Hey guys, Not our normal show as there are no drinks but I did put a Craig's Creation cocktail on our site just in case you was in a mood for a new cocktail. This is our annual trivia show where we see if our tiki panel (Paola and Mark) and you was listening to our show all year long and made some notes and this year is just as challenging as the past years.Topics like the Cosmopolitan cocktail, Grog, Mint Julep, Day of the Dead, Don the Beachcomber, Mariano Lucudine, Harry Yee, Cinco de Mayo and so much more...We will help you this year with a hint of what episode each question came from and the cocktail of that show. So, print off the trivia sheets and see if you have what it takes to be tiki god and year champion of trivia. (NOTE: answers are upside down at the bottom of that page). By the way, check out past year's tiki trivia shows as well and see if you know the answers to those ones as well...Triva page link: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/tiki-trivia/By the way, there is no prize for winning but make yourself a cocktail and play along and see if you can out score our panel!!!Craig's Creation page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/craigs-creation/

Tiki Central Canada

Episode 80: Episode 80: Tiki Trivia show for 2021

Hey guys,This show is a little different then our usual show as we do our annual "Talk Like a Pirate" day show with our pirate expert and Canadian Navy Lieutenant Commander Rob Brunner and his wife Erica. Both are part of pirate society here in Canada and their crew called the "Cut and Run". Talk Like a Pirate day is September 19th every year internationally. This show is a bit longer than our usual show but pack full of information and fun facts about pirates!!!So Ahoy, Matey and Shiver me timbers!The cocktail we will be discussing today is called Bumbo (which yes is a rum from our rum tasting show we did that comes from Barbados). This cocktail is a spin off of the Royal Navy Grog which was rationed out each day on British navy ship back in the days!!We give you the history of how "talk Like A Pirate" day started.Bumbo rum! What is it and where does it come from? Listen to find out about this delicious rum!We go through an old school recipe (piracy era) and new school recipe of the Bumbo which has rum, water, spices, sugar and tons of flavor!Pirate legends: In this segment we give your all the juicy details about some famous pirates that we all know and grew up with in movies, books and stories. Black beard, Captain henry Morgan (yes, the guy on the rum bottle which actually didn't have a lot to do with rum til later), and Sir Francis Drake who was the first to circumnavigate the globe!!!Erica goes into great detail about two female famous pirates that had quit the adventure and maybe fouled people by dressing up as men. They had the reasons and she goes into why they did this. They also have more speculation and tales then facts on some of their journey as the history books couldn't put information together. But, it's a great story and Erica tells it to us!!Now, most important thing to do on TLAP day if anything you do is get yourself a pirate name. Rob and Erica break down their name and they challenged us to come up with ours as well. Slippy Stephens here will be my name from here on now or so be the black spot be ah cursed upon me!!! We go through just how to do and not use these typical name generators out there. Have fun with it and make your co-workers and family call you that for the day!!On "Did you know?" segment: We cover all the positions on a pirate ship and navy ship today as well that you would see. Captain, Quarter Master, Pusser, Boatswain, Carpenter (who would also be in charge of amputations...ouch), Sailing Master, Coopers, Cabin Boys and finally Powder Monkeys (not real monkeys ha ha). Links to the show:Rob Brunner's magazine article he writes about pirates and navy (in the magazine it's French on left column and English on right column and Rob's pirate name is William Blydes in the articles: https://fliphtml5.com/homepage/gybp?fbclid=IwAR0tallgpfoFbWE1kTrJzKvrPfWrEJjS7iNSCqHWju9XuQmtmjA923pEiWsRob and Erica's "Cut and Run" Youtube video on knots and pirate games: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4tn1porX-8Recipes for the show: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/So remember: dead men tell no tales and enjoy your  clap of thunder!!!!

