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Post #795035 by Hurricane Hayward on Wed, May 8, 2019 10:52 PM

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I hope this makes up for the lack of cocktail updates lately. Here's the first of many to come, a deep dive into the history of a deadly classic ...

The Shrunken Skull review now features an updated tribute recipe, inspired by a tip from The Mai-Kai's owner, Dave Levy ...
http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/08/10/mai-kai-cocktail-review-drink-like-a-native-with-the-shrunken-skull/#tribute

Also, we've added the true ancestor recipe, Don the Beachcomber's Skull & Bones, along with more history thanks to Jeff "Beachbum" Berry and 10th anniversary edition of Sippin' Safari ...

http://www.slammie.com/atomicgrog/blog/2011/08/10/mai-kai-cocktail-review-drink-like-a-native-with-the-shrunken-skull/#beachcomber_ancestor

We've also updated lots of background info, including the story behind the infamous shrunken skulls in The Mai-Kai's Samoa dining room ...

The review features nine new photos, including lots of info on the mugs (new and old), the rums, and Shrunken Heads spotted at other bars across the country. Including the two new ones, there are now six recipes for you to enjoy.

Okole maluna!