# speakeasy (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover speakeasy. Page: Feed: --- ## [TODAY: Bette's Tuesday Happy Hour with Heidi, Dietmar, and Friends!](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/today-bettes-tuesday-happy-hour-with-99a) _2026-08-25 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members: please register for our weekly Tuesday Happy Hour, where we will be joined by geopolitical analyst Monique Camarra and disinfo analyst Dietmar Pichler at 11 am Pacific ## [LINKS: 'It’s authoritarian regimes’ war against democratic regimes'](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/links-its-authoritarian-regimes-war) _2026-08-25 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Updating my August 18 report on vital quotes on war from our Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova with links provided by her for the Bette community ## [REGISTER: Bette's Tuesday Happy Hour with Heidi, Dietmar, and Mo’!](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/register-bettes-tuesday-happy-hour-083) _2026-08-24 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members: please register for our weekly Tuesday Happy Hour, where we will be joined by geopolitical analyst Monique Camarra and disinfo analyst Dietmar Pichler at 11 am Pacific ## [TODAY: Bette's Sunday Speakeasy with Tetiana Boriak](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/today-bettes-sunday-speakeasy-with-e60) _2026-08-23 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members—please register for our Sunday Speakeasy series with Ukrainian historian Tetiana Boriak, Aug. 23, 11 am Pacific ## ['Everyone Has to Realise They’re Going to Try to Steal the Elections' - My Latest Hot Type column for Byline Times](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/everyone-has-to-realise-theyre-going) _2026-08-23 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ In this weekend's Hot Type column in the Byline Times, I reveal the enormity of the Trump regime attacks on the US midterm elections and the collective pushback required for its efforts to fail ## [REGISTER: Bette's Sunday Speakeasy with Tetiana Boriak](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/register-bettes-sunday-speakeasy-25b) _2026-08-22 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members—please register for our Sunday Speakeasy series with Ukrainian historian Tetiana Boriak, Aug. 23, 11 am Pacific ## [Dancing with Dictators](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/dancing-with-dictators) _2026-08-19 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ While Europe exposes Russian sabotage and shores up data protection, the US increases attacks on international law, while “ballroom” official holds court with the Kremlin ## ['It’s authoritarian regimes’ war against democratic regimes'](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/its-authoritarian-regimes-war-against) _2026-08-18 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Spotlighting vital quotes on war from our Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova. Plus, there is no Happy Hour today. Our next community event is Sunday with Ukrainian history Professor Tetiana Boriak ## [Fear of a Just Planet](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/fear-of-a-just-planet) _2026-08-17 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ As Trump and his loyalists double down on their threats to the International Criminal Court in The Hague it's important to ask why they would do that ## [That Time Wynton Marsalis Did Not See Duke Ellington](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/that-time-wynton-marsalis-did-not) _2026-08-16 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ And other magical moments from the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis in Limerick, Ireland ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/rgUtDp4s3SrQ) _2026-08-16 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [TODAY: 'Russia's Sub-threshold Aggression Against the West' - Bette's Sunday Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/today-russias-sub-threshold-aggression) _2026-08-16 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members—please register for today’s Sunday Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova to learn more about Russia's sub-threshold aggression - military provocations, sabotage acts, and cyberattacks ## [REGISTER: 'Russia's Sub-threshold Aggression Against the West' - Bette's Sunday Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/register-russias-sub-threshold-aggression) _2026-08-14 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members—please register for our Sunday Speakeasy with Dr. Elena Davlikanova to learn more about Russia's sub-threshold aggression - military provocations, sabotage acts, and cyberattacks ## [Invisible War: Changing Mentality](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/invisible-war-changing-mentality) _2026-08-13 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Personal reflections from Kherson: Human Safari filmmaker and war correspondent Zarina Zabrisky ## ['Not My Department says Wernher von