Episode 79: Episode 79: Talk Like a Pirate and Bumbo Cocktail with Rob & Erica Brunner

Hey guys,Sorry for the delay as COVID is still playing havoc with running a bar but that's another story!!This episode we will be talking about Disney land and park but more specifically Trader Sam's bars that are featured in those areas. The Enchanted Tiki room gets some coverage as well in this show and so we have all the bases covered for your trip to Disney.We do two of the Trader Sam's cocktails: The Castaway Crush and the Rosita's Margarita. The Castaway cocktail was a three thumbs up by all of us and a definite addition to any tiki party or for yourself to enjoy on that nice summer night (OK, it's fall soon but you know what I mean)!! In the Castaway cocktail we are using a spirit called Cachaça or as Paola also says it can be called Pinga. You know me and my pronunciation so I went with Pinga. They both feature some layers of tropical spices and sweetness that you just got to try. The other cocktail (Margarita) uses George Clooney's Casamigos Tequila which I highly recommend as your premium if not only tequila. we go indepth into his story on how this spirit started. How did I get the recipes? Well listen as I'll give you a bartender's trick!!!On "Mark's adventures" segment: we are talking about Trader Sam's in both parks and a few things about the ones around the world. Did you know it was the first place that Audio-Animatronics was used in the Enchanted Tiki room which we also discuss. Walt was before his time for sure on this. We discuss how the show started and has it changed over the years....fire?? Well, yeah we talk about that too!!! The show has been around for decades and still going strong today!!On "Did you know?" segment: we talk about the tiki room was the first attraction at the park to have AC....why? Well, listen to find out. Also, the 4 talking Macaws have something in common. HINT: "Est-ce que tu parles français?". Also, who sponsored the attraction then and now? Links to the show:Recipes for the show: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/Mark's adventures page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/Enchanted Tiki Room history video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ct0iStBQl0Walt's project of EPCOT was suppose to be a city video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hqLo4J6mrQ

Episode 78: Episode 78: Disney's Trader Sam's and cocktails

Hi guys,So this show is close to my heart in many ways! Yes, it's tiki and I'm the tiki guy but also we are going to talk about International Rum Day (August 16th) and Black Tot (July 30th 1970) which just pasted. We will also have drinks of course...what is a show without drinks...hmmm..Cosmos maybe (yeah I like the show too Ok). No, we will also be talking about Sea Shanties which for me brings me back to family home turf of Nova Scotia. Why and what is a Sea Shanty? Well, you have to listen now won't ya!!!So, drinks for this show is a classic Grog and Bahama Mama! But, Craig, we know these drinks and you have done them before....well with a new twist from our good folks at Pusser's British Navy rum and their website we given them a new look!!!So what is Black Tot day and what does it mean?? Well, you have to go back to 1655 (yeah that far back when the British Navy took over Jamaica and realized that they had this amazing supply of rum and so it became a staple and essential item on their ships which eventually carried over to pirates and privateers (what are they?...that's our "Talk like a Pirate" show with Rob Brunner our navy expert soon to come)!!! ON That note...way off topic. So Black Tot Day is when the British Navy said no more rum rations to the sailors on the ships daily and it became a rum that you and I could buy. Get this, you buy a bottle and some of the proceeds go to the British Navy retirement fund. Yeah, so drink up!!!We go more in-depth into this rum , the word "proof" and so much more.On "Did you know?" segment: we talk about sea shanties and how they started. Sailors started this along time ago (over 100 years ago). Today, we see it on Tik Tok as a popular part of our social media now (even the Trailer Boys have their version).  What is Tiki Tok?  Well, hmmm I don't know. Get it...anyways we talk about how a sea shanty went from ship to shore and now is famous folk songs in a place called??? Wait for it Legend...dairy...no, Nova Scotia and yes other parts of the world. Famous bands such as Irish Rovers and Rankin Family have song that started as sea shanties!!!Link to the recipe page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/You Tube video for Wellman sea shanty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP-7GNoDJ5cYou Tube video for Drunken Sailor Shanty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV-052YJ-ZsDocumentary Video on the history of sea shanties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqC2-wY_AxwYou Tube video on drinks and sea shanties: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLlIMN1RTJEPusser's Rum Grog and Bahama Mama page: https://pussersrum.com/blogs/logbook/5-delicious-rum-cocktails-to-help-you-celebrate-black-tot-day?_pos=1&_sid=136980fee&_ss=r

