Tiki Central Canada

Hi Folks!

This episode is all about the “Suffering Bastard” cocktail and yes Paola brought along Justin to help us with Disney segment (and no…he is not a suffering bastard LOL).

This drink was made back in the 40s in Egypt of all places. The bartender Joe Shalom, who was a Jewish Egyptian, made this drink as a hangover remedy due to poor supplies provided to the bar. He had to beg, borrow and yes even steal ingredients as tiki culture is like for ingredients. Joe spoke 8 languages and was a popular bartender who rubbed elbows with kings, the rich, and even movie stars.

On our Disney and Tiki segment, we brought in Justin who has been to 11 out of 12 Disney parks and has a fascination for Tiki. He goes over some of the history on how Walt Disney infused tiki culture into his parks and still happens today. From talking birds and tiki statues to exploding volcanos, we cover it all in the segment for you. He even brought me a gift so listen to find out what it is…

In “Did you know?” segment: we cover information about Joe Shalom. Just after the war (1952), British occupation areas was destroyed including Joe’s workplace. He was put in jail as they figured him as a spy. He was later released and fled the country with his family. He was picked up by the Hiltons who had him help build bars around the world for them and everywhere he went, so did the Suffering Bastard.

Recipe: 1 oz Gin (suggest a London dry gin), 1 oz Brandy, 0.5 oz Lime Cordial, 2 dashes Aromatic Bitters, and about 4 oz Ginger Beer. You are going to shake this except the ginger beer. Garnish with an orange wheel and a sprig of Mint…yes, I guess Joe found that somewhere in Cairo.

Hey Guys,

Sorry, for delay of the show (mostly scheduling and summer time which means landscape work and yes, the tiki bar being prepped for the season).

On this episode, we will be discussing a classic old tiki cocktail "the Nui Nui" or now known as the "The Pupule" cocktail. It was on Don the Beachcomber's menu from the start. He would use code to make his classic cocktails and we explain how we got the recipe and our good friend Jeff "Beachbum" Berry techniques.
By the way, "Nui Nui" in Hawaiian means crazy..and yes we are..well Paola more than me but that's another story.

We talk about the recipe and specific glassware and garnish for this one...it's old fashion..and lots of peel!!

On our Tiki Bar segment,we have our good friend and expert Mark "Indeed" Keill back to the show and yes Mark...Indeed!

We go over on this segment about lighting, music, and equipment.

To get all this information plus the part one segment as well, click the link below or go to our website to Mark's page.
Tiki Bar (Mark's page): http://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/

We go over lighting: some basic stuff like rope light to more expensive stuff like a blow fish lamp. The key is to isolate the spots you illuminate with the lights to give mystic and show off some of that cool stuff you have.

On the music: we will have on the tiki bar page links to playlist on iTunes, Google Play, and Spotify plus some 24 hour playlist of tiki music. Remember, you can create your own playlist so what we talk about is suggestions only.

For equipment: we discuss blenders (from low end to high quality and expensive ones..yes, i have the expensive one), coolers and ice machines, and even glass washer..what?? Yes, glass washer which I have developed over the years which is inexpensive and easy to make. All that and more on the page.

http://tikicentralcanada.ca/marks-tiki-page/

Hey Folks,

Sorry for delay but this is a great episode about the amazing holiday called "Cinco De Mayo" which obviously is celebrated every May 5th. Sorry by the way as there is a lot of Spanish names and locations in this episode and if you know me I am not great at Spanish!!

We start the show by congrats to Paul Robinson who won our April contest and we do appreciate all who anticipated in it.

So what is the drink of this great holiday? Margaritas!!!!

We go over the very confusing origin of this drink which like a lot of tiki drinks has questionable starts. We will get you through them all: from a bartender who ends up being a milkman (yes!), to a spin off of a Mexican drink called "the Daisy", to Don Carlos who made it for a showgirl, to the drink made for a dance who was allergic to all spirits but Tequila (yeah OK LOL).

We go through the basic recipe which is easy to make on the "rocks" or "frozen". The other recipes we discuss are the Sparkling Margarita (one of my favorites), to a skinny margarita (if you ware watching calories which is about 114 to be specific), to "The Cindy" (yes for Cindy Crawford).

What glass you need for the drink? Well listen and find out...

Also, you ever wonder how do they get the salt/sugar on the rim of your glass...well, we discuss that too!!!

On the "Did You Know?" segment: we go through some very cool facts on how the "Cinco De Mayo" festivities started and why...hmmm the French!!

Stay tuned for the next episode when we continue "How to build a tiki bar" with our tiki expert Mark Keill.

For all the recipes for the episode, please go to: http://tikicentralcanada.ca/recipes/

Hi Folks!!
This special episode we will be doing TIKI TRIVIA with Paola and special guest Norma (she does our Travel Tips segment). We hope you have been listening to all of our episodes as the answers are in them.

The link to the page to the questions so you too can follow along (we only do the first 9 questions on the show but see what you know about tiki and have you been listening to the show?).
Link: http://tikicentralcanada.ca/tiki-trivia/

The drink today: 151 Swizzle which actually started as a boosted Mojito cocktail back in the 1020's with 151 proof rum. You know once Don the Beachcomber got his hand on it that he would change the recipe. So, we cover his plus the glassware it comes in. Yes, it's another special tiki glass that you serve this in but as we discussed in the episode that you put it in whatever you can at your party.

Here is the website link to order this special cup: http://beachbumberry.com/barware-swizzle-cup.html

By the way, Congrats to TIKIADVENTURERSCLUB on Instagram to win our contest in April!!!


