IBA

Tiki – IBA

Name: Tiki – IBA
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 4 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: White rum — 30 ml (1 oz); Dark rum — 30 ml (1 oz); Amaretto liqueur — 15 ml (1/2 oz); Hazelnut liqueur — 5 ml (1/6 oz); Maraschino liqueur — 5 ml (1/6 oz); Passion fruit purée — 30 ml (1 oz); Lime juice — 30 ml (1 oz); Fresh ginger root — 1 slice; Pineapple juice — 90 ml (3 oz)

Muddle; Shake ∙ 4 min ∙ 13.5% ABV ∙

The Tiki shakes white and dark rum with amaretto, pineapple juice, hazelnut and maraschino liqueurs, passion fruit, lime and muddled ginger over pebbled ice. A crushed-ice chill carries a nutty, faintly spiced warmth beneath tart fruit brightness, finishing long with a subtle ginger bite.

Ingredients

Servings

Garnish

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
In a cocktail shaker muddle a thin slice of Fresh ginger root 1 slice
Pour the remaining ingredients: White rum 30 mlDark rum 30 mlAmaretto liqueur 15 mlHazelnut liqueur 5 mlMaraschino liqueur 5 mlPassion fruit purée 30 mlLime juice 30 mlPineapple juice 90 ml
Shake all ingredients with ice
Strain into the chilled tiki glass filled with pebbled ice
Garnish with a fruit skewer and dehydrated pineapple

Tips

Muddle the ginger slice gently before adding the other ingredients — bruise it lightly, don't pulverize, or the shake turns fibrous and overly hot.
Pre-chill the glass first; a warm mug melts the pebbled ice quickly and thins the drink before it's served.

History

The IBA Tiki was invented by Cuban bartender Diosmel Mendoza Medrano in 2022, created to mark the International Bartenders Association's 69th annual World Cocktail Championship, held in the Cuban resort town of Varadero that November, the first edition of the event after a hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recipe, built around a blend of rums with amaretto, hazelnut liqueur, maraschino, passion fruit purée, pineapple juice, lime juice, and muddled ginger, was subsequently adopted by the IBA itself, which added it to its official cocktail list among the New Era Drinks in 2024.

FAQ

What is in a Tiki cocktail?

This Tiki cocktail is made of white rum, dark rum, amaretto, hazelnut liqueur, and maraschino liqueur, shaken with passion fruit puree, lime juice, and a muddled slice of fresh ginger. It is strained into a tiki mug packed with pebbled ice and finished with a fruit skewer and dehydrated pineapple.

What are classic tiki cocktails?

Classic tiki cocktails are rum-based drinks built on tropical fruit, spice, and often multiple rums, served in decorative mugs; well-known examples include the Mai Tai, Zombie, and Painkiller. This recipe fits the style, pairing white and dark rum with passion fruit and a hint of ginger.

What is an IBA cocktail?

An IBA cocktail is one of the official recipes recognized by the International Bartenders Association as part of its curated list of world-famous drinks. The list spans categories like unforgettables, contemporary classics, and new era drinks, and is used as a global reference for bartending standards and competitions.