Originally the partaking of fermented libations was confined to the priests and chiefs as part of their rituals, a custom that appears to have prevailed in all early civilizations. In later years a fermented sweet potato juice was used by the common folk. Apparently there was not a particular ceremony connected with its use, but the early Hawaiians reserved it for special occasions.
Ti root drinks have been around for many, many years. It was in the 1780's when Captain Nathaniel Portlock first instructed the locals how to make a mildly intoxicating brew from the roots of these plants. In 1790 it took an escaped Australian convict, William Stevenson, to teach them how to distill a mash of fermented ti roots in the iron 'try-pots' used by whalers to boil blubber. The pots and the beverage took the name okolehao or "Iron bottom." Perhaps from the effects that the beverage produced! King Kalakuau, the Merrie Monarch who was known to occasionally imbibe, once granted a full royal pardon to a man imprisoned for making illegal okolehao. This infamous Hawaiian moonshine even earned a bronze medal at the 1898 Paris World Exposition and in 1915 took 1 st place at a San Francisco spirits competition!
Since the 1970's the now defunct Hawaiian Distillers produced and bottled a product under the same name that was loosely based on the original Hawaiian moonshine (some of which can still be found in certain stores if you look hard enough!) It is rumored that there is someone who wants to produce a commercial 100 percent Hawaiian okolehao using a formula that calls for a mash that is 25 percent ti root, 20 percent rice and 55 percent cane sugar, all grown in Hawaii . It has yet come to market.
So although Hawaii has had its own indigenous liquor, it was rum that was introduced to the Hawaiians in 1791 that has become the primary ingredient in all libations and concoctions that are called Hawaiian and are part of the subsequent Tiki Culture. With the creation of the sugar industry, and the development of the plantations, rum, which is distilled from fermented molasses, sugar cane, or cane syrup, is a natural.
Legend has it that early seafarers rattled vanilla beans in empty rum bottles to entice migrating whales to their boats who then guided them to the tropical haven known as Hawaii. Once in Hawaii, these sailors discovered old rum makers from the isle of Maui and were so impressed by their Hawaiian homegrown rum that they called it Whaler's. Perhaps Ulaulekeahi, the god of distillers, in some way intervened.
Rum was the drink of choice in the American Colonies. George Washington campaigned with seventy-five gallons of free rum to hand out to his constituents. The Boston Tea Party was not just about tea, but also the tax that the British imposed on molasses! Paul Revere is said to have had a couple of glasses of rum before his ride which gave him the courage to shout "The British are coming!"
Rum is produced in a variety of styles. Light, white or silver rums are commonly used in mixed drinks, while golden and dark rums are appropriate for use in cooking as well as in cocktails. Premium brands of rum are also available that are made to be consumed neat or on the rocks.
Rum has played a part in the culture of most islands where sugarcane is grown, and has famous associations with the British Navy and pirates. The precursors to rum date back to antiquity. The development of fermented drinks from sugarcane is believed to have first occurred either in ancient India or China. An example of such a drink, which dates back thousands of years, is brum, produced by the Malay people. Rum is as varied and colorful as the countries that produce it. There is no single standard for what constitutes it, and frankly it is left up to one's individual taste. Since the grades and variations used to describe rum depend on the locations where it is produced, we can only offer the following terms most frequently used to describe the various types of rum:
Light Rums also referred to as silver and white. In general, light rum has very little flavor aside from a slight sweetness and serves as a base for cocktails. These rums are sometimes filtered after any aging to remove any color
. Gold Rums also called amber rums are medium bodied rums that are usually aged. The rum can get its flavor from the addition of spices and caramel color, but historically gains its color from aging in wooden oak casks.
Dark Rum also known as black rum, classes as a grade darker than gold rum. It is generally aged longer, in heavily charred barrels. Dark rum has a much stronger flavor than either light or gold rum, and hints of spices can be detected, along with a strong molasses or caramel overtone. It is used to provide substance in rum drinks, as well as color. In addition to uses in mixed drinks, dark rum is the type of rum most commonly used in cooking.
Flavored Rum Some manufacturers have begun to sell rums which they have infused with flavors of fruits such as mango, orange, citrus, coconut, and with various spices such as vanilla. These serve to flavor similarly themed tropical drinks which generally comprise less than 40% alcohol
. Over-proof Rum is rum which is much higher than the standard 40% alcohol. Most of these rums bear greater than 75%, in fact, and preparations of 151 to 160 proofs occur commonly.
Premium Rum: As with other sipping spirits, such as Cognac, and Scotch, a market exists for premium and super-premium spirits. These are generally boutique brands which sell very aged and carefully produced rums. They have more character and flavor than their "mixing" counterparts, and are generally consumed without the addition of other ingredients.
Today there is only one 100% Hawaiian made rum distillery on the islands... Haleakala Distillers is the only licensed distillery now operating on the island of Maui. It is a small family business owned and operated by Maui kama'aina. The company is dedicated to making the finest rums in the world; quantities are not important, only quality. You will notice that their bottles and labels are clean, simple and functional the emphasis is on the bottle's contents, not its appearance.
Braddah Kimo is the creative inspiration for Maui's only homegrown rums. Like all Hawaiians, his ancestors were seafaring people, and he carries on the family tradition. The distillery and his home are high on the slopes of Haleakala, in a little house that overlooks the sea, and is a part of the legendary Haleakala Ranch. That view of the sea is important, because every morning Braddah Kimo checks out the waves to see where to surf that day. If the surf is good, he surfs. When surfing is not so good, he stays upcountry and works in his little distillery on the edge of the Haleakala Ranch. Every bottle passes through his hands, and he personally samples each small batch prior to it being released. Having built the entire distillery plant with his own hands, he maintains and operates this family owned cottage industry with help from his wife and two sons. Proud of his rums, he knows you'll enjoy them as each one is handcrafted with care and lots of aloha.
Braddah Kimo makes his Gold Rum, using pure Maui-grown sugar cane, pure Maui water and lots of brilliant Maui sunshine. Handcrafted only in small batches, it is wonderful rum for mixing or just sipping on the rocks.

