Tiki Central Canada

On this episode, we will cover drink Tom Collins with its history and recipe. How is this a tiki drink? Listen and find out! We will go over gin and its history. What is gin and where did it come from? Tools of the trade: pour spout and yes there is different types. A pet peeve of a bartender when it comes to preparing drinks. A cautionary tale that will leave you streaking for the truth. Some cool facts about gin and even a second drink on the show

Jamaican Cherry:
1.5 oz coconut rum
.5 oz of bols maraschino cherry liqueur
1 oz simple syrup
1 oz lime juice
two dashes of grenadine in the glass before the ice
and vanilla bean soda (got mine from superstore/bulk barn) to top it off

On this episode, we talk about the history of rum, the Caribbeans, and pirates. We get into the history of pirates and how countries created them and battled them as well. We talk about the Daiquiri and its roots. We get knee deep into shakers and which one to use. Some cool facts about pirates and legends of pirates. On Mailbag segment, add the spicy cinnamon taste to that cool summer's drink.

This episode covers the history of Mai Tai. The ingredients that makes one and you will be surprised what is not in it. An interesting talk about ice (yes...ice) and strainers. A wild outdoor in the woods "cautionary tale" and good bar etiquette. Learn how the navy used rum to pay their sailors and yes, it did come to an end...Noooo!

Tiki Central Canada is a about tiki drinks, culture, methods and of course rum. Craig Stephens is the host (been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years mostly behind the bar. Cameron Warriner is the co-host (lived in Vancouver but then moved to Ottawa and is man with the questions and funny wit). They will discuss tiki drinks, culture, bar ingredients and tools to make those refreshing drinks we all love in the summer.