No Tiki Bar is complete without at least one Tiki Statue or Tiki Mask which are excellent symbols of the primitive way of life on the islands. These artefacts pay tribute to the Polynesian gods and are available in all sorts, shapes and sizes. An authentic Tiki Statue or Tiki Mask is of course the ultimate but there are sufficient replicas available on the market within a very wide price range.

Tiki bars has a mystical quality about it, It takes us away from the daily grind to seclude islands with Polynesian gods – reminding us of the palm filled beaches and fishermen – and fires our imagination and makes us tell stories over rum-filled drinks. If you’ve ever been in an authentic Tiki Bar, then you know it is always rooted in an Island theme. Beyond that, the bar’s owner is free to imprint his or her own stamp of originality on it, guided by individual tastes.  This has the following: a trap for fish, boating and underwater gears, shells, sea star, wood washed ashore, and anything that is on the seaside. To set the mood in a Tiki bar the ideal is to play the original Tiki Lounge music by artists such as Arthur Lyman, Martin Denny and Les Baxter but any traditional Hawaiian music will also set the right mood. Tiki Torches give off mysterious and exotic ambiance and are simply bamboo sticks and paper lanterns. With the island themed background décor this type of lighting will enhance the jungle hut feel of your Tiki Bar.Tiki Bar offers some exotic and traditional rum drinks like Mai Tai, Singapore Sling and Scorpion Bowl. Tiki Bars shall need any fruity & colorful drinks made with rum or pineapple. All drinks should be served out of Tiki Mugs and mixed with tropical fruit and garnished with fruit, fresh mint and a paper umbrella keeping with Tiki tradition. Tiki Mugs are ceramic mugs that often feature a figure, face or other tropical decorations imposed on the front of the mug.Serving grilled food like fruit-glazed meats, kabobs and any coconut flavored dish, with a South Pacific flair, has always been a speciality at Tiki bars. Trader’s Vic, one of the original Tiki Bars pioneered fusion cuisine by introducing island flavors to Chinese and American dishes which opened a whole new variety of foods that can be served at Tiki Bars and still keep within the tradition. Sweet  and sour chicken en brochette is a classic example of this type of cuisine but your Tiki Bar can have any sea food glazed and plenty of fresh fruit will jusify your menu.If you want the atmosphere of a tiki paradise in your own backyard, a tiki bar is an absolute must have.  While some people choose to buy them others feel that is a bit expensive and turn to the internet for resources on How to Make a Tiki bar yourself.

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