As we prepare for The Hukilau's 20 guest bars, here are some of the best drinks from 2025: You Remind Me of the Babe (Bar Tiki), Blackbeard's Ghost (Aku Aku) and Peach Emoji (Tiki Tatsu-Ya). Get recipes and preview this year's lineup: wp.me/p1xHjT-a28 #thehukilau #tikievent #tikicocktails

Sneak preview! The Hukilau official mug by John Mulder (Eekum Bookum) is an homage to the event's vintage artwork. The mug will be released at the June 3-7 event. More info on the mug and its design at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-a28 #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikimug

The Hukilau 2026 preview: Tiki weekender loaded with bands, bartenders and guest speakers. Our new blog post takes a deep dive into the 24th Tiki weekender in South Florida, including a sneak preview of the official mug. wp.me/p1xHjT-a28 #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tikicocktails #maikai

NEW: Tikitaly spices up European cocktail and retro culture scene. The "spaghetti exotica fest" attracts movers and shakers from around the world for seminars, concerts, Tiki carving, plus top-notch drinks and spirits. Check out the event preview: wp.me/p1xHjT-a1s #tiki #tikitaly #tikievent

Two more great cocktails from Coconuts & Carnage, the new book by Seattle bartender Justin Wojslaw (Wonk Press). Maiden of Okinawa features a ton of rich flavors that unite in perfect harmony. And the Hot Buttered Rum Tribute, a reverential version of the Mai-Kai classic. #cocktails #tikicocktails

Charles Phoenix last appeared at The Hukilau and the Mai-Kai 18 years ago in 2008. He returns June 7 for a 90-minute presentation on the main showroom stage with a mid-century dream vacation slideshow tour of the Sunshine State. hukilauevent.com/Phoenix.php #maikai #thehukilau #charlesphoenix

I'm enjoying the new Exotica Moderne while paying tribute to Danny "Tiki Diablo" Gallardo with Mango Diablo from The Inferno Room, featured in issue 31. Pick up a copy, which includes a tribute to the late artist, from HouseOfTabu.com #exoticamoderne #tikicocktail #tikidiablo

Aloha Charles Phoenix! It's great to have him back at the Mai-Kai and The Hukilau! Get tickets at CharlesPhoenix.com and TheHukilau.com, preview story at AtomicGrog.com ... #maikai #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #charlesphoenix

Did you know? The Mai-Kai has new swizzle sticks ... the first since 2016. Ask for them in the Bora Bora Bar and get the Jet Pilot and other classic cocktails for half-price during happy hour every day from 4 to 7 p.m. #maikai #maikairestaurant #tikicocktails #tiki #floridatiki

Mai-Kai updates: The Hukilau welcomes Charles Phoenix to Tiki weekender in June. Also: More upcoming and past events, rating the appetizers, plus more. Go to AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9Z7 #maikai #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #charlesphoenix

NEW: Mai-Kai's classic Tiki carving restored as reimagination continues. An inside look at the restoration of the vintage Barney West carving by artist Tom Fowner, including exclusive photos and step-by-step guide to his work. wp.me/p1xHjT-9XJ #maikai #maikairestaurant #tiki #tikicarving #tikiart

The Tiki Times calendar is chock full of events around the world in the coming weeks. Don't miss these and many others, continually updated at AtomicGrog.com or www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/b... #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals #rumfests #tikimusic

The best Zombie ever? Finally, 92 years after its creation, we can finally taste what Donn Beach’s famous cocktail is supposed to taste like, using a syrup created according to the original specs. Official release from @swankpad.bsky.social and BG Reynolds coming soon. #zombiecocktail #donnbeach

EXCLUSIVE: See The Atomic Grog's full Tiki-a-Go-Go symposium and order the new encyclopedia of Florida Tiki. For all the details, go to AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9Wc #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent #tikiweekender

I'm enjoying the new book from Seattle bartender Justin Wojslaw. He's most associated with big, bold and flamboyantly presented drinks. But he also has a deft hand in creating elegant small sippers. Pick up the book at WonkPress.com ... #cocktails #craftcocktails #tikicocktails #tikidrinks #tiki

Master and Apprentice: Mai-Kai manager Kern Mattei and server Hannah Almanzar pour the iconic Kona Coffee Grog. It's cool to see the Molokai girls involved in the presentation, unchanged since 1956. youtu.be/1uGU9s4x_Vg?... #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaicocktail #konacoffeegrog

