How To Make The Mai Kai's Black Magic Cocktail

[@konstasalminen1516]

Love to come back to this episode and know that the Mai-Kai is in good hands currently.

[@chrispompano]

.......instead of Heaven,......I wann'a go to the Mai Kai....!!!!!!! Love it there.....

[@aaronfrancis8210]

"When you're a fan of old stuff, there's a lot of hurting going on" Truer words have never been spoken. Especially right now as a diehard, lifelong fan of Walt Disney and vintage Disneyland. Have to try the Black Magic looks amazing!!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Aaron Francis ugh, yeah, I know :/

[@michaelbertovich]

My new favorite episode which is fitting because the Black Magic is one of my favorite cocktails ever. Long Live the Mai Kai.

[@BallisticBBQ]

Another great video Spike! Mai Kai is on our list, so I hope she makes it! We're hoping to visit Florida this spring, so fingers crossed that something happens before then. Cheers brother!

[@adrianwahl5107]

Please do the Mutiny

[@justinjoneswriter]

I was shocked when I saw your sub count... the quality of your videos had me assuming you were at least 100K+. Brilliant content! I've subbed and am recommending to friends.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Justin thank you so much, I've had a really hard time getting those numbers up. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Justin thank you so much. I've had a really hard time gaining any exposure on KZbin.

[@khantikimonsbarandlounge7470]

Just found this channel. Awesome video. I am a big fan. I have seen the Hula Girls a few times. I have been to the Hukilau 9 years. Many times to the Mai Kai. Had cocktails in the Molokai bar with Jim Hurricane Hayward. Martin Cate bought me a Rum Barrell in the Molokai bar. Great memories. Live in upstate NY land of sometime ice and snow and no Tiki.

[@nickmorton8998]

I can’t decide what’s better? The “Main Bar” or the Witco bar. 🤔 So rad!😉

[@benandrovich112]

I just found your page and it’s AWESOME!!! I’ve been intrigued by Tiki since I was a kid but I’ve gotten much deeper in the culture and drinks lately. I’m catching up and I’ll watch all of your shows! Mahalo!

[@justinbird7639]

Awesome episode!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Justin Bird thanks, bud!

[@grapetonenatches186]

"Everything about Tiki drinks is a PAIN IN THE ASS" This right here, my friends, is how you know you have the passion. I waited 4 weeks making my own allspice dram because the locals, which I love to support, had none. And then the gardenia mix. Just for a Polynesian Pearl Diver. Who the fk makes ghee at home for a single drink? Tiki nerds. And we love it. Thanks for the "Mai Tai" content Spike.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Totally agree!

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

In my case, there are no locals to support so I've had to learn to make everything. I actually look forward to making falernum and orgeat now. I need to make a new batch of pimento dram.

[@grapetonenatches186]

@@afinecupofcoffee8476 It can be a pain but the outcome is usually better than can be bought.

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

@@grapetonenatches186 For sure. I'm actually making tamarind syrup today, which is a first. Trying to replicate the Forbidden Island Rum Barrel that I had last week. It was fantastic.

[@jackimyers9364]

Spike, I don't why it took me 6 months to find you on You Tube after getting into Tiki; but I did. Great interview with Jim. Let's have faith that the Mai Kai with survive and prosper. I bought a Mai Tai Tiki statute from them last week and am now toasting you and the Tiki totum. I'm on my second Black Beauty!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Jacki Myers thanks! Glad that you found me!

[@BigDaddysBearCave]

Atomic Grog rocks!!!! Spike thanks for having Jim on😎👍👍👍👍 loved this bro 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🍹🍍🌴👍

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Big Daddy’s Bear Cave Thanks dude!

[@guruofsubaru]

love how hammered you got in this episode Spike! CHEERS!

[@darrenandtinasale1502]

Visited the Mai Kai in 2019 on our vacation from the UK. That place is amazing and inspired me to create my own little piece of tiki in our back yard! Hope to return soon. Got my Mai Kai mug so I’m gonna try this one tonight!

