Alrighty. This podcast is just a quick little something to hold y’all over till the Ladies of the Lounge are back behind the bar. Sunshine is solo this episode with a few quick topics and some listener feedback. MORE notes coming soon…got a party to go to...
Turn the lights down, put on the exotica and mix up the Akashi Guava Sour . This new drink by Sunshine Tiki was inspired by our growing love of Gin. 135º East Dry Gin is a lovely herbal dry gin that mixes very well in a cocktail. All four hosts enjoyed sipping this while recording this episode of ZTL podcast. All four hosts are in on this episode of ZTL. Sunshine, Starshine, Kalani and Pumpkin are together for one of the rare times we can all be together. After many years of trying to wrangle th...
Sunshine and Kalani here in the lounge for two cocktails and a LOT of listener mail. We have some serious catching up to do with our fans after taking so many weeks off. Conversation includes: Gotta Go Flamingo, Kate’s Lazy Desert, Hi Time wine cellar, pre bottled mai tai, home pickling and Sunshines very odd late night dreams. What are we drinking on this episode? The Sand Trap . Sunshine is not a fan of blends drinks but does have three recipes in his little book. This one is a take on the piñ...
Sunshine and Pumpkin hopped onto the bar stools for this episode on a warm June afternoon. When Pumpkin is in the lounge we have blends drinks. Sunshine does NOT have many of these blended cocktails in his recipe book so turning to classic drink recipes is always a good idea. Missionaries Downfall from the Total Tiki app by Beachbum Berry. This particular classic 40’s recipe from Don the Beachcomber could be the best of the best when it comes to blended concoctions. Lime, mint and rum are perfec...
The last new podcast from the ZTL crew was March 15 2021. Apparently we all needed three months off. As all of your hosts started to either return to work or get ready for workplaces that are reopening to the public, things got a little crazy. This episode was almost a little emotional to record. Sunshine and Kalani are behind the mic with a fantastic new gin cocktail and no scripted talking points at all. Kalani does not like gin but she did enjoy Auntie PuPu’s Butterfly. The drink changes colo...
Welcoming new friends to the podcast has been a little more difficult since March of 2020. Keeping things close to home is one way to stay safe and keep the show on the road. Neighbor Nichole joins us for the first time behind the microphone. Nichole was a natural behind the microphone on her first try. Sunshine was actually the one who made some mistakes that caused a few re takes. Our drink is called MOOG Over Rita . This is a take on a tropical margarita that ended up better than any margarit...
Welcome to the lounge. Sunshine is solo at the bar this time. While the Ladies are off doing what they, Sunshine wanted to send out a podcast that answers a few questions. Top of mind has been a flurry of interest in what rum we prefer with our classic lime daiquiri. Pictured to right are some of (not all by any means) favorite spirits to enjoy in the quintessential drink. Plantation 3 Stars is a blended rum that offers a light sweetness and wonderful aroma. Barsol Pisco isn’t rum at all…;) whic...
The lights are dim, the exotica is playing and Starshine and Sunshine are craving another cocktail that uses egg whites. Last time it was the Pisco Sour, but this time we came across an easy recipe from one of those too common books with 1000 plus drink recipes. The Apricot Lady is short on ingredients but tall on its classy appearance and simple flavor. Robert Hess already had a great how to video on his youtube channel so we recommend watching and trying this one yourself. Don’t be afraid of t...
This trip into the Zen Tiki Lounge is nothing more than a nice conversation with great drinks and exotica. Sunshine mixed up a little something tropical with kombucha, rum and fresh juice. Les Baxter is playing throughout the show. Kalani assists with the conversation. Topics include: age demographics in the tiki community, skin care for those who don’t need it, the new dating app for tikis who hate diversity, new exotica playlists on apple radio, dealing with being born last century, and much m...
First things first. Mix yourself the same drink we enjoy on this episode of ZTL. The Blue Tsunami . Pumpkin requested a fruity/boozy tropical style cocktail that would remind her of floating around on a mega cruise ship. It should go without saying that this drink is better than your standard cruise ship libation. Its 2021 and things are looking so much different than 2020. OK, not really. Reason enough to visit our dimly lit tiki bar for drinks, exotica tunes and conversation. Sunshine is shari...
