Curate Rum Flight by Style and Proof
1 shopping tripStock Jamaican pot still, Barbadian blend, and agricole rhum — tiki specs often call for two rums per drink.
Intermediate2-4 weeks
Tiki Bar Creation Guide
Complete guide for tiki bar creation — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
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Workflow
Batch Orgeat and Falernum from Scratch
3-4 hoursMake orgeat from blanched almonds, sugar, and orange blossom water; brew spiced falernum with lime zest and clove.
Learn Mai Tai, Zombie, and Saturn Specs
2 weeksMaster three canonical tiki specs with correct rum splits, orgeat amounts, and crushed ice volume.
Scale Punch Bowl for Group Service
1 hour prepBatch Zombie or Scorpion bowl for 10–20 servings; add large ice block not cubes to slow dilution.
Tools Used
- Orgeat Recipe CalculatorPrimary
Calculate almond, sugar, and orange blossom water ratios for house orgeat syrup batch.
- Punch Bowl Scaling CalculatorPrimary
Scale tiki punch recipes from single serve to bowl service for 10–20 guests.
- Ice-to-Drink Ratio CalculatorSupporting
Calculate crushed ice volume needed for proper dilution in tiki drinks served in ceramic mugs.
- Batch Cocktail Scaling CalculatorReference
Batch rum and syrup components separately before combining in punch bowl at service.
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Reference Materials
Tiki Rum CategoriesTable
Rum styles and typical tiki applications.
| Style | Example | Use In |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaican pot still | Smith & Cross | Mai Tai funk split |
| Barbadian blend | Mount Gay Eclipse | Body and balance |
| Agricole | Rhum JM VSOP | Grassy top notes |
| Overproof | Wray & Nephew 63% | Float and fire drinks |
Crushed Ice RatioFormula
Tiki serve volume ≈ 40% liquid + 60% crushed ice by volume in mug — fast dilution is intentional.
Orgeat AllergenStandard
Orgeat contains tree nuts — label clearly for guest allergy safety at any tiki service.
Two Rums Minimum
Split base across two rum styles — single rum Mai Tai tastes flat.
Ice Is Half
Tiki drinks are mostly crushed ice — under-icing makes cloying sweet mess.
Nut Allergy
Orgeat is almond — always disclose; keep alternative syrup for allergic guests.
Safety Notes
- Overproof rum floats burn — warn guests before flame garnish service.
- Disclose tree nut allergen in orgeat — anaphylaxis risk is real.