Post #142281 by FreakBear on Sun, Feb 20, 2005 8:48 PM

If this is about pirates... they're infamous for showing up where they're not wanted! It would be very unlike a pirate to not show up in a tiki bar :wink:

On 2005-02-08 19:30, KuKuAhu wrote:

Tiki and Caribbean. Can they be mixed?

They always have been. I don't see why that would or should stop.

Plenty of Caribbean influence existed in the original tiki craze. So in that respect the answer is yes. Don B didn't travel to Samoa for his rum.

But if you mean to ask if modern Caribbean flavors or culture belong in a modern reproduction of an authentic tiki bar, then I'd say no.

Well said Cuz!

Do what you want! But for me, it's how the two are mixed. The Carribean is a blend of cultures all its own and is markedly different as a whole! Calypso, Rum, and Voodoo themes work well in traditional tiki environments, but the asthetic has to be primarily South Pacific (not necessarrily Polynesian).

I believe Trader Vic accounted for a number of cultures in his Tiki establishment not just Polynesia/South Pacific, but there was a central Poly theme and atmosphere!

Of the modern cultures I consider true "living, breathing, Tiki" are the clans of New Guinea and tribes of South America. Neither are Polynesian, both are endangered.

On 2005-02-06 13:05, Tikiwahine wrote:
Ironically, I just picked up a couple bags of sorrel which is dried hibiscus blossoms. It's used to make a Jamaican holiday drink. I'll be using it to make a sort of tiki beer.

That's awesome! Try making a sorrel syrup for cocktails as well!

[ Edited by: FreakBear on 2005-02-20 21:04 ]