Screwing takes a little longer than just popping it off. And, Starshine would rather screw it than pop it off. These are just two inebriated quotes from this episode of everyones favorite dimly lit tiki bar. Join Sunshine and Starshine for our first episode of 2021. Our theme this time is South America. Bossa Nova and Pisco Sours set the mood for some conversation about 2020 listener statistics, a new naughty kids show from Denmark, Sunshines favorite new bar toy and much more. Make a Pisco Sour...
Have we made it? Is 2020 about to end? Will it be replaced with something better? There really is no way to tell. So mix yourself a cocktail and listen to us pontificate the potential future for all of us. Sunshine is drinking a Mai Tai made with Ten To One dark Caribbean rum and Facundo Neo silver rum. Kalani is enjoying a right proper Painkiller made with Pussers Navy rum . Pumpkin….well, iced tea. Mentioned above we tried the Flaviar tasting kit as a holiday gift. Sunshine tried Ten To One ru...
What a difference a pandemic makes when recording our annual holiday spectacular. In previous years we have invited podcast listeners, friends and family. This year its just your four hosts and a husband or two. Plus masks and distancing. Yeah, not as fun. But we make the most of a holiday gathering with the shenanigans you may be used to. Sipping on several cocktails from our library helps make things fun. CLICK HERE for the full list of drinks and start mixing at home. We have some great music...
Its no secret that the Covid pandemic continues to blaze around the globe. In an abundance of caution (aren’t we all sick of hearing that phrase) we continue to record the podcast via Zoom on most occasions so that we can remain safe in our little bubbles. The first two segments of the show were a failed attempt to try ASMR on our audience. If you follow the kids on tiktok or instagram no doubt you have heard of the popularity of this relaxing and cult like phenomenon. Why didn’t it work? Well, ...
ZTL XMAS This episode has been re posted on 11/24/2020 and was originally posted 12/14/12. Notes and song titles coming soon... Enjoy the podcast and Happy Holidays Make our classy holiday cocktails in your very own home: Coquito ("little coconut") Ingredients 1 cup water 12 cloves 2 cinnamon sticks 1 inch-long piece of fresh ginger, peeled 1 15-ounce can of Coco Lopez 1 12-ounce can of Carnation Evaporated Milk 1.5 cup light rum (I use Cruzan) Powdered cinnamon Directions Place water, cloves, c...
Muahahahahaa! Its our favorite time of year here in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Starshine, Pumpkin and Sunshine put on some wigs, grabbed a cocktail and turned on the ol’ ZOOM. Our newest Halloween time cocktail is Ashes, Ashes, We All Fall Down . SoCal silver rum and Stolen Smoked rum. With citrus and spice plus a torched orange wheel. You’ll be drinking this one through Thanksgiving. Listen to the show for our hopes and dreams of the Halloween season. The end of the episode includes 4 of Sunshines fa...
Just for Curtis and Kevin,..write up coming later. Sunshine is pickled....
Podcast Re Post: This episode is originally from February 2015 . He’s baaaaaaaaaaaaack. Campari Kraken visits the lounge for the fifth time and he has some questions from podcast listeners who joined us during the recording. If you enjoy not having any of your fortunes told, CK is the tiki bar psychic you have been looking for. Our cocktail this week is a take on the Pisco sour, adding a slight tiki twist. Sunshine mixes both Pisco and Brandy along with falernum and the standard citrus and egg w...
This weeks podcast was almost completely hijacked by Campari Kraken. Flying in on his used magic carpet, Campari guessed the futures of several listeners. Anyone who asks CK a question should always be prepared for a rude if not very honest answer. That is exactly what he delivered. Sunshine and Kalani engage in a discussion of Gods and Goddesses. As human cultures did in the past, you can always make up a new God to explain something you don't understand. Don't know why toilet water swirls in a...
This podcast originally posted 2/22/2013 and has been reposted along with the other 6 episodes with appearances by Campari Kraken . Kalani and Sunshine are in the lounge sipping a variety of flavored and classic mojitos. People often ask what drink or drinks to serve for a group when they have little behind the bar experience. A mojito is a great option. Few ingredients and can be customized easily with little effort. See Sunshines batch recipe below and invite your guests to experiment a little...