Episode 77: Episode 77: Black Tot/International Day and Sea Shanties

Hey Folks,Sorry again for the delay...opening my bar after the lockdown as you can imagine has been more work than I thought. I do apologize for the delay.So this show is not our usual format as we are talking about build a tiki bar and how to decorate it. It's summertime and we all have been coupe up way too long. So, now we can have friends and family over for some BBQ and of course, cocktails!!! We will give you guidelines (yes that is what they are) on how to build and decorate your own oasis!Now wait Craig...we want drinks! OK OK..yes, we are Tiki Central and what is a show without drinks. But since you are building a bar and having family over (including the kids), we thought why not do a show about mocktails (cocktails with no alcohol). Paola of course was tickled pink that she can finally talk about drinks with no booze in them. We did throw in a banana to throw her off though. Don't tell her that!!!So Mocktails today is the BCC (banana, coconut, cream and cinnamon as well) and the Nojitio ( a Mojito with no alcohol). Mark and I go into some Canadian locations to find things to decorate and stock your bar: Bamboo Toronto, Tiki Escapes, Kitchenalia, Cocktail Emporium, and for people out in BC, Cheeky Tiki. These all have great websites to shop on and curbside plus delivery as well. We do get into what kind of themes are out there for your bar such as Disney, Exotica (don and trader Vic's like) or Miami beach theme (mine). Please do remember to make it your own and it's your own oasis at home. Music (jukebox), lighting, and decorations we go over as well. Enjoy your summer and cocktails please!!!Links to the show:Recipes: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/Previous episode on Build a tiki bar (mark's page): https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/ (scroll down to mid page and that is also where we show you my glasswasher technique)Kitchenalia website: https://kitchenalia.ca/Cocktail Emporium: https://www.cocktailemporium.com/Bamboo Toronto: https://bambootoronto.ca/Tiki Escapes: http://www.tikiescapes.com/index.htmlOceanic Arts: https://www.oceanicarts.net/Cheeky Tiki: https://www.cheekytikishop.com/

Episode 76: Episode 76: Building a Tiki Bar and Mocktails

Hey folks,Sorry for the delay on the show as the show’s file got corrupted and the whole editing process had to be started all over again!!! Computers …right!!!This show is all about bitters! Now, you are asking yourself or me in this case…what is bitters and how does it affect a drink’s taste? Well, we will dive into the answer which really goes back to the old times of pre-historic medicine. Yeah, bitters were a medical ingredient that you would add to your food or drink and resolve medical issues such as upset stomach or arthritis. Why don’t we use it now for medical treatment…well it was mostly the reason you see in old western where the man in the wagon has this magical liqueur to fix it all and through time, we found other ways to resolve these issues. Also, most of the time it did not really work!So, we are doing two cocktails for you today using bitters: East India Cocktail and Triggerfish Cocktail (yes, that is the state fish of Hawaii). It goes by another name, but you know me I cannot pronounce it. If you really want the name, here it is: HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A!!!On “Craig’s Creation” segment: we will do you guessed it, another bitter cocktail of my own called the Fred Collins Fizz. There were cocktails made back in the 30s called Fizz which would have soda or pop of some kind in it. You might have heard of a Gin Fizz (same concept).On “Mark’s Adventures” segment: We talk about a tiki bar (well tropical one) in Boston!! That is right…get your chowder here!! This newly recent bar Tiki Rock (2018) is in an historical building in downtown Boston and features some of the classic cocktails plus their own spin on drinks. Mark walks us through some of the cool features of this bar and of course the drinks as well. The even have one called ScrumdiddlyRumptious!!! How cool is that name? I know I need to work on my drink naming skills…Norma!!!On “The Brazilian” segment: Paola dives into the way they welcome and greet each other in public. No high fives here but some kisses on the check. It has at times when she first came to Canada got herself into some trouble. The other thing we talk about is that Brazilians are cool about you trying to speak Portuguese and no, that not Spanish!!!Show links: Recipes: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/Cool Links for the Bitters Book used on the show: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/cool-links/Mark’s Adventures’ page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/How to make the HUMUHUMUNUKUNUKUAPUA'A cocktail YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlugfKyLKmcCool video on the Trigger fish YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj4Qcw5XLbwHow to make the Pineapple syrup at home YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOFPh7KR1Rs&t=103s 

