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Grogalizer 2.0 is here

Posted on May 1, 2010March 29, 2013 by Swanky

With The Bum’s new book just out and his new seminar coming up at Hukilau, it is a great time to unveil the newly redesigned Grogalizer website. I have wanted Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail CapersTagged beachbum berry, cocktails, drinks, grog log, mixology, OG Tiki Central, recipes, tropical1 Comment

Simple Syrup? Screw That Sh@t! Inverted Sugar!

Posted on October 30, 2007January 29, 2019 by Swanky

So you have a bottle of simple syrup, also called sugar syrup, and it has a bottom covered in crystalized sugar. It happens. But must it happen? Or at least, Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail CapersTagged cocktails, mixology, simple syrup, sugar syrup4 Comments

OXO Mini Measuring Cup

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Swanky

Ms Swanky got me the larger cup version of this item for Christmas. It is made so that you can read the measurements from the top, rather than having to Read More …

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Tropical drink home brewing

Posted on July 7, 2006May 7, 2014 by Swanky

Dr. Cocktail exorts those who make their own versions of cocktail elixirs this month. In October, Hukilau will have a mixology seminar headed by Beachbum Berry. At his side will Read More …

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Posted in Cocktail Capers, Events, Polynesian PopTagged cocktails, falernum, hukilau, kahiki, mai kai, mixology, tropical cocktails1 Comment

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