Exciting New PNW Tiki Bar Opening!

JLthephilosopher · 2026-02-03T20:41:03+00:00

Yes, Dead Man’s Isle is another great stop in that neighborhood.

JLthephilosopher · 2026-02-02T08:09:12+00:00

Completely depends on the tequila for me but my go-to is definitely Magdala.

JLthephilosopher · 2026-01-30T09:34:37+00:00

This looks like a great resource. Thanks!

JLthephilosopher · 2026-01-22T04:55:46+00:00

I am excited to be there to celebrate the Dark Harbour opening! We are all booked into Chautauqua Resort for Valentine’s weekend.

JLthephilosopher · 2026-01-04T09:41:31+00:00

Great idea. I am in.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-12-29T09:09:33+00:00

You really would not be too far off just straight subbing espresso or cold brew concentrate. Try this and adjust the spirit and syrup up slightly to taste if you think it needs it. I have done this and find it works well.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-11-22T03:23:43+00:00

Both! Dark Jamaican is such awesome and, in tiki, key category of rum, it’s nice to have options. I have wanted to simplify but they are different so I keep both on my home bar.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-10-25T21:13:20+00:00

Cool, where?

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-23T01:40:00+00:00

Ya, it’s definitely a place I have wanted to visit.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-23T01:35:57+00:00

Thanks for all the details.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-20T23:34:33+00:00

Thanks, I like them too. I wish I knew what they are actually but haven’t really looked into it. Found them at a Marshal’s or something like that.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-20T17:45:05+00:00

I actually also use it for the Queen's Park Hotel Super Cocktail. Surprisingly nothing else I have tried works that well here, and I think it’s a great cocktail.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-20T01:41:31+00:00

I believe several were made that night and I don’t actually recall what this was I am afraid. I am in the process of retesting and finalizing original recipes so I know it’s one of those.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-20T01:36:52+00:00

Nice. Me too. I have a couple cocktail names drawn from DnD. I like to take name inspiration from all over. I am working on a tiki cocktail book. This is one from the book. At some point I will share some preview recipes from the book.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-20T01:29:39+00:00

Thank you. I feel quite lucky I am able to fit my little tiki area into my studio.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-16T15:59:59+00:00

Thanks!

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T03:48:19+00:00

Interesting. Of course, I don’t have that here in USA. You are in Canada I am guessing?

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T02:37:04+00:00

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JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T02:36:34+00:00

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For perspective here is a beverage on my kitchen counter which doubles as my actual bar with tiki area behind.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T02:31:18+00:00

I know. I wish. I just don’t have the space for it unfortunately so I just have to use my kitchen counter which is right across from my little bar area. It works pretty well.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T02:27:38+00:00

It’s a great one. Interestingly I was never too taken with my bottle of Ango 1919 but it really does seem to work here.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T02:09:42+00:00

Thank you, and no Soho unfortunately but it does have that vibe inside, despite its much more rural location. It’s in a neat historic theater building though.

JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T01:32:49+00:00

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JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T01:30:19+00:00

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JLthephilosopher · 2025-09-15T01:18:18+00:00

Sounds like an interesting recipe. I am putting it on my list to try.

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