"Da Bomb" is a new, pure and genuine MAUI rum but with a bit more kick, a 155 Proof kick. It's the strongest rum you can buy in Hawaii. Made especially for use in mixed drinks calling for "151" proof rum, it is also great for those Caribbean recipes.

Maui Dark Rum - Makes a perfect Mai Tai every time! The right taste, the right color, excellent neat, or on the rocks.

The "Silvah" Rum is made especially for mixing. Mix up the best rum and coke, mai-tai or mojito you have ever had!

"Save The Whales" authentic Maui rum. This one is also wonderful for any recipe that calls for white, light or silver rum. For every bottle sold, Braddah Kimo makes a donation to Pacific Whale Foundation's educational programs.
Only the finest retailers carry Braddah Kimo's on Kauai, the beautiful Garden Isle, or ask your bartender to make your drink with Braddah Kimo's, 100% Hawaiian made rums:
Longs (all stores) City Liquor, Rice St., Lihue
"Please enjoy in moderation. This enchanted island is too beautiful to go around intoxicated and knock over somebody's plumeria tree, or worse? No drink an' drive!" (Braddah Kimo)
Another family owned and operated manufacturer on the island of Maui is OCEAN Vodka. Handcrafted on Maui, OCEAN Vodka is made in small batches at the family's Kahului facility by combining MaHaLo Hawaii Deep Sea TM Water and the finest organic spirits. Through their dedication to excellence and with the family's warm aloha,they produce this extraordinary vodka of unsurpassed smoothness and quality.
The water comes from Koyo USA, which first accesses it from 3,000 feet below the surface of the Pacific Ocean and then desalinates, purifies, and balances it using a state-of-the-art system. Deep sea water is very cold and exceptionally pure -the perfect starting point for OCEAN vodka.
The spirits " corn and rye " are 100% USDA certified organic and grown in America without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or genetic modification. The distillation process separates any impurities from the pure grain spirits through precisely controlled heating and cooling of the liquids. In the hands of Master Distiller, Bill Scott, the four-column distillation process is unmatched in producing spirits of optimum purity, smoothness, and taste. OCEAN Vodka is free from blending and flavor additives resulting in a product of unsurpassed quality.
OCEAN Vodka is 40% Alcohol by volume (80 Proof) and is bottled in both 750ml and 50ml sizes. A portion of the profits from the sale of OCEAN Vodka is donated to organizations working to conserve the world's ocean resources.

