Subtle Tiki

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐖𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐳𝐳    Merry Fizz-mas!     There’s something about Christmas on a Sunday that calls for a fizz. So here’s a recipe for you and yours to enjoy this holiday season     INGREDIENTS:   2 oz spruce-infused gin   1/4 oz allspice dram   1 oz lemon juice  3/4 oz festive cranberry syrup  1/4 oz orgeat  1 medium egg white  Soda water   Garnish: fresh cranberry     DIRECTIONS:  Combine all ingredients except the soda water in a shaker and dry-shake without ice for 8-10 seconds. Add a large ice cube and shake very well. Double strain into a glass and top with soda water. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #itsawonderfulfizz #ginfizz #holidaycocktails #festivedrinks #gin #gincocktail #cocktails #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝘉𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩    We would never infringe on anyone’s right to celebrate new holidays…    In fact, we’ll create a cocktail for the special occasion.     So here’s the ‘Beets of Strength’ — the perfect combo of beets, tequila, and liquid courage needed for the Feats of Strength, an annual Festivus tradition.     Enjoy!     INGREDIENTS:   1 1/2 oz beet-infused tequila   1/4 oz port  1/4 oz walnut orgeat  1/2 oz honey syrup   1/2 oz orange juice  3/4 oz lime juice  Garnish: lime wedge     DIRECTIONS:  Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass and top with ice. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #beetsofstrength #cheers #holidaycocktails #festivus #featsofstrength #tequila #beets #cocktail #cocktails #clearice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝐑𝐮𝐦𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞    Swizz’ the season…    Here’s a festive swizzle that’s equally warming and refreshing.     Hope you all get a chance to swizzle one up (and other delicious drinks) this holiday season💚   INGREDIENTS:   3/4 oz pineapple rum   3/4 oz kumquat-POP   1/4 oz allspice dram  1/2 oz festive cranberry syrup  3/4 oz lemon juice  Garnish: dehydrated citrus     DIRECTIONS:  Combine the ingredients in a glass and fill with crushed ice until the glass is two-thirds full. Swizzle together using a lele/barspoon. Top with more ice and add garnish.     #subtletiki #rumquatswizzle #cheers #tiki #tikicocktail #tropicaldrinks #holidaydrinks #holidaycocktails #swizzle #cocktails #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #pebbleice #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

[𝚂𝚝𝚒𝚕𝚕] 𝙽𝚎𝚎𝚍𝚜 𝚊 𝙽𝚊𝚖𝚎    Apparently every time we get our hands on a cool new mug (this one from @mortar_and_stone) we make this concoction. It features Rum Fire, so the funk is strong, and a bit of Yellow Chartreuse, honey, and citrus that really brings it all together.     Buuuut we [still] don’t have a name for the drink, and we [still] need your help! Keep the recs coming ⬇️⬇️⬇️    INGREDIENTS:   Orange wheel  1 oz white overproof rum  1/2 oz yellow chartreuse  1/4 oz dry curaçao   3/4 oz lime juice  3/4 oz honey syrup  2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters  Garnish: fresh grated nutmeg, orange     DIRECTIONS:  Muddle the orange wheel with the bitters, syrup, and lime juice in a shaker. Add the remaining ingredients plus ice and shake well. Strain into a mug of your choosing and top with ice. Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg and a half orange wheel.     #subtletiki #stillneedsaname #cheers #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #rumfire #tikidrinks #tikimug #tropicaldrinks #pebbleice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

‘Tis the season for festive cocktails.     What’s your favorite holiday drink?    Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing a few of our go-to recipes including eggnog (w/Fernet), spiced-cranberry situations, off-season tiki, and a Festivus drink…or two.     #subtletiki #tistheseason #cheers #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #holidaydrinks #tropicaldrinks #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱    Today was 77 degrees here, so we’re reaching for something that screams summer vibes. And hey, even if you’re somewhere much colder, this one still crushes.     Cheers🍹     INGREDIENTS:   1 1/2 oz gin  1/2 oz coconut rum  1/2 oz cappelletti   3/4 oz grapefruit juice  1/2 oz lemon juice  1/2 oz cinnamon syrup  2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters  Garnish: grapefruit half wheel, cinnamon stick     DIRECTIONS:  Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Double-strain into a glass and top with ice. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #starboard #cheers #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #moderntiki #catamaran #pebbleice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

Ｐｅｔｔｙ Ｃｒｉｍｅ    We’re still going bananas for this cocktail 🍌    If you’re looking for something that showcases fernet without overpowering everything else, shake one up stat.     For this recipe, we used Faccia Brutto which works wonderfully. It’s a bit more mellow than Fernet Branca…so if you’re rolling with FB, dial it down to 1/2 oz.     Cheers!    INGREDIENTS:   1 oz Smith & Cross   3/4 oz fernet  1/2 oz banana liqueur   3/4 oz lime juice  1/2 oz orgeat  Garnish: mint sprig     DIRECTIONS:  Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass and top with ice. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #pettycrime #cheers #tiki #fernet #rum #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #moderntiki #pebbleice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐳𝐳𝐥𝐞 We’re partnering with @ZayaRum to create a special occasion cocktail…or cocktail that makes any occasion (holiday, weekend, weekday, you name it) feel extra special! Introducing the Gran Swizzle starring Zaya Gran Reserva, a premium blend of aged Caribbean rums. This drink is complex and rich, super refreshing, and quickly transports you to your favorite island destination 🏝️ INGREDIENTS: 2 oz Zaya Gran Reserva 1/4 oz allspice dram 1/2 oz pineapple syrup 3/4 oz lime juice 2 dashes Angostura bitters Garnish: pineapple fronds DIRECTIONS: Combine the ingredients in a glass and fill with crushed ice until the glass is two-thirds full. Swizzle together using a lele/barspoon. Top with more ice and add garnish. #EnjoyZayaRum #ZayaRum #gifted21+ #subtletiki

𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤    This is a 𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘥 (😜) delicious drink we’re adding to the bar. And best of all…it’s only $8!     INGREDIENTS:   1 1/2 oz white rum   1/4 oz mezcal  3/4 oz blue curacao  3/4 oz lime juice  3/4 oz orange juice  1/3 oz ginger syrup  Garnish: pineapple frond     DIRECTIONS:  Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass over ice. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #bluecheck #verified #cheers #cocktail #cocktails #bluedrinks #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #clearice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐏𝐢ñ𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐚 Here’s a Negroni - Piña Colada mashup (created by @chrisamiam at Parm Boyz) that’s ideal for year round sipping. We rushed the Angostura bitters garnish, so it didn’t achieve the perfect float…but oh well, still tasty. Enjoy! INGREDIENTS: 1 oz mezcal 1/2 oz Suze 1/2 oz coconut rhum liqueur 3/4 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Garnish: Angostura bitters, pineapple fronds DIRECTIONS: Combine the ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass over a large cube. Add garnish. #subtletiki #negroni #pinacolada #cheers #aperitiki #tikithursday #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #moderntiki #clearice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝘔𝘢𝘵𝘤𝘩𝘢 𝘌𝘴𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘰 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘪    When you need a matcha, coffee, and adult bevvy all in one…have a Matcha Espresso Martini.     This drink, like our ‘That One Coffee Shop in Nakameguro Espresso Martini,’ is inspired by a trip to Japan and falling in love with quality matcha.     Cheers!     INGREDIENTS:   1 1/2 oz Nikka Coffey Vodka  1 oz espresso  3/4 oz simple syrup  1/4 tsp matcha powder   Garnish: three coffee beans     DIRECTIONS:  Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a chilled glass over a large ice cube. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #matchaespressomartini #cheers #espressomartini #matcha #cocktail #cocktails #clearice #japan #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐲-𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧    The call is coming from inside the house…    And it’s telling you to make a Stay Away-cation, the spooky delicious beverage that drinks like a tropical vacation with a dark, DARK side 😱    Happy Halloween ya’all!     INGREDIENTS:   1 oz dark Jamaican rum  1 oz 151 rum  1/4 oz rhum agricole blanc*   1 1/2 oz pineapple juice  3/4 oz lime juice   1/2 oz simple syrup   1/4 oz passion fruit syrup  1/2 tsp activated charcoal  Garnish: cocktail umbrella, pineapple frond     DIRECTIONS:  Mix the simple syrup with the activated charcoal until the charcoal is properly dissolved. Combine the mixture and the remaining ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a glass and top with ice. Add garnish.

𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫    This is our Fog Cutter riff slash homage to the Bay Area. Fernet is such a big thing in the city (SF) and the Fog Cutter hails from the East Bay, so it’s the best of both worlds. And hey gotta show love for Karl, the thick fog that often blankets San Francisco 🌁     Cheers!    INGREDIENTS:   2 oz white rum  3/4 oz pisco   1/2 oz gin  1 oz orange juice   1 oz lemon juice  1/2 oz orgeat  Float of fernet-branca   Garnish: orange slice     DIRECTIONS:  Combine all ingredients except fernet in a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a Collins glass over ice. Float a 1/2 oz fernet. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #karlthefogcutter #fogcutter #cheers #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #pebbleice #fernet #bayarea #sanfrancisco #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

𝗕𝗼𝗮𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰    Summer ain’t over yet.     In fact, it’s 85 degrees today and the 🌊 is calling our names.     So here’s something we came up with that’s the perfect cocktail for cruising around in a boat … or especially when you’re stuck in boat traffic.     Cheers!     INGREDIENTS:   1 1/2 oz white rum  1/2 oz cocchi americano  3/4 oz passion fruit syrup   2/3 oz grapefruit juice  1/3 oz lime juice  2 dashes peychaud’s bitters   Garnish: half wheel of citrus     DIRECTIONS:  Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. Strain into a Collins glass and top with ice. Add garnish.     #subtletiki #boattraffic #cheers #rum #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #moderntiki #pebbleice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc

Ｙａｒｄ Ｗｏｒｋ      Yard work has never tasted this refreshing 🥝      Cheers!       INGREDIENTS:    2 oz white rum   1/2 oz St-Germain   1 tsp dry curaçao    1/2 oz kiwi syrup   3/4 oz lime juice   A few mint leaves    Garnish: kiwi slice       DIRECTIONS:   Combine ingredients in a shaker and shake with ice. Double-strain into a glass and top with ice. Add garnish.       #subtletiki #yardwork #cheers #tiki #cocktail #cocktails #tikidrinks #tropicaldrinks #kiwi #pebbleice #wilmington #wilmingtonnc #homebartender #notabartender #imbibegram #feedfeed #artofdrinks #cocktailsforyou #cocktailoftheday #craftcocktail #liqpic #drinkstagram #instacocktails #cocktailphotography #tw50bc