IBA Tiki
The International Bartenders Association's official tiki cocktail, a rum-forward tropical blend balancing citrus, orgeat, and falernum for an authentic Polynesian-inspired experience.
- 1 ozwhite rum
- 1 ozaged rum
- ¾ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozfresh orange juice
- ½ ozorgeat
- ½ ozfalernum
- Mint sprig, lime wheel, and edible orchidgarnish
- 1Add both rums, lime juice, orange juice, orgeat, and falernum to a shaker with ice.
- 2Shake vigorously until well chilled.
- 3Strain into a tiki mug filled with crushed ice.
- 4Garnish with a mint sprig, lime wheel, and an edible orchid if available.
- 5Serve with a straw.
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In 2024, the International Bartenders Association added a formal tiki entry to their official cocktail list, acknowledging Polynesian-inspired drinks' significant influence on global cocktail culture. Rather than selecting a single historic recipe like the Mai Tai, the IBA created a representative formula capturing the category's essential elements: multiple rums, citrus balance, orgeat's almond sweetness, and falernum's spiced complexity. This official recognition validates decades of tiki bartending that began with Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic.
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