Maui seems to be the most prolific when it comes to distiller's and manufacturers as Kolani Distillers is about to open their premium distilled spirits of Hawaii. What they will produce is still a secret as we could not find any information. On Kauai there is word of a rum distillery about to be built at Kilohana.
KAUAI FRUIT PUNCH
1 oz. Lemon Juice
Juice of 1/2 Lime
1 oz. Guava Nector
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Passion Fruit Juice
Soda
Blend with crushed ice, Pour into a chimney glasses, fill glasses with soda. Stir and add fruit you like
Easy Hawaiian Punch
(Serves 15-20)1.5 Quarts Orange Juice
1 Quart Pineapple Juice
1 Liter Lemon-Lime Soda
4 oz (shots) Grenadine
Sliced fruit of your choice
Combine the liquid ingredients in large bowl, garnish with sliced fruit and chill with ice or the refrigerator. Adults can easily add a little punch to this recipe.
Tropical Plantation
Ice Tea1 Pitcher of your favorite Ice Tea
½ Quart Pineapple Juice
1 Pineapple sliced lengthways
Stir the Pineapple Juice into the Iced Tea and garnish with the Pineapple spears. You may remove the skin of the Pineapple or leave for that rustic look.
The Divine Mo`o's Power Punch
1 Can (6 oz.) Lemonade concentrate
1 Can (6 oz.) Orange Juice Concentrate
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1 Tsp. Almond Extract 10 C. Water
1 1/2 C. Sugar
1 Quart Sprite or 7up Three simple steps to follow:
1) Combine all ingredients except Sprite/7up.
2) Stir to blend.
3) Add ice and Sprite just before serving.
(Adults can easily add a little of their own punch? to this recipe.)
Mojito (amakua)
2 tsp. of fresh mint
Splash of simple syrup or orgeat
Lime wedges
2 oz. pomegranate juice
4 oz. soda
Muddle mint with a splash of simple syrup (equal parts boiling water and sugar, allow to cool) and 3 lime wedges. Fill glass with ice. Pour in juice and soda. Garnish with a lime wedge and sprig of mint.
Traditional Tropical Drink Recipes:

Mai Tai
invented by the famous Trader Vic in 1944, "Mai Tai" means literally "the very best" in the Tahitian Language.
1 oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1 oz Dark Rum ( Maui Dark Rum)
1 oz Orange Curacao or Grand Marnier (Triple Sec can substitute)
½ oz Amaretto (Almond liqueur)
1 oz Orange Juice
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 Dash lime juice
1 Dash Grenadine
Shake well and pour over ice. Garnish with a Cherry and Orange slice if available. Don't forget the paper umbrella!

Piña Colada ( Meaning "Strained Coconut.")
4 oz Pina Colada Mix (Or 1 part Crème de Coconut and 2 parts Pineapple Juice)
1 oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1 Cup Ice
1 oz Half and Half or Milk (For a creamier version. Optional)
Combine ingredients in a blender or mix well and enjoy on the rocks. Garnish with a cherry and pineapple.Don't forget the paper umbrella!

Chi Chi
Simply substitute Ocean Vodka for Rum in the above Pina Colada recipe to create this Hawaiian spin-off.

Blue HawaiianThis cocktail was probably inspired by the 1961 film "Blue Hawaii" starring Elvis Presley.
1 oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1 oz Blue Curacao
3 oz Pina Colada Mix (Or 1 part Crème de Coconut and 2 parts Pineapple Juice)
1 Cup Ice
Combine ingredients in a blender or mix well and enjoy on the rocks. Garnish with a cherry and pineapple.
Tropical Itch
This modern cocktail is served with a backscratcher in the glass. If you cannot get your hands on Lilikoi (passion fruit) juice, just substitute a mix of your favorites.
1oz OCEAN vodka
1oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1/2 oz Orange Curacao or Grand Marnier (Triple Sec will substitute)
3 - 4 oz. Passion Fruit Juice (Or get creative!)
Shake well and pour over ice. Garnish with fruit and the backscratcher!
Lime Daiquiri (Straight Up)

Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri
Feel free to substitute Banana instead of Strawberry for a great twist.
1.5 oz Light Rum ("Silvah" Rum)
1 oz Lime Juice
3 oz Fresh Strawberries (Or Bananas)
1 tsp sugar
1 cup ice
Blend ingredients thoroughly. Serve in a glass with sugar on the rim or top with whipped cream and a cherry.

Coconut Daiquiri
1.5 oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
2 1/2 oz Coconut Cream
½ oz Coconut Juice
1 tsp sugar
1 cup ice
Blend ingredients thoroughly. Serve in a glass with sugar on the rim or top with whipped cream and sprinkle with toasted coconut flakes.

