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Learn tiki mixology and the origins of rum in a compact, two-hour workshop on Duval Street. This intimate class pairs a guided rum tasting with hands-on cocktail making—perfect for travelers who want flavor and context in one afternoon.
Learn tiki mixology and the origins of rum in a compact, two-hour workshop on Duval Street. This intimate class pairs a guided rum tasting with hands-on cocktail making—perfect for travelers who want flavor and context in one afternoon.
Heat rises off Duval Street and the air tastes faintly of salt and citrus as a small group gathers behind frosted glass at Tiki House Key West. In the shade of bamboo-and-rattan décor, instructors move through bottles and tin shakers, guiding participants through a rum tasting before teaching the precise flip and flourish that sets a true tiki drink apart.
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Operated by Tiki House Key West · Key West, Florida
Heat rises off Duval Street and the air tastes faintly of salt and citrus as a small group gathers behind frosted glass at Tiki House Key West. In the shade of bamboo-and-rattan décor, instructors move through bottles and tin shakers, guiding participants through a rum tasting before teaching the precise flip and flourish that sets a true tiki drink apart.
The class opens with context: tiki as an American reinvention of Polynesian aesthetics that took hold mid-20th century through bartenders like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic, fused with rum’s Caribbean roots. Key West’s own maritime past—wrecking, salvage, and the steady flow of Caribbean trade—made it a natural outpost for rum culture and experimental cocktails.
Geologically the island sits on ancient coral and fossil reef; that low-lying limestone and the surrounding turquoise waters shaped a port town built for quick arrivals and even quicker celebrations. Expect local color: roosters on the sidewalks, the hum of tourists on Duval, and bartenders who treat garnish like punctuation.
Practically, the two-hour workshop includes one guided rum tasting and four cocktails, plus basics like flame-safe techniques for lighting drinks. Classes are restricted to 21+, wheelchair accessible, and capped at small groups—reserve early, arrive sober enough to taste, and plan transport after the class.
Tips: bring photo ID; wear comfortable shoes for Duval’s uneven sidewalks; hydrate before and after; and pair the lesson with an early evening stroll to Fort Zachary Taylor or a quieter bar off the main drag. The experience is informative and hands-on—an efficient, flavorful introduction to tiki craft for both novices and curious travelers.
Participants must be 21 or older and present valid photo ID at check-in.
The class includes one rum tasting and four cocktails, plus instruction and use of mixing tools.
Yes—Tiki House Key West is wheelchair accessible and staff can accommodate mobility needs.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled class; bookings may be canceled if class minimums aren’t met.
Tiki House Key West operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Heat rises off Duval Street and the air tastes faintly of salt and citrus as a small group gathers behind frosted glass at Tiki House Key West. In the shade of bamboo-and-rattan décor, instructors move through bottles and tin shakers, guiding participants through a rum tasting before teaching the precise flip and flourish that sets a true tiki drink apart.
Heat rises off Duval Street and the air tastes faintly of salt and citrus as a small group gathers behind frosted glass at Tiki House Key West. In the shade of bamboo-and-rattan décor, instructors move through bottles and tin shakers, guiding participants through a rum tasting before teaching the precise flip and flourish that sets a true tiki drink apart.
The class opens with context: tiki as an American reinvention of Polynesian aesthetics that took hold mid-20th century through bartenders like Don the Beachcomber and Trader Vic, fused with rum’s Caribbean roots. Key West’s own maritime past—wrecking, salvage, and the steady flow of Caribbean trade—made it a natural outpost for rum culture and experimental cocktails.
Geologically the island sits on ancient coral and fossil reef; that low-lying limestone and the surrounding turquoise waters shaped a port town built for quick arrivals and even quicker celebrations. Expect local color: roosters on the sidewalks, the hum of tourists on Duval, and bartenders who treat garnish like punctuation.
Practically, the two-hour workshop includes one guided rum tasting and four cocktails, plus basics like flame-safe techniques for lighting drinks. Classes are restricted to 21+, wheelchair accessible, and capped at small groups—reserve early, arrive sober enough to taste, and plan transport after the class.
Tips: bring photo ID; wear comfortable shoes for Duval’s uneven sidewalks; hydrate before and after; and pair the lesson with an early evening stroll to Fort Zachary Taylor or a quieter bar off the main drag. The experience is informative and hands-on—an efficient, flavorful introduction to tiki craft for both novices and curious travelers.