I'm enjoying the new secret Don the Beachcomber syrups (#2 and #4) thanks to "Searching for Don the Beachcomber" author @swankpad.bsky.social. First: The 1939 Donga Punch and 1941 Nui Nui. Get the book at donn-beach.com #tikicocktails #tikidrinks #donthebeachcomber #donnbeach

NEW: The Hukilau honors a legend, welcomes new faces to 24th annual Tiki weekender in South Florida. Check out the event preview including new bands, guest bar teams and Tiki Treasures Bazaar vendors. Go to AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9Vj #thehukilau #thehukilau2026 #tikievent #tiki #floridatiki

Another cool Cruise In at the Mai-Kai with the 5 Points Motor Club on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. Keep an eye out for next month’s date. #maikai #maikairestaurant #classiccarsculture #classiccars #rockabilly

Mahalo to Christie “Tiki Kiliki” White for bringing back her vintage Tiki glassware designs. I picked up a pair featuring classic California locations at Tiki-a-Go-Go. I broke them in with The Other Side from Brian Maxwell (shakerofspirits.com). Okole maluna! #tiki #tikidrink #tikicocktail

Social media recap: Photos and video from Tiki-a-Go-Go in Orlando. Take a look back at the bands, bars, vendors and more during the action-packed weekend, compiled in a blog post on The Atomic Grog ... bit.ly/4cjWWJr #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tiki #tikievent #tikiweekender

A week ago, the Mai-Kai was abuzz with Tiki a Go-Go diehards along with a pop-up featuring Spiribam rep Jen Akin. We joined author Sven Kirsten for cocktails and photos with The Cannibal mug he designed, admiring the new carvings by artist Tom Fowner. #maikai #tiki #tikicarvings

The Tiki-a-Go-Go revelry migrated south to the Mai-Kai last Monday for a festive after party featuring guest bartenders from Permanent Vacation, Dirty Dick and the Golden Tiki taking over the Bora Bora Bar. Kudos to Kern Mattei and the staff for hosting the special events. #maikai #tikiagogo

We caught up with the Tiki-a-Go-Go and Magical Tiki Meet Up crew last Sunday afternoon at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort to wrap up our festive Orlando weekend. The organizers took a bow, and a good time was had by all. #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #magicaltikimeetup #polynesianvillage

My seminar on the past, present and future of Tiki in the Sunshine State was a fantastic way to wrap up Tiki-a-Go-Go in Orlando last Sunday. Mahalo to the 100+ guests who packed the conference room. Symposium slideshow coming to The Atomic Grog blog. #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent

Los Straitjackets headlined the Saturday night concert last week at Tiki-a-Go-Go in Orlando, performing a song from the new "Somos Los Straitjackets" album ... youtu.be/5D_vNUzYF1o #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic #surfrock

One week ago, Skinny Jimmy Stingray and his band were rocking Tiki-a-Go-Go's Friday night concert with original surf instrumentals and classics like Dick Dale's "Miserlou" ... #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic #surfrock

We enjoyed Florida's very best Tiki cocktail bars and bartenders last weekend during the evening concerts at Tiki-a-Go-Go. It was a great way to bar hop around the state without leaving Orlando. #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikibars #tikicocktails

Thanks to artist Tom Fowner, the Mai-Kai’s historic carving by Barney West is completely restored and sporting a paint job that pays tribute to its original wood finish. It was dedicated Monday, and we caught up with Tom on Tuesday to enjoy the finished work. #maikai #tiki #tikicarving

Tiki-a-Go-Go highlights: The Retro Tiki Marketplace was a shopaholic's delight with dozens of artists and crafts people selling their wares Here are just some of the dozens of vendor booths chock full of goodies. #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimarketplace #tikiart

Tiki-a-Go-Go highlights: Author @swankpad.bsky.social made a splash with the new biography of Tiki bar pioneer Donn Beach, two exclusive cocktail syrups, and two entertaining symposiums. Get the book at Donn-Beach.com and check out our preview at AtomicGrog.com. #tikiagogo #donthebeachcomber

I’m humbled and honored by the great turnout today at Tiki-a-Go-Go for my seminar on the past, present and future of Florida Tiki. The entire presentation will be posted on the AtomicGrog.com blog for all who missed it. Okole maluna! #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent #tikiweekender

Live tonight at Tiki-a-Go-Go with Los Straitjackets and special guest Big Sandy. #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic #floridatiki

