Post #2469 by woofmutt on Wed, Jun 19, 2002 11:06 PM

Of course a Tiki-phile could be a non drinker. Tiki is much more about exotic atmosphere than exotic libations. There's probably quite a few Tiki fans who don't drink for one reason or another. I'd guess there's even collectors of cocktail ware and books who don't drink 'cause I used to be one of them...I started my cocktail book collection (not vast by any means) in my early twenties and didn't start drinking until my early thirties. Even when we are talking Tiki tippling I think there's far more to be said about the subtle balance of exotic flavors than the wham of the booze. In late July I'm throwin' a Tiki bash for my sister's 30th and as it's on a public beach and as this nation was started by a bunch of puritans there's no alcohol allowed. So I'm getting creative with the booze free drinks...Planning for them to taste exotic, look swell, and be garnished to the point of ridiculous (2 gross of paper umbrellas have already been procured).