A dimly lit tiki bar that lives in your head. Each and every podcast we bring you a new exotic cocktail followed by plenty of tiki talk, exotica tunes and whatever else your loyal hosts Sunshine, Pumpkin and Starshine care to dispense. Politics, religion and current events are all free game. This podcast is not for the kiddies, so remember to get a sitter before tuning in. Mahalo.
Having good friends stop by the lounge is always a treat. On this episode Kalani and Sunshine are joined by Susan Nelson. Susan isn’t a podcast virgin. Sunshine challenged both Susan and Kalani to give gin another try. Pictured above is our version of a sling but with a bit of a tropical twist. Both ladies enjoyed the combination of fresh juices, gin and cachaça.
Read MoreAll of us in here at ZTL have been traveling after the holidays. Pumpkin just returned from a Caribbean cruise and wanted another Dirty Shirley. Normally we wouldn't be sipping such a drink in our tiki bar, but we let her have what she wants just this one time. 1.5 oz Vodka, .75 oz grenadine (we used real homemade pomegranate syrup) and 4-5 oz lemon lime soda are a nice combination when and only when combined correctly in the right amounts. Sunshine kept to his palate and enjoyed a Hemingway Daiquiri. You can click for the recipe and the story behind the classic cocktail.
Read MoreDrink of the WeekHawaiian Sunset 1 1/2 oz. Light Rum 1/2 oz. Orange Curacao 1/2 oz. Orgeat Syrup 1 oz. Sweet Sour Grenadine Syrup Blend ingredients except grenadine in blender with ice. Pour into tall glass, and top with grenadine. Garnish with fresh lime.
Next Week's Drink Have the following ingredients ready: Light Rum 151, Orange Juice, Passion Fruit Nectar, Angostura Bitters and Soda.
On this week's show Sunshine and Pumpkin send a big "Howdy" to their listeners on the continent of Africa. The hot dog conspiracy continues, warning: don't let your children choke on weiners. Bush continues to speak on behalf of the country with arrogance and stupidity. A heavy episode, but worth the listen.
The Zen Tiki Lounge podcast is hosted by a group of friends from our home tiki bar. The show focuses on Exotica Music, Cocktail Culture, Mid Century Modern, Kitsch and the "Island Lifestyle." Join us for a slightly inebriated trip into our dimly lit paradise.
