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It is always Tiki time with ModestoView and Trader Murf. Modesto has a rich Tiki history and the Tiki Lounge Modesto was featured in the international “Book of Tiki” and sadly just recently closed. Since the closure of Minnie’s, Modesto has been sorely lacking a true Tiki immersion experience. We are hanging on to our Mai Tais to see what happens next. The Mai Tai, lovingly created in 1944 in Oakland, Ca (Yes, our Oakland) by the legendary Trader Vic Bergeron, changed the Polynesian Tiki culture as it spread around the world after World War II and the soldiers came home from the south Pacific with their Aloha shirts and décor. National Mai Tai Day is August 30, when we celebrate this legendary and tasty cocktail.
Do not confuse this vintage 1944 drink with the “any dark rum with tropical juice Mai Tai” that is found on most cruise ships and in many bars. A real Mai Tai is a work of art, white and gold aged rums, orgeat, orange Curaçao, fresh lime juice, garnished with the spent lime rind and a sprig of fresh mint…