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Martin Cate & Rebecca Cate

Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove

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Master the Cult of Tiki

Journey into the birth, theft, and re-invention of American Tiki culture. From Depression-era escapism to Hollywood starlets and postwar suburban pop culture, this richly detailed history uncovers the fascinating lore behind the spirits, secrets, and scandals that built an iconic tropical movement. Along the way, you'll learn to everything you need to know to transform your world into a retro-tropical paradise, the nuances of choosing the right rum, and the secrets to crafting the ultimate Polynesian cocktails.

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Step into the lush, rum-soaked world of Polynesian Tiki Culture. Written by Martin and Rebecca Cate—founders of Smugglers Cove in San Francisco, the world's most acclaimed tiki bar—this indispensable guide is the definitive volume on one of the cocktail world's most fascinating and complex genres. Inside you'll find:

  • The Lore & Legend: Uncover the secrets of the first escapist tiki fantasy in Depression-era America. Learn how iconic cocktails were invented and "stolen", and read about the Hollywood starlets and scandals that defined the era.
  • The Definitive Rum Guide: Go beyond the myths with a groundbreaking new approach to understanding, categorizing, and selecting noble rum spirits. 
  • Over 100 Recipes: Mix more than 100 spectacular drinks, spanning both historically accurate classics and the bar's acclaimed original creations. 
  • The Art of Tiki Lifestyle: Whether you want to trick out your home tiki grotto, stock your bar with the best rums, or plan an unforgettable Polynesian Pop party, this book provides the ultimate blueprint. 

Put your favorite record on the hi-fi, pour yourself a Mai Tai, and lose yourself in the fantastical, misunderstood, and wildly alluring world of American tiki.

WINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION AND SPIRITED AWARDS

  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Dimensions: 7.72" x 1.34" x 9.29" 

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