Mojito or Amakua
2 oz Light Rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1 Splash Soda
1 Splash Ginger Ale
2 Leaves Mint
2 Wedges Lime
2 oz Simple Syrup (2 tsp Sugar)
Mash lime wedges, mint, and sugar syrup together. Add this to a shaker with rum and ice. Shake and strain into glass. Top with soda and ginger ale. Garnish with a swizzle stick made from fresh sugar cane.
Lava Flow
There are numerous variations for making a Lava Flow. This biggest difference is that some recipes use 1 oz. of light rum and 1 oz. of Malibu coconut rum. When Malibu coconut rum is unavailable you can use 1 1/2 oz. of light rum and 1/2 oz. of coconut cream.
1 oz. light rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1 oz. Whaler's coconut rum
2 oz. fresh or frozen strawberries
1 small banana
2 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice
2 oz. coconut cream
Blend the 2 rums and the strawberries in a blender to form a smooth paste. Pour this mixture into a tall (Collins or Hurricane) glass. Rinse the blender. Blend the banana, the coconut cream, and the pineapple juice in blender with crushed ice until smooth. Pour this mixture into the glass with the rums very slowly and watch as the strawberry mixture oozes its way to the top along the sides of the glass creating the flowing lava effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and paper umbrella.
If Coconut Rum is Unavailable
1 1/2 oz. light rum
2 1/2 oz. coconut cream
2 oz. fresh strawberries
1 small banana
2 oz. unsweetened pineapple juice Blend the rum, 1/2 oz. of coconut cream and the strawberries in a blender to form a smooth paste. Pour this mixture into a tall (Collins or Hurricane) glass. Rinse the blender. Blend the banana, the rest of the coconut cream, and the pineapple juice in blender with crushed ice until smooth. Pour this mixture into the glass with the rums very slowly and watch as the strawberry mixture oozes its way to the top along the sides of the glass creating the flowing lava effect. Garnish with a pineapple wedge and paper umbrella.

Cocoban
2 oz Dark Rum (Maui Dark Rum)
2 oz Coconut cream
2 scoops of chocolate ice cream
1 banana
Blend all ingredients until smooth and pour into a tall hurricane or Collins glass. Top with whipped cream and garnish with toasted coconut flakes and a dash of cocoa powder.
Local Mocha
2-4 cups of ice
1-1/2 ounces Kahlua
1-1/2 ounces Maui Dark Rum
3 ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce Kahluacino
1 ounce half & half
1-1/2 ounces coconut syrup
1-ounce chocolate syrup
This one is not for the kids! Blend everything. Creatively squirt some extra chocolate syrup around the tall glass then pour in the drink. Enjoy your brown and white "masterpiece"

Hawaiian Passion Martini ("Pareau Dropper")
2 oz of Da Bomb
1 oz of Grenadine Syrup Squeeze of lime
Shake with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass.
Hawaiian Margarita
A great blended cocktail with strong strawberry and pineapple flavor. Skewer a chunk of pineapple along with a couple slices of strawberries for a fruity garnish. If the mix is too thick once blended, add more sour mix or Triple Sec: if it's too thin, add more ice.
1 cup of ice
1 1/2 oz tequila
1/2 oz Triple Sec
2 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
2 oz fresh or canned pineapple
Dash of sour mix
Strawberry and/or pineapple for garnish
Pour the ingredients into a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour contents into a chilled margarita glass.
Garnish with the strawberries and pineapple.

Coconut Milk Punch
Fill a shaker with ice and add:
¼ cup half and half
¼ cup of coconut cream
¼ cup light rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
2 tablespoons dark rum ( Maui Dark Rum)
1 tablespoon sugar and 2 or 3 drops pure vanilla extract.
Shake well and strain into an old-fashioned glass or empty coconut shell.
Hawaiian Rum Punch
Approximate yield is about one gallon. With the addition of ice, it will serve twenty people.
4 cups orange juice
4 cups guava juice
4 cups pineapple juice
1/2 cup grenadine, red
1 cup ginger ale
3 cups light rum ( "Silvah" Rum)
1/2 cup dark rum ( Maui Dark Rum)
Pour chilled juices into a large bowl, add grenadine, ginger ale and the light rum. Add cubed ice and stir to mix. Float dark rum over the punch. Do not stir into the punch.

Pineapple Passion
A romantic blend of light rums and lush tropical juices and spices, served in a fresh pineapple.
1 ounce lime juice
3/4 ounce passion fruit nectar
1/2 ounce peach brandy
3/4 ounce dark rum (Maui Dark Rum)
3/4 ounce gold rum (Braddah Kimo's Gold Rum)
1 pineapple slice, canned
3/4 ounce honey
1 medium size pineapple
Pour the first seven ingredients into a blender along with 1/2 cup of crushed ice. Blend all items. Pout mixture over ice cubes placed in a cored out pineapple or over ice in a glass.
Coco Loco
1can Cream of Coconut
8 ounces Grenadine
8 ounces Tequila
8 ounces Ocean vodka
8 ounces Gin
8 ounces Rum ("Da Bomb")
In blender, mix ingredients with crushed ice. (Makes enough for a big party.)