Braun'](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/not-my-department-says-werhner-von) _2026-08-12 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ How an old Tom Lehrer song got me thinking about the complicity of workers in media and tech in the rise of global autocracy ## [Letters to Bette: Debunking Trump's "Debanking" Accusations?](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/letters-to-bette-debunking-trumps) _2026-08-11 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Retired IRS criminal investigator Martin Sheil offers "some Bank One AML (alleged money laundering) concept points" after we learned last week that hundreds of Trump Org bank accounts were shuttered ## [TODAY: Bette's "The Crossroads" Happy Hour with Artist Damian Manning on 'the fleeting nature of time'](https://www.bettedangerous.com/p/today-bettes-the-crossroads-happy) _2026-08-11 · Heidi Siegmund Cuda · Bette Dangerous_ Bette members: please register for our Tuesday Happy Hour with Irish artist Damian Manning ## [Cahoots 1940s Themed Bars in London](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/08/09/cahoots-1940s-themed-bars-in-london/) _2026-08-09 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We had such a fun time at the Mr. Fogg’s bars last trip we sought out something similar and discovered Cahoots‘ three locations of 1940s-themed bars. These are actually from the same Inception Group that are behind Mr. Fogg’s, so now all of it makes sense. All locations feature late 1940s post-war decor and period … Continue reading "Cahoots 1940s Themed Bars in London" ## [Rhum Tavern: London’s Best Rum Selection](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/08/06/rhum-tavern-londons-best-rum-selection/) _2026-08-07 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Staying in Soho, we got to try a bunch of new cocktail bars that we hadn’t visited before in London. One of these was Rhum Tavern, located just off Oxford and Regent Streets. Rum/Rhum/Ron is a focus with many rare and interesting bottles on display throughout the venue (do not steal!) and the decor decidedly … Continue reading "Rhum Tavern: London’s Best Rum Selection" ## [New Menu at Dr. Funk Features Fan-Favorite Cloud Over Kona](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/08/03/new-menu-at-dr-funk-features-fan-favorite-cloud-over-kona/) _2026-08-03 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ You’d expect a World Cup hangover at San Pedro Square, but the crew at Dr. Funk aren’t waiting to launch an updated cocktail menu for the first time in a just over a year. The new menu contains a number of new original cocktails that build on the foundation of exotic classics and are embracing … Continue reading "New Menu at Dr. Funk Features Fan-Favorite Cloud Over Kona" ## [Best York Cocktails at Life on Mars](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/08/01/best-york-cocktails-at-life-on-mars/) _2026-08-01 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ While walking the city of York we stumbled upon the charming Life on Mars, a bar that serves dumplings, coffee, and cocktails. The interesting part is that this business is located in one of the bridge lodges on the Lendal Bridge. The venue has a main seating area, plus a semi-private room adjacent to the … Continue reading "Best York Cocktails at Life on Mars" ## [CLI-first decentralized GPU compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/csPXgKM0Er2i) _2026-08-01 · **Sponsored**_ Pay workers or run your GPU for FFmpeg transcode and AI inference. ## [Black Tot Day](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/31/black-tot-day/) _2026-08-01 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We would be remiss without wishing everyone a wonderful Black Tot Day, celebrating the date in 1970 when the Royal Navy ended the daily rum ration. The lore of Black Tot Day is really a great way to celebrate great rum still made today in the style of the British Navy, thanks to great brands … Continue reading "Black Tot Day" ## [Whitebox Mai Tai: Amazing Canned Cocktail in the U.K.](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/26/whitebox-mai-tai-amazing-canned-cocktail-in-the-u-k/) _2026-07-27 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We ran across this Whitebox canned Mai Tai in York, England – and it interestingly bills itself as a “1944 Mai Tai” with rum, lime, orange curacao, and orgeat. The 100 ml can comes in at 23% ABV, putting it right where you want it to be for a nice single-serving Mai Tai. And how’s … Continue reading "Whitebox Mai Tai: Amazing Canned Cocktail in the U.K." ## [Frankenstein Bar Edinburgh](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/26/frankenstein-bar-edinburgh/) _2026-07-26 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ As fans of gimmick bars, we gave the Frankenstein Bar and Bier Keller a shot during our recent trip to Edinburgh, arriving at around 9 pm on a Friday. The venue is located on George IV Bridge in a former Elim Pentecostal church, so there are plenty of authentic gothic vibes. The main bar features … Continue reading "Frankenstein Bar Edinburgh" ## [The Tiki Bar Glasgow](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/20/the-tiki-bar-glasgow/) _2026-07-20 