Hurricane Dunder, featuring three potent pot-still Jamaican rums, is featured in our story on the devastating 2024 storm season at AtomicGrog.com. Recipe at bit.ly/41yjzWH ... #tikicocktail #hurricanecocktail #tiki #floridatiki

Celebrate the holidays and the return of The Mai-Kai with the Barrel Before Christmas, a special cocktail from 2019 that you can make following the recipe at AtomicGrog.com. More seasonal sippers at slammie.com/atomicgrog/blo… #maikai #rumbarrel #tikidrink #tikicocktail

All nine of the custom mugs used for signature cocktails at The Mai-Kai are available in the gift shop. The new Tahitian Drum and Hala Kahiki mugs were created for the reopening by Central Florida artists Joe and Donella Vitale. #maikai #maikairestaurant #tikimug #tikimugs

Best rums of 2024 #rum #rhum #ron forbes.com/sites/joemical…

The back bar at The Mai-Kai - viewable via a window in the gift shop - looks great with the addition of a portrait of founding owners Bob and Jack Thornton with original mixologist Mariano Licudine. Okole Maluna Society is a reference to a cocktail challenge for guests from 1960.

If you're feeling adventurous, take to the high seas this holiday season with an eggnog spiked with potent Navy rums. Atomic Navy Nog recipe and back story at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-8Kk

1956-2024: The Mai-Kai marks 68 years of Polynesian Pop history. As guests celebrate the $20M restoration and reopening, take a look back at key dates and photos over the restaurant's rich history at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-8L3 #maikai #maikairestaurant

Images from The Mai-Kai 68th anniversary on Dec. 28, Part 1: The historic restaurant marked the occasion by opening the back garden and walking paths to the public for the first time since the 2020 closing. Here's a sneak peek before guests arrived. #maikai #maikaireopening

Ring in the New Year at The Mai-Kai for the first time since 2019. Don't miss three sets by the Mai-Kai musicians, featuring some non-traditional tunes especially for this event in the Molokai Bar. #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration #polynesianrestaurant

Images from The Mai-Kai 68th anniversary on Dec. 28, Part 2: From the new outdoor Bora Bora Bar, to the spectacular showroom, to the just-opened tiki garden, there was a lot to enjoy at Saturday's gathering. #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #floridatiki #tiki #tikibar

Happy New Year from The Mai-Kai! It was great to celebrate at the historic restaurant once again. Mahalo to manager Kern Mattei, beverage director Cory Starr, and everyone else who made the evening possible. #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #polynesianrestaurant #tiki

A little touch of reggae, at The Mai-Kai 68th anniversary celebration, courtesy of the Island Serenaders ... youtu.be/uXcos2xNcYc #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration #polynesianrestaurant #tikibar #tikirestaurant #tiki #floridatiki

The Year in Tiki 2024: Recap the top events in photos, video. Look back at the action-packed year's top happenings - including photos, video and social posts. wp.me/p1xHjT-8MF #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals #tikiart #tikimusic #tikicocktails #tikimusic #rumfests

The Tiki Times: Preview the 2025 calendar of events. Check our comprehensive list and save these dates now: wp.me/p1xHjT-8MI #tiki #tikievents #tikifestivals #tikiart #tikimusic #rumevents #rumfests #surfmusic #surfmusicfests

Iconic restaurants revived: Don the Beachcomber, Mai-Kai, Trader Vic's are top Tiki stories of 2024. Full list, including legends lost, Tiki bar openings and closings, plus more at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-8NH #tiki #tikinews #donnbeach #maikai #tradervics

Join me and Matt Pietrek for a deep dive into historic spirits Jan. 31 at Miami Rum Congress. "Reexamining Golden Era Rums of the Mai Tai, Mai Kai, and Beyond" will include Cory Starr (The Mai-Kai) and Myssi Davis (Rum Traveler). More at miamirumcongress.com #miamirumcongress

The sixth Inuhele weekender returns to Atlanta Jan 24-26 with seminars, artists and vendors, live entertainment, authentic luau, more. Full preview, Q&A with organizer Jonathan Chaffin at AtomicGrog.com or wp.me/p1xHjT-8PF #inuhele #inuhele2025 #tiki #tikievent

WFOR-Channel 4, the CBS station in Miami, visits general manager Kern Mattei for a look (and taste) of the pleasures of The Mai-Kai .... youtu.be/Id21iGNu8kw?si… #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration

January 2025 update: Tiki gardens and new dining options open as The Mai-Kai menus get a refresh. Latest news, including a look at the repurposed Chinese oven room at wp.me/p1xHjT-8Dm #maikai #maikairestaurant #maikaireopening #maikairestoration

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