Lemon Blossom
1 part OCEAN Vodka
2 parts fresh, homemade lemonade
1 sprig fresh lavender
Muddle lavender and lemonade in a martini shaker. Add ice and the vodka, shake and serve.
Haleakala Sunrise Martini
1 ½ parts OCEAN Vodka
2 parts fresh mango juice or strained puree
Squeeze of lime.
Shake and pour over a splash of cranberry juice
Maui Plantation Martini
1 ½ parts OCEAN Vodka
2 parts pineapple juice
½ drop pure vanilla extract
Local Girl Martini
1 ½ parts OCEAN Vodka
1 parts guava juice
½ parts orange juice
½ parts lillikoi juice or puree
Cool Pineapple 2 cups ice
2 ounces OCEAN Vodka
1 Cup pineapple juice
2 fresh mint leaves
Blend in blender and pour
BLOODY MALIA
1.5 oz Ocean vodka
3 oz tomato juice
0.5 oz lemon juice
7 drops Worcestershire sauce
3 drops Tabasco sauce
freshly ground pepper
1 dash celery salt, freshly grated
Serving Instructions
Combine ingredients in glass filled with ice. Stir gently. Serve the Bloody Mary in a pint glass. Garnish with slice of celery, pickled asparagus.
Sparkling DAIQUIRIES
4 cups fresh or frozen strawberries
1 cup powdered sugar
6-oz. can frozen lemonade concentrate
6-oz. can frozen limeade concentrate
1-1/2 cups rum
1 quart 7-Up
Combine all ingredients except 7-Up in a blender or food processor and freeze in freezer containers. When ready to serve, fill glass 2/3 full of frozen mixture and top with 7-Up.
JUNGLE JUICE
3 1/2 cl Pisang Ambon
1 1/2 cl Gin
1 cl Apricot Brandy
1 cl Lemon Juice
Directions
Mix everything except orange juice. Shake well and add the orange juice. Serve in a highball glass.
KING KONG 2 oz Light Rum
1 Maraschino Cherry
1/2 Banana
1 tsp Nutmeg
1 oz Banana Liqueur
8 oz Ice
1 oz Whalers Coconut Rum
1 splash Orange Juice
3 oz Pineapple Juice
2 tbsp 151 Proof Rum
1/2 can Cream of Coconut
Directions
Add all ingredients to a blender, and combine on medium power for 45 seconds. Serve in a pitcher with an umbrella and a straw.
Paniolo MARGARITAS
1 1/2 oz Tequila
1/2 oz Triple Sec
1 oz Lime Juice
Salt
Directions
Rum the rim of a cocktail glass with lime juice, and dip in salt. Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into the glass, and serve.
NUTTY TRADES
Macadamia Nut and Kona Coffee Liquor with cream.
POTTED PARROT
Light Rum and Amaretto Liquor, Pineapple Juice, Coconut Syrup and finally artistically decorated with Melon Liquor, Blue Curacao and Grenadine!
SNOW CREAM
Baileys, Courvoisier and Kahlua with a dash of cream.
TOP BANANA
1 oz Creme de Bananes
1 oz Ocean Vodka
Juice of 1/2 Orange
Directions
Shake all ingredients with ice, strain into an old-fashioned glass over ice cubes, and serve.
TRADES PLEASER
Whalers Coconut Rum, Mango Liquor, Pineapple and Cranberry Juice on the rocks! YELLOW BIRD
1 oz "Da Bomb"
1/2 oz Galliano
1/2 oz Vodka
Pour all the alcoholic ingredients in a highball glass. Stir sour mix in a mixer and fill the glass.
HAWAIIAN SUNSET
1 1/2 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Orange Curacao
1/2 oz. Orgeat Syrup
1 oz. Sweet Sour
Grenadine Syrup
Blend with crushed ice saving the grenadine to top. Serve in a tall chimney glass with a lime squeeze.
OCTOPUS
1 1/2 oz. Light Rum 151
1 1/2 oz. Orange Juice
1 1/2 oz. Passion Fruit Nectar
Dash of Angostura Bitters
Soda
Hold the soda, pour the rest into a large snifter. Fill with finely crushed ice. Top with soda and stir. Garnish with a whole papaya
Poipu Sunse
t2 oz White Rum
1 oz Lemon Juice (just under a jigger)
2 TSP - Grenadine
Diet Tonic Water
Pinch of sweetener (The blue or pink one)
Combine rum, juice & grenadine with ice and SHAKE.
Strain, add ice and fill with tonic.
Add the pinch of sweetener & stir.
Garnish with a slice of LIME.
BLUE WHALE
1 1/2 oz. "Braddah Kimo's Save the Whales" light rum
1 1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
1/2 oz. Lemon Juice
1 tsp. Sugar
Combine ingredients over ice and shake well to dissolve sugar. Strain into a frozen martini glass.
TANNED BEACH BUM
1 oz. Dark Rum (Maui Dark Rum)
1 oz. Kahlua
Milk
Pour rum and kahlua over ice in a tumbler. Top off with milk and stir well to combine.
HURRICANE
1 oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Dark Rum ( Maui Dark Rum)
1 oz. Passion Fruit Nectar
2 tsp. Lime Juice
Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Tsunami
1 oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Dark Rum
1 oz. Blue Curacao
1 oz. Midori Melom
Squeeze of lime.
Combine ingredients in a shaker over ice and shake well. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
HAWAIIAN VOLCANO
1 oz. Amaretto
1 oz. Southern Comfort
1/2 oz. Vodka
2 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
Maraschino Cherry
Combine liquid ingredients over ice in a highball glass and stir well. Garnish with a cherry.
Hawaiian Hammock
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Bourbon
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. Orange Juice
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
1/2 tsp. Grenadine
