The Rise, Fall, and Rebirth of Tiki Culture.

After World War II, Americans returning from the South Pacific brought home a taste for the exotic – tropical drinks spiked with rum, garnished with paper umbrellas, and served in dramatic fashion. This island fever sparked a cultural craze, and visionaries like “Trader Vic” Bergeron helped define it. His Polynesian-themed restaurants and cocktail books introduced drinks like the Mai Tai and Fog Cutter to the masses, solidifying tiki as both a drinking style and a lifestyle. By the 1950s and ’60s, tiki bars offered an escapist fantasy – lush with bamboo, carved idols, and jungle rhythms – that felt like a mini-vacation in every sip.

Though the kitsch fell out of favor by the 1980s, the cocktail renaissance of the early 2000s gave tiki new life. Bartenders rediscovered the complex roots of drinks like the Zombie and Navy Grog, and a new generation began reclaiming tiki’s theatrical fun while reckoning with its problematic past. Today’s tiki revival embraces quality spirits, balanced recipes, and a design-forward sensibility that mixes mid-century modern aesthetics with tropical flair.

For a truly immersive experience at home, a true Tiki Glass should be a tall, sculpted tumbler crafted in thick glass and etched with intricate Polynesian tiki god designs. It's more than a drinking vessel; it’s a tribute to nostalgic spirit and a centerpiece for your own tropical escape.

Unearth a world of vintage-style glassware, classic barware, and retro drinkware curated for cocktail connoisseurs and home bar collectors for the Epicure and Enthusiast. Whether you're searching for a distinctive gift or elevating your home bar collection, each piece tells a story with every pour.