Post #693021 by GatorRob on Mon, Sep 9, 2013 4:13 PM

Frankly, I would be happy to see an article on Tiki or "Faux Polynesian" drinks without the work "tacky" in the title no matter how it is used. For years now, they just can't seem to resist! But regardless, I'm always happy to see our beloved Bum get good press. I don't personally subscribe to the opinion that bars such as Pegu Club are "pretentious" or that being referred to as a "mixologist" is anything but a complement. Bars like Pegu Club have raised the bar in the art of cocktail making. It's been enough years now that I think a lot of folks are forgetting what it was like before the cocktail resurgence. We are living in an era when there are high quality, creative cocktails to be found in many corners (even Orlando where I live), whether they are Tiki or not. I think some may be getting spoiled by the availability of it all and need to take a step back and realize how good we now have it.

And this statement: "trading tinctures for umbrella garnishes". Ugh, really? Why must we choose? It is not only possible, but a reality in many places to have both at the same time.