Tomorrow at Tiki-a-Go-Go: Get this free 24-page Encyclopedia of Florida Tiki when you come to our seminar, "Florida Tiki: The Good, the Bad and the Future of Polynesian Pop in the Sunshine State." #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent #tikiweekender

Skinny Jimmy Stingray kicks off the Tiki-Go-Go opening night party after a jam-packed day of seminars, pop-up bars and lots more. #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic #tikicocktails

NEW: Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026 seminar to explore the past, present and future of Florida Tiki. Our new presentation will trace the history of 150 Tiki locations, from the 1930s to today. Preview at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9Ug #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent #tikiweekender

"Searching for Don the Beachcomber” by Tim "Swanky" Glazner debuts this week at Tiki-a-Go-Go. Guests can buy the book (featuring 47 cocktail recipes), mugs (by Eeekum Bookum), and two new cocktail syrups. Event preview: wp.me/p1xHjT-9Tp #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #donthebeachcomber

Tiki-a-Go-Go 2026: Five things we're looking forward to at next week's action-packed Orlando event. Get details on seminars, bands, bars, vendors, plus more at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9Tp #tikiagogo #tikievent #tikiweekender #tikimusic #tikicocktails

Our Florida Tiki seminar will include updates on themed apartment and condo complexes, such as Polynesian Gardens in Plantation. If you're attending Tiki-a-Go-Go, don't miss "Florida Tiki: The Good, the Bad and the Future of Polynesian Pop in the Sunshine State." #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikievent

I'm enjoying some of the latest single cask releases from Florida's own Down Island Spirits. Thanks to Mike Streeter for bringing these distinctive rums to market. Okole maluna! #rum #downislandspirits #downislandrum #jamaicanrum #floridarum

We're enjoying a revival of Tiki in Florida, but what does the future hold? I'll answer that question March 29 at Tiki-a-Go-Go in the seminar "Florida Tiki: The Good, the Bad and the Future of Polynesian Pop in the Sunshine State." Event info at tikiagogoevent.com #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikievent

NEW: Everything you need to know about Mai-Kai Rum No. 1, our FAQ about the new 100-proof blend from Barbados and Jamaica, bottled exclusively for the historic restaurant. Go to AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9St #maikai #maikairum #cocktails #tikicocktails #rumcocktails

Creative cocktails featuring Worthy Park rum were the highlight of Sunday's festivities at the Mai-Kai, which started with a cruise-in featuring classic cars. Bartenders from the Mai-Kai, Luau Lads and Otto's High Dive all contributed to the 10-drink menu. #maikai #tikidrinks #tikicocktails #tiki

Tiki-a-Go-Go will feature many of Florida's top Tiki cocktail destinations March 27-28 in Orlando. During our March 29 presentation, we'll reveal more than 50 current Tiki sites in the Sunshine State. Full schedule: tikiagogoevent.com #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent #tikiweekender

NEW: Mai-Kai kicks off 2026 with new food and drink menus, special events. The historic restaurant remains laser-focused on improving the cocktails, food and guest experience. Full coverage of 2026 news and events at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-9R1 #maikai #maikairestaurant #tikicocktails #tiki

Florida was a hotbed of Tiki during the golden era (1930s-1970s), featuring nearly 100 hotels and resorts, restaurants and bars, apartments and condos. Join me for an exploration of the Sunshine State's Polynesian Pop history. I hope to see you there! #tikiagogo #floridatiki #tikihistory #tikievent

Artist Tom Fowner is done sculpting the restored Barney West carving at the Mai-Kai. The 60-year-old tiki will get a reverential paint job and once again become an iconic photo spot along Federal Highway. "It's not identical, but it's close," he said. #maikai #maikairestaurant #tiki #tikicarving

The Molokai Bar at the Mai-Kai was rocking tonight with instrumental surf guitarist Skinny Jimmy Stingray and his band. Their reverential cover of the Batman theme, originally released by the Ventures 60 years ago (January 1966), was a highlight. #maikai #skinnyjimmystingray #surfguitar

An update on the restoration work by artist Tom Fowner on the historic Barney West carving at the Mai-Kai. Fowner has completely covered the figure with epoxy putty. Next, he'll do all of the detailed striping that West carved into the original more than 60 years ago. #maikai #tiki #tikicarving

The Atomic Grog's 2026 calendar is filling up fast with tons of events around the globe, from major Tiki weekenders to local and regional happenings. Check the full list at www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/b... #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals #rumfests #surfmusic