Combine first six ingredients with ice and ice and shake. Strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Pour grenadine on top and allow to settle through the drink.
GIN ALOHA
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1 1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Dashes Orange Bitters
Combine ingredients over ice shake. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
SEA BREEZE
2 oz. Vodka
Grapefruit Juice
Cranberry Juice
Pour vodka into a highball glass filled with ice. Top off with equal parts grapefruit and cranberry juice and stir.
HANALEI BAY BREEZE
2 oz. Vodka
4 oz. Cranberry Juice
4 oz. Pineapple Juice
Slice of Fresh Lime
Pour vodka over ice in a highball glass. Top off with juice and stir. Garnish with lime slice.
PEARL HARBOR
1 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Melon Liqueur
1/2 oz. Orange Juice
1/2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Maraschino Cherry
Combine liquid ingredients over ice and shake. Strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish with a cherry.
BEACHCOMBER
2 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Lime Juice
1/2 oz. Cherry Brandy
1 tsp. Maraschino Liqueur
Slice of Lime
Sugar
Combine first four ingredients over ice and shake. Rub lime slice along rim of chilled martini glass and dip rim in sugar to coat it. Strain drink into glass. Garnish with lime slice.
BALI HAI
1 oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Dark Rum ( Maui Dark Rum)
1 oz. Banana Liqueur
1/2 oz. Whalers Coconut Rum
1/2 oz. Grenadine
Orange Juice
Shake first five ingredients with ice in a shaker and strain into a highball glass filled with ice. Top off with orange juice and stir to combine.
KAUAI COFFEE
1 oz. Brandy
1 oz. Light Rum
1 Cup Hot Coffee
Whipped Cream
Ground Nutmeg
Pour brandy and rum into a mug and top off with coffee. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and a light sprinkle of nutmeg.
Banana Rum Cream
2 oz Dark Rum
1 oz Creme de Bananas
1 oz Light Cream
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Ti' Punch
Ti from the French word 'Petit' translates to an affectionate little punch.
- 1/4 tsp of Petite Canne sugar cane syrup
- lime juice
- Rhum
Pour a splash of sugar cane syrup in a glass. Squeeze a small slice of lime, cut from the side of the lime, over the cane syrup. Add a measure of Rhum Agricole Blanc. Stir and add ice. Allow the ice to chill the cocktail while the flavor of the rhum, sugar cane syrup and lime blossoms.
HAWAIIAN COCKTAIL
2 oz Gin
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz Triple Sec
Garnish: Cherry
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with cherry.
The Hawaiian Heartbreaker
3 oz Red Cranberry Juice
1 oz Whaler's Killer Coconut Rum
1/2 oz Whaler's Vanilla Rum
Shake with ice and serve with a cinnamon stick in a martini glass.
Champagne Hula
1 oz. Whaler's Pineapple Paradise Rum
Champagne
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
Dash of grenadine syrup
1 oz. pineapple juice
Shake Rum, Grand Marnier, pineapple juice and grenadine with ice. Strain into a champagne glass and fill up with champagne. Garnish with a strawberry slice on the rim.
Coconut Cruise
1 1/2 oz Whalers Coconut Rum
4 oz cranberry juice
squeeze of lime juice
Pour ingredients over lots of ice in rocks glass and stir.
Malibu Pineapple-tini
2 parts Malibu Pineapple Rum
1 part Hiram Walker Sour Apple
1 part Fresh Sweet & Sour
Splash of pineapple juice
Shake all ingredients with ice in a cocktail shaker, and strain into martini glass.
The Resort
2 oz Whalers Vanilla Rum
Dash of Midori
Dash of Liqur 43
1 part fresh lime juice
Shake with ice and pour into a tall glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and a cocktail umbrella.
Creamy Vanilla Coconut Sipper
1 1/2 oz Whalers Vanilla Rum
1 oz whipping cream
1 oz coconut milk
1/2 oz Simple Syrup (equal parts sugar and hot water stirred until dissolved and cooled)
Dash vanilla extract
Toasted Coconut
Combine all ingredients (except for the toasted coconut) in an electric blender. Blend the drink on a low speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour into a chilled champagne flute or saucer. Garnish with toasted coconut. To toast coconut, place non-stick pan over medium heat. Add coconut, tossing gently until nut brown.
Cocotini
3 ounces Whalers Vanilla Rum
1 ounce triple sec
Shake well with ice. Strain into a chilled martini glass, rimmed with coconut shavings. Garnish with lime wheel.
POLYNESIAN COCKTAIL
2 oz Vodka
1 oz Cherry Brandy
1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 tsp Powdered Sugar
Lime Wedge
Garnish: Cherry
Rum the rim of a cocktail glass with lime wedge and dip into sugar to coat the rim. Shake vodka, cherry brandy, lime juice, and lemon juice in a shaker with ice. Strain into a cocktail glass and garnish with cherry.
Passion Daiquiri
2 oz Light Rum
2 oz Lime Juice
1/2 oz Passion Fruit Juice
1 tsp Superfine Sugar
Cocktail Glass
