The tiki glossary is your guide to terms, and words used in tiki drinks. This is a work in progress. It will probably never be complete as tiki cocktails evolve. I’ve been adding definitions as I learn things and as people ask me questions. If there is a tiki term you are unsure of let me know. I’m happy to answer.
Orgeat syrup (pronounced “or-zat”) is a sweet syrup that has an almond flavor. It is made with sugar, almonds, and usually has a little orange flower water. It is one of the main ingredients in a Trader Vic's Mai Tai. Orgeat syrup is used in other cocktails besides...
Havana Club rum is a brand of rum made in Cuba. Since the US has a trade embargo against Cuba it isn't available in the US, but it is available most other places in the world. Havana Club produces a variety of rums. However, the Anejo Blanco, which...
Grand Marnier is an orange flavored brandy liqueur created in 1880 by Alexandre Marnier-Lapostolle, and is a product of France. It is made from Cognac brandy, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar. You can drink Grand Marnier neat or mix it in a drink.
Gold Jamaican Rums are gold rums produced in Jamaica. Gold rums are generally aged in barrels for a period of time, and they get their gold color from aging in the barrels. Beware, not all gold rums are aged. Instead, some, get their color from...
Ginger beer is a, non-alcoholic, carbonated beverages that primarly has a ginger flavor. It is sweetened, but is generally not as sweet as ginger ale. It also has a stronger ginger flavor than ginger ale. There are a number of commercial brands of...
To make a really great Tiki drink be sure to squeeze your own juice. It is amazing how much better a Tiki drink tastes with fresh squeezed juice. The extra effort is really worth it.
Fresh squeezed lime juice is just what it sounds like. To make a really great Tiki drink be sure to squeeze your own juice. It is amazing how much better a Tiki drink tastes with fresh squeezed juice. The extra effort is really worth it.
Fresh squeezed lemon juice is just what it sounds like. To make a really great Tiki drink be sure to squeeze your own juice. It is amazing how much better a Tiki drink tastes with fresh squeezed juice. The extra effort is really worth it.
Fresh squeezed grapefruit juice is just what it sounds like. To make a really great Tiki drink be sure to squeeze your own juice. It is amazing how much better a Tiki drink tastes with fresh squeezed juice. The extra effort is really worth it.
Falernum is a sweet syrup that originated in Barbados. It is a sweet syrup that can have a variety of different ingredients. There are countless recipes for falernum, but it generally contains ginger, cloves, and limes. Sometimes it is alcoholic and sometimes it...