[@mariogonzalez7707]

Bonus! Haha Another solid episode Spike. And Hurricane Heyward was cool too! More Mai Kai drinks please :]

[@oliverjamesspicer]

Fantastic episode and what a knowledgeable guest. Defo going to check out his blog now too. Thanks!

[@JennyStarr13]

That drink looks amazing! I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Mai Kai. I hope someday it’ll be possible.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Jenny Mendonca it really is incredible

[@hamo_tiki]

Yes, it seems that if you love classic tiki, it's only a matter of time before your heart is broken by loss. I've certainly been missing Tiki Central (which, like the Mai Kai, I hold out hope will return soon) , so it's nice to see Hurricane Hayward.

[@kimberlyjames5822]

My buddy Geno who lives in Ft. Lauderdale has been a regular at the Mai Kai. Every Wednesday eve. when he’s not traveling. I SO hope the family reopens it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@clellandm]

Not a fan of coffee drinks, but as usual I thoroughly enjoyed the show! Great hearing from the man behind the atomicgrog.com - and due to this video, I just ordered a singed copy of the Mai Kai book from Swank! THANK YOU!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Mark Clelland ah, cool! Thanks for watching and thanks for supporting those guys.

[@icemann1037]

I made this one today! Awesome... although, here in Germany, i had to use a different coffee, of course. Cheers and a toast to your show, for spreading the love of Tiki.

[@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_]

Welchen kaffee haste genutzt???ich nehme ganz gern für drinks den lavazza,.die rot blaue packung,.echt mega geiler aromatischer kaffee.

[@icemann1037]

@@_-_-_-Prof.BoskoBiathi-_-_-_ Also mein go-to Kaffee ist der Dallmayr prodomo (gold/blau/schwarz) ich glaub der macht sich da ganz gut. Lavazza klingt aber auch super! Cheers

[@raymondwall277]

Another Great video Spike! Have you ever talked about a place called “The Tikis” located in San Gabriel or Montebello Ca.? It was a couple of acres and had a volcano,a lava tunnels and a show? My parents went there for a Parents night out in the 60’s for my brothers High School.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Raymond Wall I've never talked about the Tikis on the show before, but I do have a bunch of mugs from both locations and I am a huge fan of what Danny Balz created!

[@ManzaMediaTV]

This answers my questions with the Mai-Kai. Another awesome show!

[@aaronfrancis8210]

Sweet Jesus, this cocktail sounds amazing!!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Aaron Francis It's so good.

[@goblinb]

It is! I'm a huge fan! I've gotten one every time I've gone there.

[@littleredflying-fox]

Great episode. I learned a lot!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

The Antiquarian great! Thanks!!

[@smokeytiki3185]

Yes, more Mai Kai drinks with Jim!

[@PatrickJaszewski]

Great video and I'm excited to try Jim's recipe. I had the pleasure of being able to visit the Mai Kai in Feb 2020 just before everything got locked down with COVID and had a wonderful time! I can't wait to get back there! Until them there is always Black Magic and the other recipes from the Atomic Grog.

[@inky666able]

Great video! thanks for posting!

[@jeffgriner2086]

Gotta love tipsy Spike! 🤪

[@littlegiles]

So happy to find your channel. I have really been missing Tiki Central and I don't do much Facebook so it is great to see some of the "old gang" on here. Loved this video and looking forward to doing some binge watching!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Ah, cool! I miss TC so much too!

[@heatherm6522]

#savethemaikai

[@aquacitydigital3316]

Awesome video and an awesome drink! 🍹

[@cocktailtony9860]

Cool video. Nice bar. Love the hat and shirt. Great job. Watch a cocktail Tony

[@ScottyWoodworker]

Have you though of bringing a bucket or pan of warm water and a bar towel to get the sticky off the hands?

[@sonnysoto8337]

Miss the Bahooka!!!😞That was my first introduction to Tiki before I ever knew it was a thing. Every time I'm going to drive past there I'm hoping someone bought it and brought it back or made it Tiki again. 🗿🍹⚓

[@JeremyTikiSnob]

I try to avoid driving by The Bahooka. Just seing what a sad state it’s in breaks my heart.

