EXOTIC TIKI ISLAND — ETI RADIO is preparing to plunge listeners into a shimmering world of ocean‑inspired fantasy with the return of its highly anticipated Mermaid Monday Premium Broadcast, airing Monday, March 16th 2026 at 4:30pm Eastern Time. Hosted by the station’s beloved aquatic storyteller Nixie Neptune, the event promises a night of rare Exotica music, themed culinary creations, and immersive tiki‑infused magic.
Admission is $5.50, while monthly auto‑recurring donors receive free access, continuing ETI RADIO’s tradition of rewarding its most dedicated supporters.
A Broadcast That Transforms the Airwaves
Mermaid Monday transports listeners into Nixie Neptune’s “glowing coral studio beneath the waves,” where tiki‑bar mischief meets mermaid mythology. Nixie guides audiences through a curated selection of mermaid‑themed Exotica classics from icons like Les Baxter, Martin Denny, and Arthur Lyman, along with a treasure trove of rare deep‑sea tracks sourced from Tiki Brian’s private record crates.
The station promises nonstop music all evening long, blending lush soundscapes with Nixie’s signature storytelling to create a broadcast unlike anything else on the air.
🍹 OFFICIAL MERMAID MONDAY RECIPES
Below are the three featured creations crafted exclusively for this year’s broadcast.
🍹 The Seafoam Serenade (Official Mermaid Monday Mocktail)
A glowing ocean‑blue lagoon in a glass, the Seafoam Serenade is Nixie Neptune’s personal favorite — bright, tropical, and crowned with a silky salted foam that feels like a whisper of sea mist.
Ingredients
Base Drink
- 4 oz blue sports drink or blue raspberry lemonade
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz coconut water
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 tsp simple syrup (optional)
- Crushed ice
- Edible glitter (blue or silver)
Mermaid Seafoam Topping
Option A: Coconut Mermaid Foam (lush & tropical)
- 2 tbsp coconut cream
- 1 tbsp aquafaba or pasteurized egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla syrup
- Tiny pinch of sea salt Whip or shake until thick and glossy.
Option B: Quick Sparkling Foam (light & bubbly)
- 2 tbsp cold pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp aquafaba Shake vigorously until frothy.
Garnish Ideas
- Lime wheel
- Rock candy stick (coral effect)
- Tiny seashell pick
Instructions
- Fill a tall glass with crushed ice.
- Shake the blue drink, pineapple juice, coconut water, lime juice, and syrup.
- Pour into the glass — it should glow like a hidden lagoon.
- Spoon the Mermaid Seafoam on top.
- Dust with edible glitter for a mermaid‑scale sparkle.
🌊 Tiki Brian’s Blue Lagoon (Official Mermaid Monday Cocktail)
A reef‑approved tiki original created exclusively for the broadcast — glowing, layered, and swirling like a moonlit lagoon.
Ingredients:
Rum Blend
- 1 oz Jamaican rum
- 1 oz lightly aged rum
Citrus & Juices
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1.5 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz orange juice
Color & Flavor Accents
- ½ oz Blue Curaçao
- ½ oz Midori
- ¼ oz vanilla–cinnamon syrup
- ¼ oz passionfruit syrup
Aromatic Finish
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 drop saline solution (optional)
Garnish
- Pineapple fronds
- Cherry on a bamboo pick
- Dehydrated lime wheel
🧪 The Signature Technique: The Lagoon Swirl
This is what makes the drink visually iconic.
- Shake all ingredients with crushed ice until frosty.
- Pour half the drink into a glass.
- Add a scoop of crushed ice.
- Slowly pour the remaining half over the ice to create a swirling blue‑green gradient.
It looks like a lagoon caught in moonlight!
Click for the full recipe
💬 A Community Event Beneath the Waves
Listeners can join a live chat during the broadcast, sharing photos of their drinks, dishes, and chat with other ETI RADIO listeners. Mermaid Monday has become a cherished ritual for ETI RADIO fans — a night of escapism, creativity, and shared tropical imagination.
✨ A Signature ETI RADIO Production
With its blend of rare music, themed recipes, interactive elements, and the unmistakable charm of Nixie Neptune, the 2026 Mermaid Monday Broadcast stands poised to be one of ETI RADIO’s most memorable productions yet.
The broadcast begins Monday, March 16th at 4:30pm Eastern. Admission: $5.50 or free for monthly auto‑recurring donors.
A shimmering world awaits — just beneath the waves.
