Ric's Underground Tiki Lounge

12/01/2023

As it should.

No longer destined for the compost bin, the ingredient is bringing tannins and tropical flavor to Old-Fashioneds, highballs and more.

09/01/2023

Let’s!

Better known as Don the Beachcomber, the godfather of tiki contributed more to cocktail culture than just tropical escapism.

12/21/2022

Lars didn’t get the memo.

12/14/2022

Ric’s at Standard Meadery the next 3 Fridays! Serving up tiki drinks that complement their delicious Nalo Meli tropical drink menu. Hope to see you there!

08/28/2022

08/22/2022

When the customer asks for one of those flaming drinks…

08/22/2022

Every time I enter a tiki bar, I’m all like…

Did anyone else see Squidward hanging out Island style with some enchanted tikis? We wondered where he went because he sure wasn't in Bikini Bottom... well n...

07/31/2022

Surf Rock Alert! 🏄‍♀️ 🪨 🚨

The Surfrajettes w/ VOLK at SPACE in Evanston, IL // Doors: 7pm | Show: 8pm // Tickets: $18 - $25

06/25/2022

Curaçao ✅ allspice ✅ falernum ✅

Here's Shannon Mustipher's list of back bar essentials that make the task of mixing up tropical libations at home a breeze.

06/09/2022

Surf rock alert!

Live music all day headlined by Los Straitjackets, vintage car show, food, drinks, vendor market and more! Event is rain or shine. NO PETS!

05/12/2022

“If you like Coconut Willies…” just doesn’t have the same ring to it.

Before the Piña Colada, there was the Coconut Willie. Writer Wayne Curtis uncovers what happened to the midcentury's most popular cocktail.

05/05/2022

Communal drinks…the death knell of a pandemic?

The Scorpion Bowl and other large format tiki drinks are thriving. Here are 3 cocktail recipes that riff on the tropical rum punch.