Its always fun to turn your home into a Tropical Paradise. Whether it’s for a pool party or just winding down after work you need the right drinkware to make the perfect drinks for the occasion.

Island inspired drinkware is perfect for setting the stage for your Tiki drinks. Get the party started with you and your friends as the star attraction, Our tiki drinkware is perfect for turning ordinary drinks into an island experience.

We made a chart to help you find the drinkware that has the perfect design for you and your family. We want you to enjoy your drinkware for many years. That’s why we made a chart to help you pick the perfect piece for your home based on what functions best for you and your family.

We hope you find what you’re looking for!

Tiki Mugs For the Tropical Drinks You Love

When the weather starts to warm up you need the right ceramic tiki mugs to help set the atmosphere for the parties you’ll be having this summer. You can’t go wrong with the right drink in hand to help you unwind at the end of the day. These mugs help you pay tribute to and keep the traditions of Tiki culture alive.

Create an Elegant and Traditional Tiki Bar

If you are aiming to give your Tiki bar an authentic vibe look for Polynesian mugs that feature traditional designs. Earthy toned mugs are typically made to resemble wood or stone and add an excellent mid-century design element to your bar.

Mugs Inspired by Volcanoes and Moai Statues

Some of the more popular designs among bar patrons feature a mug made to resemble a volcano. These mugs when filled with high-proof alcohol serve to create a dramatic flaring cocktail. A more compact design features the shape of the Mai-Tai cocktail. If you are looking for a design featuring an ancestor figure like the Moai statues of Easter Island there are several designs featuring these figures as well.

Tiki Bar Personality and Collectibles

For designs featuring playful and imaginative figures there are a host of collectible tiki mugs. These designs in addition to adding personality to your bar create conversation among patrons.

Adding a Sense of Mystery and Myth

If you are seeking a mythical or fantasy design for your bar there are mugs featuring mermaids sirens and other sea creatures. For more of a pirate flair there are several designs featuring skulls and other sea creatures.

Your Drinkware Can Impact Your Drinks!

Different mugs and glasses can bring out different features of cocktails and help with presentation. A good drink and mug combo will let your garnishes stand out without cluttering the drink. Use the info below to help find a mug for your drinks!

Mai Tais and Piña Coladas

Tiki style mugs can help with presentation of cocktails however they may not give enough capacity for ice.

• Coconut/Sea Creature Mugs
• Piña Coladas
• Tropical themed mugs can really add fun and flair to your drink.
• Nonalcoholic Mocktails
• Small Ceramic Cups
• Mocktails

An easily holdable mug can help serve and hold your non alcoholic drinks.

Using the right mugs can really step up your home bar. The right mug really adds to the presentation of a drink and makes it look more professional. Whether you are serving Zombies or mocktails a good mug really helps. Collecting and displaying drinkware can really add your personal style and flare to a room and show your love for the island life.

What to Look for in Tiki Drinkware

When creating a home tiki bar you want to find drinkware that enhances the presentation of the cocktails and is sturdy enough to take to-go. There are a couple materials that drinkware is made of and knowing that info can really help.

Comparison of Stoneware Porcelain and Ceramics.

While looking for drinkware for your home tiki bar you will find different materials and each have there own benefits and drawbacks.

• Considerations for Home Bar Shopping
• Durability and Weight
• Heat Resistance
• Glaze Quality

Ceramic mugs are durable maintain heat well and have an attractive weight to them, Stoneware mugs are very dense and resistant to chipping. Porcelain mugs are very lightweight and offer a sleek profile.

• Materials
• Weight
• Heat Retention
• Durability
• Consider Capacity and Presentation

A good tiki mug holds the ingredients for a cocktail in the correct proportion and provides a pleasing presentation, It should also feel comfortable in the bartender’s hand.

Crushed Ice and Cocktail Garnish

Many recipes call for a cocktail to be built over a mound of crushed ice and garnished with additional decoration, For presentation and ease of use choose drinkware that has an open top to hold the garnish and a long straw. If filled properly the mug should be stable.

