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Planter's Punch in a window. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

Perfecting the Practice of Planter’s Punch

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 2, 2022

A Discussion at Jungle Bird The Planter’s Punch is a foundational drink, a gateway connecting the punch bowl of the seventeenth century with the tropical cocktails of the twentieth century. Many … Read More

Mai Tais galore. Photo by Winston Rodney.

Masters of the Mai Tai: A Discussion at Jungle Bird, Part 2

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 12, 2020

On March 11, 2020, we gathered a panel of experts at New York’s Jungle Bird for an evening of Mai Tai marvel. …

Torches and tikis. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

Masters of the Mai Tai: A Discussion at Jungle Bird, Part 1

Moderated by Ben Schaffer Aug. 11, 2020

Don’t worry, we’re not done with the Daiquiri. But there is another classic rum cocktail that merits a turn, …

The downstairs Daiquiri. Illustration by Pearl Shen.

The Daiquiri Dossier: An All-Star Discussion at Slowly Shirley

Moderated by St. John Frizell Jun. 30, 2020

Even though the Daiquiri is much discussed, it still hasn’t been discussed enough. We’ve sat down with …

The Tiki Twilight Garden

Tiki’s Minor Stars Shine Just as Bright

By Alexander Frane Jul. 30, 2019

In the cosmos of tropical bartending, there are few drinks more beloved and easily recognized than the Mai …

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