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Endless Summer: 7 Refreshing Tiki Drinks

hamilton park swizzleHang on to every bit of warmth and sunshine this summer by mixing up the quintessential warm-weather drink: a tiki cocktail. These seven recipes will keep your mind solidly in the land of sun, sand and 80º surf all summer long.

Hamilton Park Swizzle (pictured)
Jersey City isn’t exactly a tropical paradise, but that didn’t stop New Jersey native Natalie Jacob from finding inspiration in the city’s historic Hamilton Park neighborhood for creating this riff on the classic tiki drink, the Queen’s Park Swizzle.

Laka’s Nectar
We love the spicy-smoky combo of mezcal and ginger beer in this unique tropical cocktail. “It pays tribute to Laka, the Hawaiian goddess of song and dance—patroness of hula dancers,” says Susan Eggett of Forbidden Island, a tiki lounge in San Francisco’s East Bay.

Tiki-Ti Five-O
Created by Jeff “Beach Bum” Berry, the reigning King of all things tiki, for Tiki-Ti, an LA landmark, this drink’s unbeatable combination of aged rum, spices, lime, orange and ginger will keep you mixing and sipping all winter long. Click here for the recipe.

Bitter Mai Tai
A true salute to the indisputably delicious original, this concoction calls Campari to the forefront, while Jamaican rum, orgeat and fresh lime keep it closely on track with the more traditional Mai Tai.

Piña Colada
Who doesn’t love a Piña Colada? The ultimate in poolside indulgence is just as much of a treat fireside.

Luau Daiquiri
This Daiquiri from Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s tiki outpost in New Orleans is the key to taking the edge off that Big Easy heat.

Wicked Wahine
Say “aloha” to this taste of paradise from Hawaii barkeep Brice Ginardi, who opened the Okolemaluna Lounge on the Big Island last year. His Wicked Wahine takes a traditional tiki formula and gives it special treatment with fresh, natural ingredients.

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