Zombie
The Zombie is a prime example of Don the Beachcomber's typical concoction: strong and rather mysterious. Bar lore says that the original was so potent that customers could order no…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Scorpion Bowl
The Scorpion, like many tiki cocktails, has gone through countless iterations, from a gin and wine-laced libation to this contemporary version of Trader Vic’s 1946 recipe.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Three Scots and a Dash
A play on the tiki classic Three Dots and a Dash, this Scotch whisky-based rendition was created by Zac Overman of Fort Defiance.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Full Sun
Allspice dram adds a baked spice note to this quasi-tropical mixture of vodka, coconut milk and lime juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
Nobody Ever Dies
Chantal Tseng's riff on the Zombie calls on rhum agricole and passionfruit juice.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Jeffrey Martin
Fay Wray
Strong, but balanced; fruity, but not too sweet.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Revenge of the Line
Mezcal and charred pineapple bring a double dose of smokiness to this tropical cocktail.
- story: Tatiana Bautista
- photo: Alexa Bendek
Donga Punch
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry discovered this cocktail in a 1937 notebook of original Don the Beachcomber recipes.
- story: Bianca Prum
Treasure Trove
A sherry-spiked Piña Colada made minty thanks to Fernet-Branca.
- story: Mary Anne Porto
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Macadamia Nut Chi Chi
A rare vodka drink in the canon of tiki classics.
- story: Leslie Pariseau
- photo: Lizzie Munro