Easy to Clean

Rinsing mugs after each use is essential for a well stocked home bar, Choose drinkware that is sturdy and attractive but not so complex that it requires extensive care.

Tiki Mugs: Safety Hand Washing and Storage

Manufacturers print warnings about hand washing some of their tiki mugs. Glazes can soften or melt at high temperatures, Hand washing is recommended to preserve glazes. You can hand wash more easily if you know how your tiki mugs stack or rest on shelves. If you are wondering how best to organize your tiki mug collection check the manufacturer’s guidance.

Collection Coordination

Tiki Mugs can help you organize your bar and set a theme for your parties, You can determine the theme based on the level of consistency you want in your collection, A solid base can always be built by purchasing a tiki mug set.

Miscellaneous

Sets can always be built upon by individual items. These items can also be purchased as gifts.

About Our Company

Tiki mugs can help transport your guests to a tropical paradise. While you’re at it you can pick up some items for your home bar that will help you serve the drinks in style.

It is a good idea to buy mugs from reputable suppliers to make sure you’re buying something that won’t fall apart after a few uses. It’s an investment piece to help you serve your guests for a long time.

Choose items that bring personality to your space when you’re barware shopping. Shopping for yourself? Maybe you like fun collectible tiki mugs? Maybe you prefer a clean modern design. Either way it’s always fun to give friends mugs they can use to drink cute cocktails out of!

You can express yourself and capture the eye of your guests when you use interesting or beautiful drinkware, Set the stage for greatness when you equip your home bar with one-of-a-kind drink-serving pieces.

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Why use stone/ceramic over glass when serving tropical drinks?

If your goal is to keep your drinks chillin’ (and let’s face it who doesn’t love a chill drink??) then using stone or ceramic pieces to serve your drinks is definitely the way to go. Standard glass just can’t compete when it comes to keeping your drinks on temperature. Not to mention stone and ceramic pieces allow for much more artistic freedom when it comes to pieces and designs and can really bring that extra ‘something’ to your bar.

When creating a Polynesian themed home bar what pieces should I look for?

If you’re aiming for that true mid-century Polynesian bar feeling look no further than pieces that integrate Moais and Polynesian totems and don’t forget about your bar’s volcanic bowls! These staples really helped shape the bar industry in the early days of Tiki bars like Trader Vic’s and Don the Beachcomber.

Can your mugs be used for virgin drinks and mocktails?

Of course! Tiki Mugs are perfect for mocktails and other beverages, They add flair to punch and even iced tea! The Tiki mugs are very eye catching and great for children’s and family parties.

How do I pick the right mug for my drink?

You will want a mug with a capacity of at least 12 ounces for cocktails with lots of mix-ins and garnishes like a Zombie or a Piña Colada, Make sure the mug has a capacity of at least 12 ounces so it isn’t over flowing with cocktail ingredients.

Are your tiki mugs dishwasher safe?

Although many Porcelain and higher-fired Ceramic mugs are dishwasher safe we prefer mugs be hand-washed in order to keep the glazes and details present on the mugs. Dishwashers over time can fade colors of ceramics, To keep your mug’s colors vibrant and detailed wash by hand.

What characteristics should I consider when evaluating the quality of a mug?

A quality mug has a decent weight to it. It should also be glazed evenly. Take a look at the glaze. There should not be any “pinholes”. Also check to see if the glaze has an even finish. It should not be cracked. A quality mug should also have fairly thick walls so it can withstand being bumped around a little.

Are tiki mugs a good choice when selecting a gift?

Tiki mugs make great gifts. They are a great choice for birthdays housewarmings or other gift giving occasions. If you know someone who is setting up a home bar you can’t go wrong with a tiki bar related mug. If you know someone who collects tiki bar mugs you can always get a tiki skull mug. For an even better gift get the tiki mug and a nice bottle of rum and a set of bamboo straws!