Episode 75: Episode 74: The Bitters Show and Mark's Adventures: Tiki Rock

Hey guys,So here is part two of the tiki jukebox show for this year. We only did 10 songs like last year as there was so many we could have gone on for hours. Craig's playlist is the calypso music and let's get the party started near the pool!! (Paola calls it Cancun party music....Mark's playlist is the traditional tiki exotica music we come to hear when you hit those tiki bars and escape from reality...ahh the bars!!!So if you are having people over (yes, we finally get to do that now) then check out our tiki jukebox page and we have all the links to our Spotify playlists for you (even Paola contributed this year).So my playlist has some of the following artist: Daddy Yankee, Ricky Martin, Camila Cabello and many others.Mark's playlist has some of the following artist: Gold Dust Lounge, The Flaps, The Hula Girls and many others.So here are the links to the playlist website:https://tikicentralcanada.ca/tiki-jukebox/So get your cold tiki beverage ready and enjoy some amazing music!!To subscribe to our show or get our newsletter: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/subscribe/And for our recipes: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/

Episode 74: Episode 74: Tiki Jukebox show (part 2)

Hey guys,Sorry for the delay as with COVID our post production team shut down and so this put a delay on this episode. We will be giving you guys our top 10 playlist for this year for your tiki parties or just to sit back in your backyard and enjoy a cocktail while listening to it. Paola, this year has contributed as well to our list and with baby in mind she brought some soothing melodies to it. I, on the other hand, brought the party, the fast paced and Caribbean sounds to the list. Mark went his usual tiki exotica ways and its a great list to listen to when you are home and just want to unwind.We have added Spotify playlist on our tiki page which is the following link: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/tiki-jukebox/So sit back and get ready to listen to some great music and invite your friends over as well. What is a party with friends and great cocktails?

Episode 73: episode 73: annual Tiki JukeBox show (PART 1)

Hey guys,It's that time of year that we do our Cinco De Mayo show and some great tequila drinks. Today, we will be doing 2 tiki cocktails for you (well, one maybe considered not a tiki cocktail but it brings the sunshine into your glass).Tiki Rita Cocktail (I got from a Patron website) brings in tequila but some tiki ingredients we all know. The combination of lime juice, grapefruit juice, vanilla and all spice dram (pimento dram). The other cocktail is a traditional drink from the 80's, Tequila sunrise cocktail. We do explain a proper method to make this simple drink. On "Craig's Creation" segment: we are making a drink with tequila that apparently I can't pronounce but we have Paola for that. I make the drinks and Norma names them so it's not my fault. Blancafuoco cocktail is a combination of tequila, vanilla, maraschino liqueur, lime juice and club soda (not pop). It's a great combination of Italian and Mexican products that makes a nice summer refreshing cocktail.On "Did you Know?" segment today, we talk about the beginning of this celebration and why do we celebrate it for? Mexico and several wars lead to this battle that took only 5 hours to finish (yeah basically a long Star Wars movie...oh happy May 4th for you guys too). The European countries wanted pay back on the loans Mexico had but it was France who invaded Mexico and later on took over Mexico city. Was I suppose to put the spoiler in there? LOLLinks to the show:Craig's Creation: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/craigs-creation/Tiki Rita (Patron page) : https://www.patrontequila.com/global-en/cocktails/patron-reposado/tiki-rita.htmlTequila sunrise recipe video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmBkd_Zxv8kAll Spice Dram recipe:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc9Z75hMgPI&t=21sVanilla bean syrup YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNzJWNdWe2AVanilla bean syrup Monin bottle: https://www.monin.com/ca/vanilla-syrup.htmlCinco de mayo video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIICWQyK72YBONUS VIDEO: Petco Unleashed Chihuahua Race Finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0cU9eTO5Vg

