Tiki cocktails are complex, tropical builds defined by layered rums, fresh citrus, and intricate syrups like orgeat (almond), falernum (clove and lime), and passion fruit. Originating in the 1930s, this category includes elaborate, high-ABV recipes like the Mai Tai, Zombie, and Painkiller.

Jungle Bird
Dark rum

Jungle Bird – IBA
White rum

Mai Tai (Beaumont-Gantt's)
Jamaican-style overproof aged rum

Mai Tai (best recipe)
White rum

Mai Tai (Trader Vic’s)
Caribbean aged rum

Painkiller
Navy rum

Zombie
Caribbean aged rum

Zombie – IBA
Jamaican aged rum, Light gold rum

Mai Tai – IBA
Light gold rum, Martinique molasses rhum

Hurricane (original recipe)
Jamaican aged rum

Hurricane (recipe No. 1)
Light gold rum

Hurricane (recipe No. 2)
Dark rum, White rum

Bahama Mama
Jamaican aged rum

Blue Hawaii
White rum, Vodka

Fog Cutter
White rum

Fog Cutter (Bramble Style)
White rum

Be2Me
Becherovka liqueur

Hawaiian Cocktail
Coconut rum liqueur

Rum Runner
Jamaican aged rum, Light gold rum, Banana liqueur

Surfer On Acid Shot
Coconut rum liqueur, German amaro (e.g., Jägermeister)

Tropicalia Cocktail
Cacao & coffee spiced rum

Barracuda
Light gold rum

Original Tequila Sunrise
Tequila blanco

Scorpion
Light gold rum