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Christmas Eve of Destruction
A Favorite Drink from Sippin' Santa 2021!
Bamboo Sam
Dec 14, 20212 min read
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Pango Daiquiri
The Pango Daiquiri - another Bamboo Sam original!
Bamboo Sam
Aug 24, 20212 min read
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Clarified Milk Punch #1
An old punch methodology that will remake familiar drinks!
Bamboo Sam
May 11, 20214 min read
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Pearl Diver
The Pearl Diver is another one of those drinks that would have been lost to time were it not for the dogged pursuit of Jeff "Beachbum" Berry
Bamboo Sam
Jan 26, 20213 min read
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Elusive Dreams
The Patterson House (Nashville) is known for classic cocktails. The Elusive Dreams is their riff on the classic Hotel Nacional Special.
Bamboo Sam
Jan 19, 20213 min read
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Black Sand, Blue Sea
A Hiphipahula dedication to the Tikiyaki Orchestra After my Blue Curaçao epiphany with the Cherry Blossom, I've been going back through...
Bamboo Sam
Oct 9, 20204 min read
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BVLOS
A twist on the Planter's Punch for my drone flying friends.
Bamboo Sam
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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Wedding Wings
A modified Daiquiri for the flying class.
Bamboo Sam
Sep 15, 20201 min read
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Second Rummer Up
A great Tiki Revival Cocktail from Brian Maxwell via Minimalist Tiki.
Bamboo Sam
Sep 11, 20202 min read
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Daiquiri No. 1
The daiquiri that launched them all!
Bamboo Sam
Jul 24, 20203 min read
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The Mojito
A great example of "less is more" cocktail.
Bamboo Sam
Jun 5, 20203 min read
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The Halekulani
The Halekulani, a classic Hawaiian cocktail from the 1930's.
Bamboo Sam
May 15, 20202 min read
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The Boo Loo
It doesn't get much more tropical... Before I knew what a Tiki mug was I was awed by two types of drinks I remember my mom getting when I...
Bamboo Sam
May 8, 20203 min read
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COVID-19 Update
Ever wonder how Bamboo Sam is trying to keep Covid-19 at bay?
Bamboo Sam
Apr 8, 20201 min read
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Ancho Pepper Syrup
How to make an Ancho Chili Pepper Syrup.
Bamboo Sam
Apr 3, 20202 min read
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The Hipalicious
A short review of The Home Bar Guide to Tropical Drinks and the Hipalicious cocktail
Bamboo Sam
Mar 20, 20204 min read
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The Hurricane
Taking a Mardi Gras favorite back to its roots!
Bamboo Sam
Feb 21, 20204 min read
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Super Bowl Partying!
Planning for Tiki drinks at parties can be a challenge. Try these tips for easier entertaining!
Bamboo Sam
Jan 31, 20205 min read
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The Straw Problem
With plastic straws now persona non grata, what are the other options?
Bamboo Sam
Jan 31, 20202 min read
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Pearl Diver
A post from Nashville's Pearl Diver.
Bamboo Sam
Jan 24, 20203 min read
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Cruzan Estate Diamond Black Strap Rum
A review of Cruzan's Black Strap Rum and an overview of Black Strap Rums in general.
Bamboo Sam
Jan 10, 20203 min read
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2019's Holiday Drinks
Tiki drinks for your Holiday soiree!
Bamboo Sam
Dec 20, 20194 min read
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Cranberry Syrup
A great alternative to grenadine for those holiday parties. Grenadine is one of those bar staples that can kill a good Tiki drink. As a...
Bamboo Sam
Dec 20, 20191 min read
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Clove Syrup
How to make a clove syrup for drinks like the Toasted Almond.
Bamboo Sam
Dec 20, 20191 min read
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Coconut Cream Syrup
A light coconut cream syrup for Tiki drinks.
Bamboo Sam
Jun 22, 20192 min read
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Straining 101
All about drink straining for Tiki drinks
Bamboo Sam
Jun 22, 20195 min read
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Sugar Syrups
Everything you need to know about sugar syrups
Bamboo Sam
Jun 14, 20193 min read
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