Have you ever wondered what the word means? TikiWhat culture is it? What are its origins? And above all, What are the typical cocktails?, who invented them, their recipes and their secrets?
Here is the spin off of the Mix Contest Italy Tour, The Tiki Contest, can answer these questions with its new edition Tuesday 23 July from 7.30pm to 11pm from Joint, at OGR Turin.
With Tiki Contest you will have the opportunity to immerse yourself and refresh yourself in the exotic atmosphere of a drink experience where cocktails and inspiring food Tiki will be the absolute protagonists, with over 10 of the best bartenders in Turin ready to delight the evening.
Every cocktail bar will have to offer two cocktails: a reinterpretation of your choice of a classic Tiki cocktail (Mai Tai, Zombie, Pina Colada or Tiki Daiquiri) and a proposal freehand; the main partners of the evening are Rinaldi 1957 And Three Cents.
Here are the participants of the Tiki Contest 2024:
Tiki: The Culture and the Birth of Mixology
The term Tiki is often translated as “image of something” and refers to the large stone sculptures and artifacts, often of volcanic origin, which portrayed anthropomorphic forms. According to Polynesian legends, each tiki encloses a spirit and these were often used to mark the boundaries of sacred or significant places
The culture Tiki It arrived in American culture in the 1930s, making it highly commercial and a source of inspiration for a exotic mix: it was in fact Donn Beach, at the time Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt, the father Tiki culture which, together with Victor Bergeron, made it known in the United States and throughout the world with the Don the Beachcomber, the first Polynesian-themed bar-restaurant to open in Hollywood.
From here began Don's adventure in Tiki mixing, considered among the most difficult of all time, made of technique, research And balance, but which certainly creates fascination towards Polynesian exoticism and mysticism. This is also thanks to the use of the iconic Tiki Mug, which were intended to entertain and amaze the clientele of exotic venues, as well as create a true escape from everyday reality. But this is only the beginning of the fascinating story of Tiki culture and its resurgence in modern mixology.
Useful information and reservations
The entrance ticket includes 5 drinks and the price is 25 Euros if you buy online by Friday 19 July, 30 Euro if purchased on site with accreditation (which does not guarantee entry).
Additional drinks can be purchased on site at a cost of 7 Euros for one drink, 12 Euros for 2 drinks, 30 Euros for 5 drinks. On the day of the event, you can pick up your membership card and glass at the entrance; Accreditation is mandatory and places are limited.