Recipe for Don's recipe: put 1/2 ounce each fresh lime juice and sugar syrup; 1 1/2 ounces 151-proof Hamilton Demerara rum or Lemon Hart 151 rum; a dash of Angostura bitters, 6 drops Pernod or Herbsaint, and 8 ounces (1 cup) crushed ice. Flash blend for 5 seconds and pour into a Swizzle cup (or your glass) and garnish with cinnamon stick.

Hi Folks!!
So we will be helping you on build and decorate a tiki bar since the summer is just around the corner.

The drink that we will cover is Dr. Funk that has been in the tiki culture since the beginning...yes, the first tiki bar of Don the Beachcomber.

The drink came from a gentleman who in 1920's, Well-known German-born physician, Doctor Bernard Funk, who spent 31 years in the South Pacific practicing medicine. This drink had several different names: Dr. Funk of Tahiti, the Mr. Funk, The Dr. Fong, The Dr. Wong and Dr. Sam Tee. Some of the names evoked the imagery of a contemporary cinematic super villain, Dr. Fu Manchu (yes, in the movie played by Peter Sellers who is guess who: Pink Panther Inspector Clouseau).

Now, Trader Vic and Don's recipes we will go through on this show...
Dr. Funk YouTube video on make Trader's recipe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWIblJ2ohCU

We brought in Mark Keill to help me go through some tips and tricks of how to start building a tiki bar and decorating it. This is part one of this segment and next time we will cover the music, lighting and equipment.
DIY network tiki site: https://www.diynetwork.com/search/tiki-
Tiki Hut Paradise website: https://www.tikihutparadise.com/
Tiki escape website: http://www.tikiescapes.com/

In "Did you Know?": we talk about how some of tiki became part of the culture through a novel written by James A. Michener about the Pacific campaign in World War II. It was made into a movie in the 50's called: "South Pacific" and guess who is one of the main actors in it? I will give you a HAND on who it is.

Next episode, we will cover tiki trivia...do you know your tiki? Well find out and see how you will do plus 151 Swizzle..yes that's 151 proof alcohol.

Hi folks,

This is a short interview with Mark Keill (our tiki expert) while at the "Made with Love" event which was held on April 1st here in Ottawa recently.

The main episode from that event will be released on Monday April, 8th to listen to. Stay tuned for that one as we talk with Paola about the event and a cool tiki drink: Planter's Punch. We also go into some cool facts about Disney and tiki.
On our "Traveler's tips" segment, we talk about why get that WiFi connection and why is safe and beneficial to tip the staff at the resort or taxis. Finf out why....

Hi Guys,

Yes, we recorded this episode live at the "Made with Love" competition in Ottawa on April 1st. There will be in the background so I do apologize ahead of the time for the additional background noise.
So, at this event we see the top mixologist in Ottawa making some amazing drinks and food.
The drink we discuss on this episode is a classic tiki drink that has changed over the century it has been around called Planter's Punch...and yes that long!!

It starts back in civil war times on the plantations and was made with Jamaican rum. Through time, this drink's name even changes from Jamaican Rum Punch to Planter's Cocktail to Trader Vic's Planter's Punch (he actually had four different versions of this drink on his menu as well).

We'll give you the Jeff "Beachbum" Berry's version and Smuggler's Cove recipe as well.

Here is a video link on how to make a Planter's Punch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-_VN-oB6wA&t=98s

We will then go into some cool facts about how Disney and Tiki are one in the same in many ways. A little history lesson on how it all started and by the way in a future episode we go more into detail on this.

In "Traveler's Tips": we talk about why you should have WiFi at your room/resort and that extra charge is well worth it to make your trip fun and enjoyable. Tipping is also discussed and trust me when I say it can save your life at times (i.e. taxi guy being your own tour guide). Have you ever thought about throwing a few bucks in the fridge while you are away...well listen to find out why.

Our next episode, you will want to turn into as we tell you build and stock your very own tiki bar....yes Mark will be on the show and together we will give you the tips and tricks on how.

Hi folks,
This will be a 11 part series of interviews from the competitors who will participating in the National "Made with Love" competition. This event will be held on Monday, April 1st, 2019 in the horticultural building from 5pm to 11pm. Tiki Central Canada will be there and record a live episode as well. Come by and check out our booth that will be tikified and cool tiki trivia for some prizes as well. The entrance fee at the door is $65 but that gives you an evening of amazing cocktails made by the best bartenders/mixoligist in Ottawa. There will also be some great food pairings with the drinks so come out and see the best of the best. This episode we talk to Warren Frederick from "headquarters" here in Ottawa.

Hi folks,

This will be a 11 part series of interviews from the competitors who will participating in the National "Made with Love" competition. This event will be held on Monday, April 1st, 2019 in the horticultural building from 5pm to 11pm. Tiki Central Canada will be there and record a live episode as well. Come by and check out our booth that will be tikified and cool tiki trivia for some prizes as well.
The entrance fee at the door is $65 but that gives you an evening of amazing cocktails made by the best bartenders/mixoligist in Ottawa. There will also be some great food pairings with the drinks so come out and see the best of the best.

This episode we talk to Shane Gifford from "Jabberwocky Bar" here in Ottawa.

Hi folks,

This will be a 11 part series of interviews from the competitors who will participating in the National "Made with Love" competition. This event will be held on Monday, April 1st, 2019 in the horticultural building from 5pm to 11pm. Tiki Central Canada will be there and record a live episode as well. Come by and check out our booth that will be tikified and cool tiki trivia for some prizes as well.
The entrance fee at the door is $65 but that gives you an evening of amazing cocktails made by the best bartenders/mixoligist in Ottawa. There will also be some great food pairings with the drinks so come out and see the best of the best.

This episode we talk to Drake Ross Evans from "El Camino" here in Ottawa.