Episode 72: Episode 72: Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Hey guys,We are still in lockdown so this show is recorded via internet but you know us...we never stop for anything! We want to bring the show to you when you are sitting at home wondering what to do this summer!This show is all about Hawaiian cocktails and the Luau. It's international Luau month this month!! We also very excited to introduce some cocktails from a new pioneer in the tiki world. Lynn Calvo has been working hard in New York district to open her bar called Lynn's Hula Hut. She has written a book called "Tiki with a Twist" which is not in my library but it soon will be (back ordered...boo). She has travelled the world and brought her own version of oasis to her state. She has written a book, opened a bar and even started branding her own infused spirits...more on her later!!The two cocktails we are doing today are complete different ends of tiki. The first one is the "Lono Tiki Cocktail" which has a great combination of rums, mango, coconut and even banana (not Paola's favorite LOL).The next one is the "Brazilian Breeze Tiki Cocktail". This one is shaken cocktail and also some muddling of cucumbers as well. Her recipe has a fermented infusion of Tequila and pineapple. We will add links at the bottom for you on how to do this. We do talk about the "pros" and "cons" of both syrups verses fermented infusions. You decide which way to go. The new segment "The Brazilian" features our co-host Paola and her expertise on Brazilian culture and ways of the world. We get into driving techniques...can be dangerous! Also, what is the Brazilian wax verses a bikini wax...listen to find out!!!!On "Did you know?" segment, we talk about the Luau and some cool history facts about it. Women and Men ate separately and dancing at one point was banned! What? no!!Ok, here are tons of links to everything in this episode:Recipe page for cocktails: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/Floating technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ufj528irxvc (this is also a cool New York sour in this video, what a bonus cocktail)Muddling technique:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPCu1Tg21kc&t=44sFermented infusion technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84JGlnuOc7QPineapple simple syrup:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOFPh7KR1RsLynn Calvo's links:Lynn Calvo article: https://northforker.com/2020/07/sail-away-to-the-tropics-with-spirits-from-montauk-tiki-bar-lynns-hula-hut/Lynn Calvo’s Forbes article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ranagood/2020/02/26/lynns-hula-hut-tiki-vibes-montauk/?sh=40737b0c2c19Lynn’s Hula Hut: https://www.lynnshulahut.net/Hula Hut Spirits: https://www.hulahutspirits.com/liquorLynn’s YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgX9ohFgSQLynn’s book Tiki with a Twist: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiki-Twist-Fresh-Tropical-Cocktails/dp/1454918268/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lynn+calvo&qid=1619202223&sr=8-1BONUS VIDEO: Gabriel Iglesias Luau YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjXChWKKQUwLuau history YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C79A8bsaWCsPineapple corer: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08YJDP3YB/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_233NDH0HD9SENCNGZ1TR?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Episode 71: Episode 71: Hawaiian Drinks and National Luau Month (cocktails from Lynn Calvo)

