Smuggler's Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki

Name: Smuggler's Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki
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Rating: 4.9 (4337 reviews)
Author: Martin Cate

by Martin Cate

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4.9 (4,337)

4.9 stars from 4,337 reviews. Top 57% of Nonfiction books we track.

352 pages~5.9 hr readPublished by Ten Speed PressPublished 2016-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

You collect cocktail books and want the authoritative guide to rum and tiki from the owners of San Francisco's most acclaimed tiki bar.
You're planning a tiki-themed party or building a home bar and need both recipes and the cultural context behind them.
You're fascinated by how American pop culture movements develop and evolve, especially mid-century design and hospitality trends.

Maybe not for you if...

You don't drink alcohol and aren't interested in cocktail culture or bartending techniques.
You prefer straightforward recipe books without historical narrative or cultural commentary.
You find tiki aesthetics kitschy or have no interest in Polynesian Pop design and its history.

About this book

Smuggler's Cove explores the history and culture of tiki, from its origins in Depression-era America through its contemporary revival. Written by Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco, the book traces tiki's development as an escapist fantasy, the invention and reinvention of exotic cocktails, and its presence in Hollywood culture. The book includes more than 100 cocktail recipes—both original and historic—alongside a new framework for understanding rum. Readers will find guidance on home tiki bar setup, rum selection, and party planning, along with the cultural history behind one of America's most distinctive movements. Winner of the 2017 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Beverages and the 2017 Spirited Awards for Best New Cocktail & Bartending Book.

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