This podcast was originally posted March 16, 2012 and has been re posted August 8, 2020. Aloha, and welcome to the Zen Tiki Lounge. It has been a few weeks since we got back in the lounge and recorded a podcast. Sunshine, Starshine and Campari Kraken are all here this week. On his first visit, the renowned Kampari Kraken introduced himself as the worlds most famous tiki bar psychic. This time, Campari sips a cocktail that Sunshine named in his honor and reflects on the difficulties of traveling ...
This is a repost of the original podcast episode which was released February 7, 2012. After a recent trip to a local casino, Starshine and Sunshine are back in the lounge to tell of their travels. This is mostly to lampoon the worst psychic experience we have ever had. Sylvia Brown attempted to put on a "show" or "reading" but really just ended up leaving us with a heated desire to run back into the casino and find the nearest mai tai. And we did just that. That disappointment led us to finding ...
Sunshine got out the swiffer and continued to dust off the recently found drink recipes from many years back. After a careful review it appears that of the 37 recipes, a solid 6-8 are keepers and the rest either need work or should stay lost. Julio is our neighbor who is lucky enough to live walking distance to the lounge. Given the choice between two of our lost recipes Julio chose Coconut Mele . Sunshine and completely forgotten how great this drink is. Three kinds of coconut, three rums, a li...
Podcast roll call. Sunshine, yes. Starshine, yes. Kalani, yes. Pumpkin, not present. Sunshine and the Lady Hobos (listen for those details) are cooped up inside via ZOOM to avoid both a pandemic and 90 plus degree temps. Good thing we always start off with a cool libation. This episode we enjoy Three Legged Flamingo . We pride ourselves in offering recipes with 5 or less ingredients but this is one of our rare exceptions. Though all of the booze and juice needed for this somewhat complex drink a...
This episode of ZTL podcast was recorded via ZOOM. Keep those masks on and stay home as much as possible. Don’t forget to enjoy the cocktails. Long time listens of the podcast know that all Sunshine does to arrange our next recording is send a text message to the Ladies of the lounge. Whoever answers, joins me on the podcast. Every now and then all three Ladies are available and its time to “wrangle the cats” which is our way of saying using creative editing to reduce the overlapping conversatio...
Sunshine Tiki in the lounge this episode. That means you get lots of music and less banter. Its been a few weeks since we posted a show and now that all four hosts are back to working regularly we are trying to get back into our bi weekly schedule. Your music is a classic vinyl album from Henry Mancini that Sunshine has been enjoying often in the Zen Tiki Lounge. Enjoy the full LP with just a little lounge news. AND, be sure to listen to the entire episode to see if you have a chance to get a sh...
What does your Zoom face look like? Pumpkin and Sunshine record this episode via Zoom and tried to capture a screen shot looking halfway decent. Maybe we failed. In a first of firsts all present hosts of the podcast are sober and completely coherent. Every now and then one of the Ladies of the Lounge will abstain simply because they are being responsible and may need to operate a vehicle. But Sunshine is always at home and rarely has to worry about the dangers of driving under the influence. On ...
On a warm, sunny and clear Tuesday in May the crew of the Zen Tiki Lounge hit the road to Palm Springs. We had a few goals. Break into the Reef, serve ourselves some cocktails and stick our feet in the pool. As you listen to this episode you will realize we accomplished all we set out to do and found time for shenanigans. While at the Reef we are joined by Rory Snyder and Kari Hendler who essentially responded to the alarm we set off while breaking in. To prove what good sports they are we were ...
During the pandemic many of us have been staying home as much as possible. On a very brief trip to the pharmacy Sunshine got in his car and for whatever reason the iPhone decided to play episode 240 of the podcast. This was back in February of 2012 and involved guest hostess Krista and the fourth low calorie cocktail in a series we did. So, Sunshine was thinking that since he gets requests all year long for ways to drop the sugar and calorie content in drinks that this was a perfect opportunity ...
Sunshine and Pumpkin are very pleased to be joined by Kat Reeder on this episode. Kat is a modern artist living on Oahu who has been creating prints, 3D pop and portraits with a beautiful stylized island look and feel. During the interview we talk about her influences from Peru to Miami and now Hawaii. Sunshine was surprised to find that Kat uses the digital medium to create her pieces because at first glance you my think of watercolor, hand drawing and other formats. We spend a good deal of the...
