And theyre easy to make at home.

So unfurl a paper umbrella, and learn more about these timelesstropical cocktailsand how to make them.

What Is The History Of Tiki Drinks?

rum swizzles in glasses with mint and orange garnishes

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They were served with food based on Hawaiian, Cantonese, and Polynesian cuisine.

Tiki drinks were served in glasses that depicted these images.

Now with a fresher take and an understanding of their past, they are gaining popularity again.

Banana Daiquiri

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What Is A Tiki Drink?

Theres a lot of overlap in tropical and tiki drinks.

Tropical drinks are simple.

Southern Living Pina Colada drinks in glasses

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This version is mixed with lime, bitters, and a touch of sugar.

Traditionally, a swizzle is mixed with a stem cut from a native Caribbean tree.

Watermelon Daiquiris in glasses with watermelon wedge and lime wheel

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Southern Living Bourbon-Pineapple Slush in a glass to serve garnished with fresh pineapple

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