Best Tiki Cocktails of LI This Summer
- Hannah M Mizrahi
- Jul 9
- 2 min read
The Island Spirit & Cocktail Convention turned up the tropical heat at The Experience in Hauppauge, where the Best Tiki Cocktails on LI Island were crowned during this year’s Tiki Throwdown.
Tulum Tacos & Tequila, Best Tiki Cocktail 2025
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From rum-soaked island elixirs & a gin surprise — this year’s Tiki Throwdown brought bold flavors & serious summer energy. The winners behind the Best Tiki Cocktails on Long Island didn’t just bring their A-game — they brought the tropics. These award-winning creations are ready to transport you to vacation mode all summer long!
"Verano En Tulum" by Tulum Tacos & Tequila
1st Place - Best Tiki Cocktail of the Year 2025
"We wanted a cocktail that no matter the time of day or the month, you will be taken back to having your toes in the sand & ocean views. Nothing exudes that more than "VERANO EN TULUM", the perfect blend of classics like Mojitos & Pina Coladas. Blending all the tropical flavors to perfection. As for the name, our bartender was inspired by his favorite soundtrack to shake to which is "Un Verano En Nueva York" by Bad Bunny."
Bacardi Superior, Muddled Mint, Fresh Lime, Coconut, Pineapple, Passionfruit.
Served in a Tiki Glass, Garnished With a coconut rim, Pineapple Slice, Lime & Pineapple Leaf.
Sal Pullara & Nicolas Geeraerts of Tulum Tacos & Tequila
"Saturn" by Barr Hill Gin
2nd Place - Best Tiki Cocktail of The Year 2025
"Barr Hill & Chinola partnered for Earth Month. Our inspiration was a shared dedication to working with small-scale farms here & abroad to support our mission of reconnecting cocktail culture with agriculture. Through careful distillation, we support communities & the environment."
Barr Hill Gin, Chinola, Fresh Lemon, Orgeat, & Falernum. Shake with ice. Strain into a glass over pebble ice. Garnish with a Lime Twist & Cherry.
Chelsea Lovett of Barr Hill By Caledonia Spirits, Montpelier, VT
"Get To The Indiana Jones Part" by Hunter & Thief
People's Choice - Best Tiki Cocktail of the Year 2025
"Designed to be familiar but progressive. Tropical but still refreshing & balanced. Inspired by the well known Miami Vice, this drink takes a more direct & dope approach to the cocktail by bringing it into the future."
Privateer Navy Yard Rum, Coconut Water, Pineapple Kombucha, Strawberry Pepita Syrup, & Turbo Citrus.
Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker & whip shake. Pour into a tall glass & fill with crushed / pebble ice. Garnish with Red Beet Powder, Glitter & a Mint Bouquet.
Jonathan Gonzalez of Hunter & Thief
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