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a cocktail glass.
Homemade Kauai Coffee Liqueur
2 cups ground Kauai Coffee beans
3 cups boiling water
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon glycerin (found in drugstores)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups vodka or Light Rum, (sometimes I'll use Da Bomb or Dark Rum for added kick or flavor!.
Put the ground coffee and boiling water into a bowl and mix thoroughly. Line a fine-mesh sieve with a coffee filter and strain immediately into a 4-cup glass measuring cup.
Combine the coffee and the sugars in a medium saucepan. Heat for 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly; just until the mixture begins to steam (do not bring to a boil). Remove the pan from the heat and let cool.
Stir in the glycerin, vanilla, and vodka. Using a funnel, divide the liqueur between two 20-ounce decanters. The Coffee Liqueur should be ready to drink in 3 or 4 days and has a shelf life of 2 to 3 months.
Black Beach
1 oz. Whaler's Rare Reserve Rum
5 oz. Cola
Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix. Pour over ice, add a squeeze of lime, and garnish with a cherry.
Big Bamboo Love Song
2 oz. Whalers Rare Reserve
1 oz. Whalers Great White
1/2 oz. triple sec
1 oz. pineapple juice
1 oz. orange juice
1 oz. lime juice
3/4 oz. fruit syrup
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, add ingredients and shake well. Pour into a Collins glass.
Island Sunset
1 oz. Whaler's Rare Reserve
1 oz. Whaler's Great White
1 tbsp. passion fruit syrup
2 tsp. lime juice
Dash grenadine
Shake and pour over ice in a chilled hurricane glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Missionary Madness
2 oz. Whaler's Vanille
3/4 oz. Amaretto
2 oz. passion fruit juice
2 oz. orange juice
Fill hurricane glass with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix well. Pour over ice and garnish with a lime slice and cherry.
Vanille Splash
1 oz. Whaler's Vanille Rum
5 oz. Pineapple Juice
Squeeze of Lime
Fill margarita or cocktail glass with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix. Pour over ice and garnish with cherries.
Vanille Sunrise
1 oz. Whaler's Vanille Rum
4 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Grenadine
Fill collins glass with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix. Pour over ice.
Vanille Passion
1 oz. Whaler's Vanille Rum
1 oz. Passion Fruit Juice
3 oz. Orange Juice
1 oz. Midori
Serve over ice with a garnish
Chocolate Cake
3/4 oz Whaler's coconut rum
3/4 oz white crème de cacao
1/4 oz hazelnut liqueur
A splash of half-and-half
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass. Shake and strain over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with whipped cream.
"Killer" Rita
2 oz. Whaler's Killer Coconut Rum
1 oz. Triple Sec
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Coconut Milk
Rim margarita glass with salt (optional). Fill with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix. Pour over ice and garnish with maraschino cherries.
Killer Colada
3 oz. Whaler's Killer Coconut
3 tbs. Coconut Milk
3 tbs. Crushed Pineapples
2 cups Crushed Ice
Blend at high speed. Pour into chilled hurricane glass and garnish with a pineapple wedge and 2 cherries.
Fluke
1 oz. Whaler's Spiced Rum
5 oz. Cola
Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add ingredients and garnish with a cherry.
Whale's Breath
1 oz. Whaler's Spiced Rum
1 oz. Cranberry Juice
4 oz. Orange Juice
Fill cocktail glass with ice. Add ingredients into cocktail shaker and mix. Pour over ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Blue Sunset
2 oz. Whalers Pineapple Paradise Rum
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
1/2 oz. Blue Curacao
Shake well and serve in a martini glass.
Tropical Tini
2 oz. Whalers Paradise Pineapple Rum
1 oz. Burnetts Vanilla Vodka
Splash of orange juice
Stir with ice and serve in martini glass.
Champagne Hula
1 oz. Whaler's Pineapple Paradise Rum
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier
1 oz. Pineapple Juice
Dash of Grenadine
Fill up with Champagne
Shake all first 4 ingredients with ice. Strain into a champagne glass and fill up with sparkling wine. Garnish with a slice of strawberry on the rim.
Lime Lu'au
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Whaler's Big Island Banana Rum
Dash Lime juice
Dash Orange syrup
Stir with ice and serve in cocktail glass.
Banana Appeal
2 oz. Whalers Big Island Banana Rum
2 oz. Milk
Squirt of Chocolate Syrup
Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream
Blend ingredients well. Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
Banan-Aloha Kooler
2 oz. Whalers Big Island Banana Rum
2 oz. Orange Juice
2 oz. Pineapple Juice
Mix all three ingredients in a blender or shaker with crushed ice. Pour into a cold glass. Garnish with a strawberry.
Sailor Jerry's Spiced Rum
is not manufactured in Hawaii , yet they are an icon of the Tiki Culture and Hawaiiana