Hey guys,Well we are doing a show on Prohibition as we usually do every year. This show is usually in January but with Covid and us coming out of lockdown, we thought it's like Prohibition for us. Even breaking the law (Judas Priest for you metal fans out there)!This episode we talk about the Sidecar cocktail was created actually in France by Harry McElhone at the Ritz Hotel back in 1922. The sidecar was the way the American Captain's would get to the bar for the early drinks. Harry McElhone was a Scottish born who then immigrated to USA and then when Prohibition started he headed to France. With this move to Europe, it gave him the opportunity to work with new spirits and ingredients that he would have not be available to him in USA. This cocktail contains Cognac (French brandy …distilled wine) and Cointreau (French orange liqueur). To get this recipe go to: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/On "Mark's Adventures" segment: we talk about the Kowloon which is close to Boston. Yeah Boston!!! It is a Chinese restaurant that was converted into what they classify as a tiki bar with a 1200 seat capacity (That's right). It also has 300 menu items including the famous PuPu platter (not poo poo...and yes don't google that as Paola did). On "Did you know?" segment: We go more in-depth on Prohibition details. How did it start? Who organized these groups to get the ball rolling: wives, factory owners, politicians, and even the KKK. World War I was even part of the reason for Prohibition due to the anti-German movement. Mark's Adventure page: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/Subscribe to our newsletter or show: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/subscribe/

Episode 70: episode 70: Sidecar Cocktail and Prohibition

Hey guys,Hi Guys,As you can see from our media posts we are back in our new studio and happy to be recording finally together. Paola was definitely happy as she finally was able to enjoy one of my drinks since the baby has been born. She gives her review of the Craig's Creation Jamaican Breeze we did last show.This show we discuss the Saturn cocktail (originally named the X-15 which was the experimental rocket program that helped develop the Apollo and NASA program). It was created by a gentleman named J. Popo Galsini (in 1967) who was good friends of the engineers that visited the bar. He placed his creation into the International Bartender's Association World Championships and won. WOW first time!!!This tiki drink is unique in one big way...no RUM!!! I know …what Craig are you doing to us...trust me when I say it's worth it!!To get the recipe to this and all of our other cocktails go to : https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/On Craig's Creation we try out a Chambord liqueur which is great for tropical drinks. I know...you are asking: what is this liqueur? Listen to find out more and some great recipes: To get to this page go to: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/craigs-creation/On "Did you know?" segment: we talk about some cool facts about Saturn: the planet. Did you know the summer season there is 8 years long but the day on Saturn is 10,5 hours long?Here are some cool links to the show:Link to make the YouTube video on how to make a Saturn cocktail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbmnM7kb7QYLink to YouTube video on how to make ginger syrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy7Co1paZSk&t=33sand never before YouTube video for making Falernum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4upubVlZYk&t=147sOR you can go to our recipe page as well for this under episode #17.

Episode 69: Episode 69: The Saturn Cocktail

Hey guys, Sorry for the delay of the show as we tried a new platform to record and end up with missing files and so we had to re-record this show. Opps!!!So on this show we will be covering a Banana Daquiri. No, it's not just a Daquiri with a banana. Come on this is tiki….we are making a tiki cocktail created by our good friend of Harry Yee (yes, he is still alive, not one of the dead guys as Paola claims). So as other tiki drinks in the past, we discover that many people or places that have claimed to have created this drink. We are sticking with Harry Yee for now!!This drink will use rum but also a great liqueur I like to use called Galliano Vanilla Liqueur. Oh did I mention on this show there will be a new segment with a surprise for all of you. "Craig's Creation is born and I am giving up for the first time my secret tiki recipes that never have be seen by human eyes...well mine and Norma's!!!I am giving you two recipes a segment so you can add to that recipe book of yours and entertain your guests with some refreshing tiki drinks. To get our usual recipe page go to: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/and Craig's Creation: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/craigs-creation/On " Mark's Adventures", we talk about the tiki bar called "The Alibi" which is located in Portland Oregon. Yes, there!!! It is one of the oldest tiki bars as its been around since 1947. If you don't mind a little Karokee and some amazing tiki drinks, you fit right in!!To check out Mark's page : https://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/On" Did you know?" segment: we talk about the banana (Yes, Paola is making a pucker face right now)!! Some cools facts like the banana is a berry! Or that it grows on a plant and not a tree!! Listen to hear more cool facts!Links for the show:YouTube video to make the banana daquiri: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EYCGiNxEbEYouTube video on how to make ginger syrup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gy7Co1paZSkYouTube video on some cool banana facts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzWIQnDCxEoSubscribe to our show through any platform you like: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/subscribe/

