Some drinks you are likely to find behind a Tiki Bar are Mai Tais, Scorpion Bowls, and Singapore Slings. Look for colorful, fruity drinks made out of coconut or pineapple to accommodate your Tiki bar. All the drinks have to be served in Tiki Mugs and should be mixed with tropical fruit and even the garnishing should be done with fruit, fresh mint and a paper umbrella because that is what Tiki tradition is. Tiki Mugs are ceramic mugs that often feature a figure, face or other tropical decorations imposed on the front of the mug.
There has always been this mystical quality about Tiki bars, which, besides making it just a practical bar, gives a calm and serene feeling, reminding us of beautifully palm filled beaches and of fisherman, providing us with an atmosphere, which invites story telling over rum-filled drinks. If you’ve ever been in an authentic Tiki Bar, then you know it is always rooted in an Island theme. Beyond that, the bar’s owner is free to imprint his or her own stamp of originality on it, guided by individual tastes. This has the following: a trap for fish, boating and underwater gears, shells, sea star, wood washed ashore, and anything that is on the seaside. To set the mood in a Tiki bar the ideal is to play the original Tiki Lounge music by artists such as Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny and Les Baxter but any traditional Hawaiian music will also set the right mood. Tiki Torches, traditionally made from bamboo and paper lanterns with Tiki designs create the mysterious and exotic lighting that is associated with Tiki Bars. This type of lighting along with the island themed background decor will enhance the jungle feel of your Tiki Bar.None of the Tiki Bar is comprehensive devoid of not less than one Tiki Statue or Tiki Mask which are brilliant signs of the ancient method of life on the islands. Pay tribute to the Polynesian gods with some of these artifacts which come in just about any form you could imagine. There are sufficient replicas available on the market within a very wide price range,but an authentic Tiki Statue or Tiki Mask is of course the ultimate.
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Tiki bars often serve grilled food with South Pacific flair, such as fruit-glazed meats, kabobs and anything flavored with coconut. Trader’s Vic, one of the original Tiki Bars pioneered fusion cuisine by introducing island flavors to Chinese and American dishes which opened a whole new variety of foods that can be served at Tiki Bars and still keep within the tradition. Sweet and sour chicken en brochette is a classic example of this type of cuisine but any seafood with sweet glazes and plenty of fresh fruit will do your Tiki Bar justice.