Craft Tropical Tiki Cocktails: Recipes & Instruction

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Learn a few Tiki Cocktails

Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise this weekend without leaving Madison, WI — a delightful escape from Wisconsin's capricious winter weather! Dive into an engaging 2-3 hour class where you'll master the art of crafting tropical-inspired cocktails using premium and locally sourced spirits. Accompanied by delicious snacks from the Garver Kitchen, this experience is not only about sipping but also learning. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with recipes and select ingredients, ensuring you can bring the taste of the tropics to your home whenever you wish!

$170 for two people ($85 each) includes five cocktails, detailed instruction, snacks, a recipe book, and a couple of ingredients. Capacity is limited to six groups of two per class. A 15% gratuity is included in the ticket fees.

Tiki drinks

are colorful, often potent concoctions embody the South Pacific's tropical allure and exotic flavors. Here are some classic tropical tiki drinks along with their recipes:

1. Mai Tai

- **Ingredients:**

- 2 oz Dark rum

- 1 oz Lime juice

- 1/2 oz Orgeat syrup

- 1/2 oz Triple sec

- Mint sprig (for garnish)

- **Instructions:**

1. Shake all ingredients except the mint sprig with ice.

2. Strain into an ice-filled glass.

3. Garnish with a mint sprig.

2. Zombie

- **Ingredients:**

- 1 1/2 oz Light rum

- 1 1/2 oz Dark rum

- 1 oz Lime juice

- 1 oz Pineapple juice

- 1 oz Papaya juice (or substitute with more pineapple juice)

- 1/2 oz 151-proof rum

- 1 teaspoon Sugar

- **Instructions:**

1. Blend all ingredients except the 151-proof rum with ice until smooth.

2. Pour into a tall glass.

3. Float the 151-proof rum on top.

4. Garnish with a cherry and mint.

3. Pina Colada

- **Ingredients:**

- 2 oz Light rum

- 1 oz Coconut cream

- 1 oz Heavy cream

- 6 oz Fresh pineapple juice

- Pineapple slice and maraschino cherry (for garnish)

- **Instructions:**

1. Blend all ingredients with ice until smooth.

2. Pour into a chilled glass.

3. Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.

4. Hurricane

- **Ingredients:**

- 2 oz Light rum

- 2 oz Dark rum

- 1 oz Lime juice

- 1 oz Orange juice

- 2 oz Passion fruit juice

- 1/2 oz Simple syrup

- 1/2 oz Grenadine

- Orange slice and cherry (for garnish)

- **Instructions:**

1. Shake all ingredients with ice.

2. Strain into an ice-filled hurricane glass.

3. Garnish with an orange slice and a cherry.

5. Singapore Sling

- **Ingredients:**

- 1 1/2 oz Gin

- 1/2 oz Cherry liqueur

- 1/4 oz Cointreau

- 1/4 oz Benedictine

- 4 oz Pineapple juice

- 1/2 oz Lime juice

- 1/3 oz Grenadine

- Club soda

- Cherry and pineapple slice (for garnish)

- **Instructions:**

1. Shake all ingredients except club soda with ice.

2. Strain into an ice-filled Collins glass.

3. Top with club soda.

4. Garnish with a cherry and a slice of pineapple.