The Holy Trinity of Tiki. Now the Mai Tai may well be the clean cut, minimalist rum-bassador of Polynesian Pop and the Navy Grog with its bad-boy manly charm was most definitely the drink that catalyzed Tiki’s revival. But the Zombie, in its infamy, with its layers of mystique, danger and South Sea escapism, not only epitomises the essence of Tiki, but it’s the drink that put it on the map.
Once over the obligatory bridge and inside, the cavernous space is a forest of bamboo with the Polynesian, tropical and nautical flamboyance you'd expect of any self-respecting out-and-out Tiki bar. The cocktail menu (initially borrowed from the Kitch Inn) features mainstay Tiki classics such as the Mai Tai, Zombie and Navy Grog, along with signature concoctions such as the Glasvegas Kiss.
New Wakefield Street just off Oxford Road is the latest part of town to be fall victim to the Zombie invasion, with this rum soaked tiki shack setting up home in what was formerly The Attic, above The Thirsty Scholar. Serving up an exotic blend of rum based cocktails in a Polynesian themed paradise, this colourful tiki cocktail bar has everything you'll need for a fun night out in Manchester.
The Zombie was the first famous Tiki drink, its evocative name simultaneously intimating the power of its rum punch (zing!) and conjuring visions of Polynesian spirits for Americans too ignorant to realize that the term comes from Haiti. Like the machetes used by slaves to cut sugarcane, the Zombie cleared the path for Tiki to become a widespread cultural phenomenon because it gave the media.
Welcome to The Tiki Bar and Kitsch Inn, Glasgow, website. An exotic island haven in the city centre of Glasgow. In the basement Tiki Bar, discover an oasis of escapism, grab a peacock chair and enjoy a tropical cocktail served in an authentic ceramic Tiki Mug. Pop upstairs and lounge in the Kitsch Inn for an Atomic, Eames-era extravaganza.
These beautiful zombie glasses were originally created for Hidden Harbor tiki bar in Pittsburgh, PA. They have since sold out and are now only available for sale here. The artwork features two rugged adventurers, navigating the jungle to Fortune, Glory .and Rum! Included on the side is the secret recipe for Hidden Harbor's house Zombie cocktail.