Post #782762 by AceExplorer on Sat, Dec 30, 2017 11:55 AM

Quick word of friendly advice to those who are new to tiki and inspired by Sam's. Use these recipes as a starting point and eventually proceed to trying classic tiki drink recipes from others around the globe. If you're nuts about drinks from Sam's East or Sam's West, then you'll also come to enjoy a number of the classic tiki drinks which go beyond what Sam's serves.

Look up recipes on Hurricane Hayward's blog, consult the newer (updated) books by tiki cocktail historian Jeff Berry, and many more resources here on Tiki Central. Booze and mixers and syrups can be expensive, so by consulting the larger compendiums of tiki cocktails, you can gradually work your way up the complexity (and expense) scale. Those who follow this advice may also come to find themselves making a number of their own syrups and other flavorings.

It's great to see Sam's continuing to introduce more folks to tiki - welcome to the jungle! Dang, this is fun stuff...