Tiki Central Canada
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to tiki central Canada with host Craig Stephens and co-host Paola (newbie) and Mark (tiki expert) as we talk about tiki drinks, the history of them, culture, tools and ingredients that will make you mouth water. Their witty humor as they pass on information? and some stories!! Enjoy and subscribe to the podcast!
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Episode 14:Singapore Sling
August 27, 2018 07:24 - 39 minutes - 54 MBWe are covering today the Singapore Sling. Yes, that classic drink you hear get ordered once in awhile at a bar but always wondered what is in this drink and where did it come from? Hmmm...Singapore! This classic cocktail doesn't exactly fall into the tiki cocktails but its tropical and we will talk about when, where and what has happened to this drink over the years. It was forgotten for awhile and but then re-surfaced with questions on its recipe. We go through what is a sling an...
Episode 13 Fog Cutter
August 08, 2018 12:41 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MBThis great episode talks about one of the original drinks of tiki culture. Yes, as usual both Trader Vic and Don the Beachcomber have their spin on this drink and claim to have created it back in the 1940s. These recipes have many ingredients and boozy components to them. And what kind of glassware does such a drink go into and why? We will cover that and its history to that crazy tiki mug you always see. An ingredient we do discuss from this recipe is Pisco. What is Pisco? Find out!...
Episode 12 : Breeze Family
July 23, 2018 02:30 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBThis episode covers the history of what we call the “Breeze” family (cocktails). In history, we have seen one cocktail being transformed into another by simply adding another spirit or ingredient to make a new cocktail. Drinks in this group are the Screwdriver (vodka & OJ), Cape Cod (vodka&cranberry), Bay Breeze (vodka, cranberry and pineapple juice), and finally the Sea Breeze (vodka, cranberry and grapefruit juice). These drinks also have modified throughout time and we talk about ...
Episode 11 : Caesar (Canada's drink) and Landon from Algonquin College Bartending Program
July 06, 2018 07:10 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBSo today we talk about Canada's national drink: the Caesar. This is a great drink that everywhere you go there is a different spin on this great classic drink. Cam unfortunately is not on the show but we do have some guests (Chris Howell from Evoo Greek Kitchen and Landon from the Algonquin College Bartending Program). We go over the origin to the drink and the difference between a Caesar and a Bloody Mary. How it got its start. We cover some information on the Algonquin College ...
Episode 10 Sangria and special guest: Rachelle O'Connor
June 19, 2018 00:00 - 38 minutes - 53.2 MBSo, on this episode we are live from the Earl of Sussex!! This is our tenth episode and amazing we are still here…thanks to our listeners (Yes, you guys! And my mother). We have a special guest Rachelle O’Connor who is a wine expert and we will be talking about Sangrias. This refreshing drink goes back to the 1700 when water was not safe to drink so why not wine and juice! We get into what the differences are between red and white wines. How this amazing drink has changed over the y...
Episode 9 Bahamas/Bahama Mama
May 24, 2018 00:00 - 41 minutes - 56.8 MBHey folks, I just flew back from my trip to the Bahamas and man are my arms are tired. Yes that joke is as old as I am! This episode will cover the drink Bahama Mama and a few others from the great Bahamas. There are 700 islands in the Bahamas are we talk about at least three. One, owned by Eddie Murphy (you got not ice cream!) and one by the pigs! What? yes, find out why. The name is from a classic song back in the 30s and no not the Boney M version. Why are Americans drawn to thes...
Episode 8 Evoo and Zombie Cocktail
April 26, 2018 19:09 - 45 minutes - 62 MBA nice surprise episode as we recorded this one on location of Evoo Greek Kitchen in Ottawa. With an amazing menu and cocktail selection, we got to sit down and talk with head bartender and mixologist Chris Howell. We get to talk about the classic tiki cocktail that was there from the beginning: The Zombie!!! We get in discussions about the drink, its history, tiki culture in general, rum (of course), and cool facts about Chris Howell and the "Made for Love" competition he was recent...
Episode 7 Pain Killer Cocktail
April 13, 2018 08:44 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBNew episode and.. hey new mics...let us know if we are new and improved in our comments!! Today, we talk about the tiki drink made in 1970: The Pain Killer (yes second generation tiki drink). This cool drink has an interesting origin that you won't believe unless you swim right up to it. Don't forget your passport! We have refresh the information on Pusser's rum and its origin as well. Bartender's Pet peeves that we all agree are just that!!Cautionary take that leave everything but...
Episode 6 Pina Colada
March 28, 2018 00:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBPina Colada!! Pina Colada!! So good news, Cam is back!! WE discuss today about the cool refreshing summer drink: Pina Colada. The creation has two stories from pirates (yes my favorite subject) or a bartender in Puerto Rico at the Beachcomber Bar. we also talk about spin offs of this great drink from my version to St. Maarten version: Guavaberry Colada. We give you some interesting facts about the island including the Maho Beach airport and bar...very cool! Is a Pina Colada a blended...
Episode 5 Cuba and Mojitos
March 14, 2018 23:12 - 30 minutes - 41.8 MBHey Guys, Sorry for the delay...unfortunately there is no Cam (co-host) for this episode but a guest co-host Norma (my girlfriend..yes!). Just got back from Cuba and so we discuss Cuba and amazing things about it. The drink we will cover on this episode is the Cuba's famous Mojitos. Things we will go over in this episode: about Fidel Castro and why are there only classic cars in Cuba?? We talk about bar lingo and what to do when ordering a drink. So give us a listen and let us know h...
Episode 4 Tom Collins and GIn
February 13, 2018 11:17 - 44 minutes - 61 MBOn this episode, we will cover drink Tom Collins with its history and recipe. How is this a tiki drink? Listen and find out! We will go over gin and its history. What is gin and where did it come from? Tools of the trade: pour spout and yes there is different types. A pet peeve of a bartender when it comes to preparing drinks. A cautionary tale that will leave you streaking for the truth. Some cool facts about gin and even a second drink on the show Jamaican Cherry: 1.5 oz coconut r...
Episode 3 Pirates
January 29, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBOn this episode, we talk about the history of rum, the Caribbeans, and pirates. We get into the history of pirates and how countries created them and battled them as well. We talk about the Daiquiri and its roots. We get knee deep into shakers and which one to use. Some cool facts about pirates and legends of pirates. On Mailbag segment, add the spicy cinnamon taste to that cool summer's drink.
Episode 2 Mai Tai
December 30, 2017 19:15 - 25 minutes - 55.4 MBThis episode covers the history of Mai Tai. The ingredients that makes one and you will be surprised what is not in it. An interesting talk about ice (yes...ice) and strainers. A wild outdoor in the woods "cautionary tale" and good bar etiquette. Learn how the navy used rum to pay their sailors and yes, it did come to an end...Noooo!
Tiki Central Canada episode one "Welcome to Tiki Central Canada"
December 24, 2017 09:25 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBTiki Central Canada is a about tiki drinks, culture, methods and of course rum. Craig Stephens is the host (been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years mostly behind the bar. Cameron Warriner is the co-host (lived in Vancouver but then moved to Ottawa and is man with the questions and funny wit). They will discuss tiki drinks, culture, bar ingredients and tools to make those refreshing drinks we all love in the summer.