Navy Grog
1/2oz. Sailor Jerry Navy Spiced Rum
1/2oz. Vodka
1/2oz. Tequila
1/2oz. Triple Sec
1oz. Amaretto
1oz. Orange Juice
1oz. Pineapple Juice
1oz. Cranberry Juice
Combine ingredients with ice and pour into a hurricane glass. Garnish with a orange and a cherry.
Sailor's Lagoon
2oz Sailor Jerry Rum
2oz Blue Curacao
Pineapple Juice
Sailor Jerry Bananas Foster
1 part butter
2 parts brown sugar
Bananas
Liberal doses Sailor Jerry
Melt butter in pan.
Add brown sugar and heat until melted.
Add bananas (cut in half and sliced into two parts) and cook until heated.
Ignite Sailor Jerry and pour into mixture.
Serve over vanilla ice cream.
Black Pearl
3 oz Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
2 oz Vanilla Coke
3 tsp cherry grenadine
Mix and serve.
Shark Bite
Double shot of Sailor Jerry Rum
Equal parts orange juice and pinapple juice
Splash of Grenadine (for color/spreading blood effect)
Site measure - pour all ingredients into 32 oz. tumbler filled with ice. One serving.
Port of Call
2 oz. Sailor Jerry Spiced Navy Rum
1/2 oz. Amaretto di Saronno
1/2 oz. Berentzen's Apple schnapps
1/4 0z. Apple Pucker
2 oz. fresh lime juice
Shake all and pour over ice in a large snifter float 1/8 oz. Sailor Jerry's Rum on top and garnish with sugar cane stick
Shiver Me Timbers
1oz. Sailor Jerry Navy Spiced rum
1oz. of coconut rum
Mix with pineapple, cranberry, and orange juice, and a splash of grenadine.
The Tiki
1oz. Sailor Jerry Navy Spiced Rum
2oz. Cranberry Juice
2oz. Pineapple Juice
1oz. Orange Juice
1 splash Sour Milk
Mix with Curacao
Mix all ingredients except Curacao with ice and shake well. Pour into collins glass and float Curacao on top. Garnish with pineapple, orange slice and cherry.
High Seas
Shot of Sailor Jerry Navy Spiced rum
Splash of lime juice
Mix with orange juice.
Seadog
2oz. Sailor Jerry Navy Spiced rum
Mix with ginger ale and a splash of sour mix.