Watch Spike’s video as he makes The Expedition from Martin Cate’s book, ‘Smuggler’s Cove.’
🍍 Smuggler’s Cove: A Tiki Revival in Hardcover
Martin Cate’s Smuggler’s Cove: Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki isn’t just a cocktail book—it’s a full-blown voyage into the heart of Polynesian Pop. Co-authored with Rebecca Cate, this award-winning tome (James Beard and Spirited Awards, no less) is the definitive guide to tiki culture’s past, present, and intoxicating future.
Inside its lushly illustrated pages, readers discover:
- 🌺 Over 100 cocktail recipes, both historic and original, from the golden age of tiki to modern interpretations.
- 🗿 A deep dive into rum, including Cate’s own classification system and insights into sourcing, aging, and sweetening.
- 🏝️ Tiki history and lore, tracing its roots from Depression-era escapism to its mid-century heyday and contemporary renaissance.
- 🍹 Tips for building your own tiki grotto, stocking your bar, and throwing unforgettable themed parties.
Whether you’re a seasoned mixologist or a curious newcomer, Smuggler’s Cove invites you to light the torches, cue the exotica, and sip your way through a world where every drink tells a story. It’s not just a book—it’s a passport to paradise.