Episode 68: Episode 68: Banana Daq. and Craig's Creation (also with Mark's Advenure's: The Alibi

Hey guys,We are back with a new episode from you guys via internet due to lockdown. We will be discussing the Hawaiian Eye Cocktail on this show. This is adrink not created by Don the Beachcomber or Trader Vic but instead by Harry Yee. He is still alive (yes, he is) at the age of 101 years old this year...WOW!!! This man is famous for creating in Hawaii some famous tiki cokctails such as Blue Hawaii cocktail which is one of Poala's favorite drink. This drink was created for the TV show "Hawaiian Eye" back in the late 50s at the Hawaiian Village Hotel.This hotel was home to the tv crew and other tv shows such as Hawaii-50 and Elvis Presley's "Blue Hawaii".This cocktail has three different rums in it: white rum, Jamacian dark rum, and Bermuda rum. This drink also has grapefruit juice and a erotic guava juice. This juice more than likely will be commercial when you go look for it. What is guava fruit? Listen to find out!!!To get the recipe for this drink and all of our drinks click the following link:https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/We got the recipe from Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's Sippin Safari book.Harry Yee was a bartender who was the first to use an orchid or an umbrella...find out why he used an orchid for garnish. It's not what you think!!We also give a good tip on ice!!!!On "Did You Know?" segment: we discuss more in-depth the "Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort". I would like yo see that on a business card. Several towers of the resort was built in stages and we talk about that!!On "Mailbag" segment: what is our favorite garnish for us?Links for the show:Hawaiian Eye YouTube cocktail page: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgNdhlCAvwwThis is an alternative recipe for the drink:https://www.diffordsguide.com/cocktails/recipe/943/hawaiian-eye

Episode 67: Episode 67: Hawaiian Eye Cocktail and Harry Yee

Hey guys,Welcome and we are so glad to give you another tiki adventure for this winter season. This episode is recorded via internet since we have gone into another lockdown but still want to entertain you with cool facts, stories and of course cocktails.On this episode we talk about the Myrtle Bank Cocktail which is a created at Myrtle Bank Hotel in Jamaica. This location is near the old Port Royal area of the island which is where Captain Morgan was staying. He was made governor of the island and later died as well at age of 53 years old. Only after a few months of his death, there was a huge earth quake and Port Royal broke off and went into the sea never to seen again. Jamaica is looking into building underwater tunnels to have tourist check out the lost city and Captain Morgan's final resting place.This recipe was inspired by Don and Trader Vic's visit to the hotel and both went back to their bars and reversed engineered their own cocktail which ended up on the menus in the 40s. We do have both Trader's and Don's recipes for you and they can be found on our Recipe page link: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/The hotel itself went through several natural disasters in its history such as 2 earthquakes and 2 fires (one being the most spectacular blaze in Jamaican history).We cover why using crushed ice on a cocktail is more efficient on a booze forward then a regular cocktail.On "Did you Know?" segment: we cover a Myrtle Bank rum which has been around for long time and is unique in many ways. It is created with only 600 bottles per batch per year to be distributed. It also is 120 proof in the bottle compared to regular rum at 80 proof. It also gets aged in UK and not on the island.Here are some cool links to check out:Information on the Myrtle Bank Rum: https://www.bittersandbottles.com/products/myrtle-bank-10-year-120-proof-jamaica-rumCocktail YouTube video on how to make the Myrtle Bank Cocktail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO-b63K4NrYCool links for Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's book Sippin' Safari: https://tikicentralcanada.ca/cool-links/

Episode 66: Episode 66: Myrtle Bank Cocktail

Welcome to tiki central Canada with host Craig Stephens and co-host Cameron Warriner as they talk about tiki drinks, the history of them, culture, tools and ingredients that will make you mouth water. Their witty humor as they pass on information? and some stories!! Enjoy and subscribe to the podcast!