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Upon arriving in town we made a beeline for The Tiki Bar Glasgow for some drinks and treats. The space occupies the basement level including a well-appointed beer garden featuring numerous Moai (and TVs for sports). Inside there are a variety of tikis and artwork, tons of bamboo and matting, plus a nice set of … Continue reading "The Tiki Bar Glasgow" ## [Cab-a-Rette Tour in Edinburgh](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/19/cab-a-rette-tour-in-edinburgh/) _2026-07-19 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Cab-a-Rette is a taxi tour of Edinburgh that’s like no other, featuring driver and performer Sylvia who dons several personalities including Geraldine the Nun to show us the sights and puts on a show herself along the way. We’d seen this tour out in the wild when we were here three years ago and made … Continue reading "Cab-a-Rette Tour in Edinburgh" ## [Vintage Cocktail Club: Dublin’s Best Cocktails](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/18/vintage-cocktail-club-dublins-best-cocktails/) _2026-07-18 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We’d heard that Vintage Cocktail Club had great cocktails including a tiki section, so we planned to visit during our trip to Dublin Ireland. We made time during our first day in Dublin to check it out, having some difficulty finding the location thanks to a true speakeasy entrance and sleep deprivation from our red-eye. … Continue reading "Vintage Cocktail Club: Dublin’s Best Cocktails" ## [Hole in the Wall Pub: Europe’s Longest Pub](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/15/hole-in-the-wall-pub-europes-longest-pub/) _2026-07-16 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We ventured out of the downtown area of Dublin to check out Hole in the Wall, the ironically named pub that’s the longest in Europe. Tightly nestled between a suburban road and Phoenix Park, the pub owners acquired a series of buildings which now seemingly go on and on and on. The venue dates from … Continue reading "Hole in the Wall Pub: Europe’s Longest Pub" ## [The Temple Bar Dublin: Far from a Tourist Trap](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/15/the-temple-bar-dublin-far-from-a-tourist-trap/) _2026-07-16 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ The brightly colored Temple Bar is named after the Dublin neighborhood where it resides. The place has something of a reputation as a tourist trap, in fact our taxi driver warned us that it wasn’t worth it. We arrived at around 10:00 am with an opening time listed as 10:30. We did see that some … Continue reading "The Temple Bar Dublin: Far from a Tourist Trap" ## [1944 Mai Tai at Bar of America](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/10/1944-mai-tai-at-bar-of-america/) _2026-07-10 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ The Bar of America is a Truckee restaurant that’s part of the Gar Woods chain of restaurants that are officially licensed to serve Trader Vic’s Mai Tais, including Vic’s glassware and made with Trader Vic’s syrups and rums. I chose the 1944 Mai Tai made with orgeat and orange curacao over the Trader Vic’s Mai … Continue reading "1944 Mai Tai at Bar of America" ## [Last Spring Cocktails at Alter Ego](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/09/last-spring-cocktails-at-alter-ego/) _2026-07-09 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We returned to Alter Ego Cocktail Club to give their Spring 2026 seasonal menu one last try, with Mrs. Mai Tai trying the High Heels and Cigarettes that features Scotch as a trainer for our upcoming trip to British Isles and Scotland. Meanwhile, I absolutely loved the zesty flavors of First Bloom that features basic, … Continue reading "Last Spring Cocktails at Alter Ego" ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lJ6s5EUtCUZ7) _2026-07-09 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [Crowd-Pleasing Tiki Recipe: Blue Hawai-Tai Cocktail](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/08/crowd-pleasing-tiki-recipe-blue-hawai-tai-cocktail/) _2026-07-08 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ I had a lemon to kill and I’d been thinking about revisiting this hybrid Mai Tai / Blue Hawaii cocktail that I developed a few years back. It leans sweet, so feel free to pull back on the simple syrup, but I do still think this works and can be a crowd-pleaser for cocktail newbies. … Continue reading "Crowd-Pleasing Tiki Recipe: Blue Hawai-Tai Cocktail" ## [Fireworks at Trader Vic’s Emeryville](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/05/fireworks-at-trader-vics-emeryville/) _2026-07-05 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ The Golden Gate Bridge fireworks were of interest to Mrs Mai Tai, but the high threat of fog made elaborate plans seem risky, so we took a sort of safe route by heading to Emeryville to have some drinks at Trader Vic’s before heading to the end of the peninsula to see if we could … Continue reading "Fireworks at Trader Vic’s Emeryville" ## [Shortcut to Cocktails at Pagan Idol](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/04/shortcut-to-cocktails-at-pagan-idol/) _2026-07-04 