A colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki, from its birth in Depression-era America to its modern-day revival—from the founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove, the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era.
Featuring more than 100 delicious recipes (original and historic), plus a groundbreaking new approach to understanding rum, Smuggler’s Cove is the magnum opus of the contemporary tiki renaissance. From tiki’s birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented; Hollywood starlets and scandals; and tiki’s newfound popularity, Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, explore tiki’s storied history.
Whether you’re looking for a new favorite cocktail, tips on how to trick out your home tiki grotto, help stocking your bar with great rums, or inspiration for your next tiki party, Smuggler’s Cove has everything you need to transform your world into a Polynesian Pop fantasia.
Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring—and often misunderstood—movements in American cultural history.
Explore Smuggler's Cove while sipping your next Mai Tai or island-inspired cocktail made in our Brattle Stepped Hi-Ball Glass.
Written by: Martin Cate with Rebecca Cate
Published by: Ten Speed Press
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Further Reading: Since opening its doors in San Francisco in 2009, Smuggler's Cove has earned its place as one of the top rum and cocktail destinations in the world. Home to the largest rum selection in the United States, Smuggler's Cove offers over 80 original and historic recipes with house-made ingredients, premium spirits, and fine liqueurs.
