Post #763967 by Hurricane Hayward on Wed, May 18, 2016 7:09 PM

Just posted on The Atomic Grog, a recap of all the latest news and updates ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2016/05/17/the-hukilau-updates-high-tide-party-announced-rum-sponsor-rundown-merchandise-preview-with-photos/

An overlay to the live performances in the waterfront Panorama Ballroom, High Tide is a special event celebrating the high water mark of the weekend and featuring Rhum Barbancourt cocktails by swashbuckling New York City bartender Brian Miller, plus Polynesian small bites from award-winning Atlanta-based celebrity chef Jim Stacy.

Existing Friday night passholders can buy wristbands for $35 giving them access to the special Barbancourt cocktails during High Tide (up to eight per person). Cocktails are also available for $10 each. Non-passholders can buy a Friday day pass that also includes the Tiki Road Trip Pool Party (noon-4 p.m.) and Tiki Treasures Bazaar (10 a.m.-8 p.m.) for $129. A Friday night pass is $99 (or $69 without drink bracelet). Stacy’s Polynesian tidbits will be sold à la carte. Hotel bars will also be selling cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.

As a special treat, Friday’s High Tide event will also include The Hukilau debut of larger-than-life chef Jim Stacy, best known for his appearances on Food Network and the Cooking Channel.

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Organizer Tiki Kiliki has stepped up the level of sponsor involvement to new heights in 2016, including 17 spirits companies (13 rums, plus gin, vodka, tequila and beer). There will be numerous opportunities to sample the sponsor spirits at tasting booths and special events throughout The Hukilau.

Global brand ambassador Alexx Mouzouris will be pouring cocktails for Don Q Rum at The Hukilau.

Martin Cate, owner of acclaimed San Francisco rum and Tiki haven Smuggler’s Cove, will sign copies of his new book, Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum and the Cult of Tiki, at The Mai-Kai during the pre-party on Wednesday, June 8, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. The book’s official release date is June 7, so you’ll be among the first to check it out and meet the author.

Brian Miller (left) mixes up his signature Haitian Frolic cocktail while representing Rhum Barbancourt at The Art of Tiki: A Cocktail Showdown at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival on Feb. 26. At right is Barbancourt mixologist Zach Lynch from the Ice Plant in St. Augustine.

Get the recipe here: http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2016/05/17/the-hukilau-updates-high-tide-party-announced-rum-sponsor-rundown-merchandise-preview-with-photos/#haitian-frolic

The official limited-edition mug, sculpted by John Mulder and produced by Eekum Bookum, is a tribute to a Tiki at The Mai-Kai.

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With Shag on board as a special guest and artist, The Hukilau’s 2016 official merchandise is shaping up to be among the most distinctive and collectible in the 15-year history of the event. Shag designs will appear on glassware (both Mai Tai and Zombie glasses), coasters, T-shirts, bar and beach towels, plus a swizzle stick. The limited-edition mug (created by John Mulder and Eekum Bookum) and pendant (carved by Crazy Al Evans and produced by Perry Drake) will both pay tribute to historic Tikis at The Mai-Kai.

Shag’s Mai-Kai artwork adorns the new Zombie glassware.

For updates on the merchandise, keep an eye on The Hukilau website and Facebook page. You can also sign up at TheHukilau.com to receive e-mail alerts.