don't skimp! We use Ghiradelli)
2 tbsp instant coffee
4 tsp vanilla extract
32 oz Beam Black Bourbon

Combine all non-alcoholic ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Gently stir in whiskey. Refrigerate and enjoy for up to 7 days.

To make cinnamon syrup:
6 sticks cinnamon
1 quart sugar
1 quart water

Boil water with sugar, and when dissolved, break cinnamon sticks into pieces and add. Remove from heat and cover at least 3 hours (up to 24). Strain and seal in a sealed container.

Aug 05, 202001:09:42
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Bringing the Funk in Cocktails with Shannon Mustipher

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Bringing the Funk in Cocktails with Shannon Mustipher

"Funk" is a term usually associated with Jamaican rums. Shannon Mustipher would like to explore that and push it further, with unlikely flavors and ingredients. She will be preparing the Poolside, a cocktail featured in her book.

Sponsored by Avuá Cachaça

Poolside You'll need:

Combine in a blender with light ice. Flashblend for 10-15 seconds. Pour into a chilled Collins glass and garnish with grated lime skin.

To make the banana milk, puree 3 ripe bananas with 1/2 cup of water. Optionally add 4-6 oz clove simple syrup for additional body and sweetness.

This cocktail is featured on page 84 of Shannon's book. It has the creaminess of a piña colada with dialed-back sweetness.

Jul 31, 202001:07:26
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Tiki - the Intoxicating Flavors of Colonization with Mariah Kunkel
Jul 31, 202001:12:51
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Botanical Spirits in Tiki with Allen Katz

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Botanical Spirits in Tiki with Allen Katz

Tiki is more than just rum. Botanical spirits (especially gin) played a role in some of the early classics from Trader Vic like his version of the Sling and the Royal Hawaiian. Later in the return of tiki, aquavit (a Scandianavian botanical spirit whose main profiles are caraway and dill) came into the picture with drinks like the Norwegian Paralysis from Smuggler's Cove.

Allen Katz, founder of NY Distilling Co (maker of Dorother Parker Gin and Svöl Aquavit) will take us through applications and ideas around these spirits in tiki cocktails.

Sponsored by Svöl Aquavit


Dulce Nunes You'll need:

Shake first 4 ingredients over ice. Add Prosecco. Strain into a collins glass with fresh ice.

To make lemon verbena syrup: Simmer 1 cup Demerara sugar with 1 cup water until sugar is dissolved. Add 1 tbsp lemon verbena. Let stand 40 minutes. Transfer to a quart container, cover, and refrigerate.

You can buy the product through the link if you don't have it at your local shop.

Jul 15, 202001:11:18
Tiki Tuesday Talks: Tiki Time Machine with Brother Cleve

Tiki Tuesday Talks: Tiki Time Machine with Brother Cleve

Tiki by the Sea is incredible stoked to bring you the Tiki Tuesday Talks series - a weekly session at 3 ET / 12 PT / 9 GMT with some of the best in the business - education, cocktails and some fun.

As it is should be first up is the one and only Brother Cleve - the unofficial ambassador of Tiki by the Sea taking us to the Tiki Time Machine! Brother Cleve will take us back to his first tiki experience in the 70s, through the collapse of the drink style, and back again. We will be featuring a simple, refreshing original cocktail featuring our sponsor Avuá Cachaça - make the drink along with us at home and tag us!

Sign up for the session at Zavvy.com 

Island Breeze
  • 1.5 oz Avuá Prata Cachaça 
  • 0.75 oz Ginger liqueur, such as Barrow's
  • 0.5 oz Lime
  • 0.25 oz Falernum
  • dash Cardamom bitters, such as Scrappy's or Fee's
  • dash DeGroff pimento bitters

Whip shake with crushed ice; dump into double old fashioned glass. Garnish with palm fronds and mint sprigs.

Jul 13, 202001:14:17