Hey Tiki fam! 🌺🍹 Ready to sip on some heartland magic with The Brass Monkey Tiki Podcast? In our latest episode, "A Tale of Two Prairie Cocktails," we’re shaking things up with Denver’s Tiki Lounge and its legendary Prairie Punch—a tropical escape with a Colorado twist! 🍍🏔️
We’re also diving into Sioux Falls’ Tiki Room and its boozy Prairie Puka, a coastal classic with a plains vibe. Did these 1970s Tiki gems share a secret recipe, or is their story just a wild coincidence? From neon-lit murals to whispered tales of Frank Sinatra sipping a Mai Tai, this episode is packed with Tiki mystery, retro flair, and a showdown of flavors you won’t want to miss!
Try the Cocktails at Home:
- Prairie Punch (Tiki Lounge, Denver, CO): 1.5 oz light rum, 0.5 oz dark Jamaican rum, 1 oz pineapple juice, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz chokecherry syrup, 0.5 oz honey syrup, 1 dash Angostura bitters. Garnish with a pineapple slice and maraschino cherry. Blend with 8 oz crushed ice, pour into a tall glass, and sip with a straw.
- Prairie Puka (Tiki Room, Sioux Falls, SD): 2 oz light rum, 0.75 oz dark Jamaican rum, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz pineapple juice, 0.75 oz orange juice, 0.75 oz passion fruit syrup, 2 tsp honey syrup, 0.25 oz falernum, 1 dash Angostura bitters, 0.75 oz 151-proof rum float. Garnish with a pineapple slice, orange wedge, and maraschino cherry. Blend with 8 oz crushed ice, pour into a tall glass, float the 151-proof rum, and sip through a straw.
Click to uncover the secrets of these lost Tiki havens, and let’s sip through history together—share your fave Tiki cocktail with #TikiLegends! 🎙️✨
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