[@petermontagna3461]

Hi Spike, new to your channel and we love it! I recently aquired a Skull mug from the now defunct Hawaii Kai which was a NY tiki bar. They had a drink called "Goddess of Love" which they served in the skull mug. In fact some of the Skull mugs say Hawaii Kai and some say Goddess of Love. I found a picture of the drink and it seems it's a flaming one with a slice of citrus fruit floating in it. Any chance you could have a go at it? Mahalo, Peter

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Peter Montagna oh wow, that's amazing. I'm not sure where I can find a recipe for the goddess of love. 🤔

[@legacyjankmtg3917]

what squeezers are you using?

[@christinacascella3841]

I pray the Mai Kai can be saved and stay the same with their amazing decor, food and drinks ❤️

[@addlong811]

Did the Mai Kai survive? I hope so!

[@Knothe1977]

Hello i am a big Tiki Fan! Have nearly all ingredients but is the honey syrup 2parts sugar and one part honey??? Seems really thick consistency but looked really Fluid in the video ... 🤔

[@Knothe1977]

Ah watched again and they posted water was a failure

[@mikepenhall315]

Amazing episode. I grew up in laguna and hope what happened to the Royal Hawaiian doesn’t happen to them.

[@ryankanefitzgerald]

38:15 "bonus feature" remake of the Mai Kai Black Magic.

[@seabasssimpson4547]

What's the cocktail glass called that you served this drink in? Is it a brandy snifter?

[@nomadnestor57]

It's a bit unfortunate that Bacardi has the reputation it does, as they do make some good rums. I usually will use Bacardi 8 when making a daiquiri, and it really works well in that, at least in my opinion.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

D Nestor Yeah, I love Bacardi eight as well

[@sonnysoto8337]

Spike you need a channel knife for those thin twists.

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Sonny Soto yeah, I recently realized that there's a tool for those weird stringy peels! Thanks for letting me know what's it's called!

[@sonnysoto8337]

@@BreezewayCocktailHour Thanks for another cool episode. I Really liked your guest and hearing your tales about the Mai Kai. Thanks for sharing.

[@williamdicarlo4109]

The Mail Kai has a partner now, we've been buying jugs of Jet Pilots and t-shirts trying to help (a win-win).

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Yes! Exciting times ahead!

[@64tamera]

Wow he takes his cocktails seriously!

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Seriously.

[@DanielBrice7f58a6]

That guy on the call is suuuuuch a friggin' showoff :-p

[@keithazoubel1248]

I was a little underwhelmed by Jim’s response on the cork question. I was hoping for a “Cork yeah!”

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Keith Azoubel hahahaha... I think I caught him off guard. He was like 'corks? Yeah they're cool, I guess.' 😂

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

So brew my coffee hot then throw the carafe in the fridge?

[@BreezewayCocktailHour]

Yeah, weird huh? It has to be fresh, but cold.

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

@@BreezewayCocktailHour it does make sense. With cold brew you lose a lot of the acidity and boldness. It would probably get lost in the drink. But now I know to use the drip! Excited to try this.

[@afinecupofcoffee8476]

@@BreezewayCocktailHour I know I'm replying hella late. But do you think Hamilton 86 could go in place for the black rum? Or is that too much flavor?

[@ChristianWeitenberner]

Bummer that the insurance does not cover the damage

[@mrsmartypants_1]

I thought I’d really like this drink. It just doesn’t work for me. Too much busy nonsense. The coffee was a major downfall and I love coffee. But then my next worst tiki is sadly the Zombie. Love the Ancient Mariner, Mai Tai, Hurricane and the very busy Dead Reckoning, Samoan Typhoon and J-Bird Swizzle. (Last 3 highly tweaked and more complex than originals.) Painkiller and such purdy good - tweaked with the addition of lime juice.

[@jlreger]

Toasted.

[@RichArtLove]

Cool Cocktail! BTW All You Haloes, 'Okole Maluna' means "I Want Your Ass". In the islands it's considered very much a sexual come on, and unless you're Mahu that's something da kine straight Kanes would never comfortably say to each other. Praying that Elon Musk (or anyone with plenty spare ducats) will kick down and fully fund the Mai Kai preservation!