Recipe Roundup

56 Tiki Party Cocktail, Dinner, and Dessert Recipes

From classic drinks and dishes like the mai tai and crab rangoon, to modern variations (such as a mango-riff on the piña colada) these Polynesian-, Caribbean-, Hawaiian-, and Asian-inspired bites and sips will put the tropical vibe into your next backyard party.
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    Piña Colada

    With its winning combination of coconut, pineapple, and rum, this piña colada recipe is creamy, just sweet enough, and utterly refreshing.

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    Pan-Fried Sweet and Sour Chicken

    Legend has it that Donn Beach, the originator of the tiki craze, served food from the Chinese restaurant next door when he opened his first bar in Hollywood. That means dishes like sweet and sour chicken are perfect next to tropical cocktails.

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    Malasadas

    These pillowy Hawaiian doughnuts get a coating of sugar that turns into a crust as the fried dough cools.

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    Blue Hawaiian

    Adjacent to a piña colada, this tropical cocktail gets a splash of citrusy blue liqueur.

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    Crab Rangoon (Cream Cheese Crab Wonton)

    Shatteringly crisp wontons filled with cream cheese and crab are a must at any tiki party.

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    Extra-Juicy Mai Tai

    Orgeat (a syrup made from almonds and orange flower water) is the cocktail addition that gives many classic tiki cocktails, such as the rum-soaked mai tai, their essence.

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    Fresh Pineapple Upside-Down Cake

    Canned pineapple can be great, but when the fresh fruit is at its ripest this classic cake is absolutely sublime.

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    Three Dots and a Dash

    Created during World War II by Donn Beach, the name for this drink is Morse code for “Victory.”

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    Mango Castaway

    Frozen mango takes the place of pineapple in this delightfully indulgent twist on a piña colada.

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    Frozen Pineapple Mojito

    Pineapple cups make a fun presentation for this frosty summer cocktail, but if you're short on time, just use regular cocktail glasses instead.

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