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We spent time in the city last Saturday looking at the various Pride light displays and also getting our steps in ahead of our vacation to the British Isles starting next week. We did walk quite a ways, ending at the Ferry Building, but we did stop for a breather on the way back to … Continue reading "Shortcut to Cocktails at Pagan Idol" ## [Dr Funk Rum Asylum with Worthy Park Rum](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/04/dr-funk-rum-asylum-with-worthy-park-rum/) _2026-07-04 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ The sea of World Cup revelers parted for the afternoon on Sunday, offering the opportunity for Dr Funk to hold their quarterly Rum Asylum rum club meeting. The featured rum this time was Worthy Park from Jamaica, one of our favorites. The session included tasting seven of Worthy Park’s expressions, including the recent 12 year … Continue reading "Dr Funk Rum Asylum with Worthy Park Rum" ## [The 1953 Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai Didn’t have Pineapple Juice](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/03/the-1953-royal-hawaiian-mai-tai-didnt-have-pineapple-juice/) _2026-07-03 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Yes, we would break several laws to climb to the top of the Empire State Building to help everyone learn that the Mai Tai that Trader Vic brought to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in 1953 did not contain any pineapple juice. It is easy to see how this myth developed, as there weren’t a lot … Continue reading "The 1953 Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai Didn’t have Pineapple Juice" ## [Modified Hawaiian Sunset](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/07/01/modified-hawaiian-sunset/) _2026-07-01 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ The Hawaiian Sunset was a cocktail from the Aku-Aku restaurant at the Stardust Hotel in Las Vegas, circa 1960s. Famously used by Jeff “Beachbum” Berry in his books, the cocktail features vodka as a base spirit and grenadine for color and flavor. As described by Beachbum Berry, the recipe is as follows. Hawaiian Sunset – … Continue reading "Modified Hawaiian Sunset" ## [Top 10 Mai Tais of 2026 So Far](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/30/top-10-mai-tais-of-2026-so-far/) _2026-07-01 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We’re halfway through 2026 and it has been a great Mai Tai year so far, including a variety of on/off-menu Mai Tais at Trader Vic’s locations. There’s an obvious emphasis on various places serving Ultimate Mai Tais, my own favorite recipe. Hey, it’s my list! The criteria is any commercial or home bar I’ve visited … Continue reading "Top 10 Mai Tais of 2026 So Far" ## [Pele Utu: Reno’s Amazing Traditional Tiki Bar](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/29/pele-utu-renos-amazing-traditional-tiki-bar/) _2026-06-30 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Pele Utu is a newish traditional tiki bar located near downtown Reno just north of I-80, sandwiched between the Gateway Inn and Taste of India restaurant. The venue previously served as the bar for the restaurant and had two entrances when the hotel had a medieval theme, but today has a single entrance that includes … Continue reading "Pele Utu: Reno’s Amazing Traditional Tiki Bar" ## [Later Night Excursion to Jungle Bird](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/29/later-night-excursion-to-jungle-bird/) _2026-06-29 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Mrs. Mai Tai hadn’t been to Jungle Bird in a while so we made sure to visit during our night in Sacramento, arriving for a reservation at 9 pm. The tiki bar was busy at a time when we’re usually not in attendance but everyone was understanding the mellow mood vibes, so this was a … Continue reading "Later Night Excursion to Jungle Bird" ## [Mermaid Shows at Dive Bar Sacramento](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/28/mermaid-shows-at-dive-bar-sacramento/) _2026-06-28 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Our evening in Sacramento continued with a visit to downtown to check out the mermaid show at Dive Bar. We had a little bit of time to kill and so had some turnovers and Dubai cheesecake at nearby Sana’a Cafe followed by a stroll over to check out the Capitol. Dive Bar has a nighclub … Continue reading "Mermaid Shows at Dive Bar Sacramento" ## [Daytripper: Tropical Cocktail bar in Sacramento](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/28/daytripper-tropical-cocktail-bar-in-sacramento/) _2026-06-28 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Daytripper is a new Richmond Grove Sacramento craft cocktail bar that focuses on agave and cane spirits in a Latin America themed setting. We’d heard great things and despite being open only a few weeks it seems like they’re already in prime form. The menu includes an array of classics from the Caipirinha, Pisco Sour, … Continue reading "Daytripper: Tropical Cocktail bar in Sacramento" ## [El Dorado High Ester PM/DHE Rum](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/24/el-dorado-high-ester-pm-dhe-rum/) _2026-06-25 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ This new Demerara rum expression from El Dorado follows a previous “high ester” release a couple years ago that paired Diamond Distillery’s intense Diamond High Ester (DHE) marque with a rare LBI marque. This time they’re pairing DHE with what is probably Diamond’s most famous still, the legendary Port Mourant wooden pot still initially put … Continue reading "El Dorado High Ester PM/DHE Rum" ## [Legit Great Drinks at Shipwrecked Paradise Island](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/22/legit-great-drinks-at-shipwrecked-paradise-island/) _2026-06-22 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Shipwrecked Paradise Island Tiki Bar is the Sacramento location and sister property of the original Shipwrecked in nearby Davis. Located in Midtown near Capitol Park, the bar is basically an adult version of Rainforest Cafe thanks to elaborate set pieces, animatronic snakes, and a jungle theme. They call themselves a tiki bar and while there … Continue reading "Legit Great Drinks at Shipwrecked… ## [Probitas Green Label Rum](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/20/probitas-green-label-rum/) _2026-06-20 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Probitas is a blended rum collaboration between Barbados’ Foursquare distillery and Hampden Estate from Jamaica, known as Veritas outside the United States. The expression launched a few years ago as a 47% “white” rum with bolder flavors than your typical light rum. The blend of Coffey still rum from Barbados and a bit of Hampden’s … Continue reading "Probitas Green Label Rum" ## [World Cup Mai Tai in San Pedro Square](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/19/world-cup-mai-tai-in-san-pedro-square/) _2026-06-20 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ I had the day off and decided to check out the World Cup madness in San Pedro Square, arriving late in the USA vs. Australia match. The street has been pedestrian only for several years but during the World Cup drinks can be brought out onto the street as well so that you could watch … Continue reading "World Cup Mai Tai in San Pedro Square" ## [Crafthouse Cocktails Offers a Range of Quality Ready to Drink Options](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/17/crafthouse-cocktails-offers-a-range-of-quality-ready-to-drink-options/) _2026-06-18 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ We previously wrote about loving Crafthouse Cocktails‘ excellent canned Mai Tai, and the kind folks at Crafthouse sent us some others from their lineup to try out. As with any product ranges there are some that work better than others, so here are our thoughts. Moonlighter Vodka Spritz includes some blanco vermouth and very light … Continue reading "Crafthouse Cocktails Offers a Range of Quality… ## [Yuzu Fuzz and Improved Mai Tai at the Tikeasy in Livermore](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/16/yuzu-fuzz-and-improved-mai-tai-at-the-tikeasy-in-livermore/) _2026-06-17 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Mrs. Mai Tai wanted to go to Livermore for a night out and we eventually found ourselves at Tikeasy at Rosetta Roasting. Julie expressed interest in trying the Yuzu Fuzz, Rosetta’s award winning original cocktail that features Japanese Gin, yuzu reduction, and lemon – garnished with a buzz button blossom. It’s really great and very … Continue reading "Yuzu Fuzz and Improved Mai Tai at the Tikeasy… ## [Happy 20th Anniversary to Forbidden Island](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/14/happy-20th-anniversary-to-forbidden-island/) _2026-06-15 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ If we’re making a list of the most important tiki bars of the 21st century, Alameda’s Forbidden Island is a sure bet for the top 5. Opening in 2006, the bar set a new standard for the genre by combining the friendly confines of a neighborhood bar along with deep and traditional decor and a … Continue reading "Happy 20th Anniversary to Forbidden Island" ## [Tiki Brunch at Hula Hoops](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/14/tiki-brunch-at-hula-hoops/) _2026-06-14 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ Our San Francisco weekend finished with Sunday brunch at Hula Hoops in South San Francisco. We didn’t partake in any cocktails but enjoyed the Ube Waffles and Avacado Toast, both a good value given the portion size and quality. We also ordered the cornbread – Julie liked this more than I did but warm cornbread … Continue reading "Tiki Brunch at Hula Hoops" ## [Amazing New Flotsam Fizz Cocktail is a Cocktail / Mug Bargain](https://ultimatemaitai.com/2026/06/11/amazing-new-flotsam-fizz-cocktail-is-a-cocktail-mug-bargain/) _2026-06-12 · Kevin Crossman · The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai_ One of the new offerings we tried during our recently visits to Smuggler’s Cove is a new cocktail and mug pairing featuring one of the Cove’s signature crate mugs paired with a new cocktail from Dane Barca (of Dr. Barca’s Fluffy Banana fame). The Flotsam Fizz and mug combo is only $25 and you can … Continue reading "Amazing New Flotsam Fizz Cocktail is a Cocktail / Mug Bargain"