The Tipsy Tiki - Oklahoma City

 Sunday, April 19, 2026

Found a tiki bar on the Canal called the Tipsy Tiki.

Disappointing in that it turned out to be a really loud sports bar with just a few Polynesian drinks. There was a basketball game on the televisions and the bar was packed with people watching it. However, on the plus side, they had a large amount of outdoor seating and it all overlooked the canal. We found a couple seats and really enjoyed watching the boats go by. 

I ordered a Painkiller and Dale ordered a beer. We also got some chips and guac. Despite my reservations about the place's authenticity as a tiki bar and the noise I have to say the lovely weather and the charm of being on a canal made up for it. Once the game was over the place thinned out and got more quiet. 

The Painkiller I ordered was actually pretty well made. For my second drink I got a Mai Tai which was actually disappointing. It was over-sweet and syrupy. 

After the game was over a younger couple sat next to us. They were quite friendly and we had a nice chat with them. She was vivacious and talkative and quite delightful. He was very charming in a more subdued way. They really complimented each other. 

In short the place didn't quite measure up as a tiki bar but it was still quite enjoyable to be there. The service was incredibly friendly, the atmophere was incredible and the vibe was great. 

The Tiki Room el Paso

 Friday, April 17, 2026

Drinks and dinner tonight at The Tiki Room in El Paso. The place had great atmospere and a really fun vibe. 

The Navy Grog consisted of caribbean rum, nicaraguan rum, jamaican rum, lime, grapefruit, and allspice.

                       

We both had the poke bowl for dinner with spring rolls to start. Our poke bowls consisted of Ahi tuna, poke sauce, cucumber, avacado, green onion, fried garlic, sweet chili, sesame seeds, and sushi rice.

Summer 2025 - Arizona

 

Recent trip with Dale to Arizona to visit family. We stayed with John and Dianne and had a great time. 

Usually when in Phoenix we visit a couple of our favorite tiki bars. However, this trip did not allow it due to Ericka visiting and needing to just spend time with family.

Didn't partake in any rum drinks either, However, I spent LOTS of time by the pool with other cocktails and smoked a few cigars after dark when it was cooler outside. 

We'll be going back in September for about 10 days and I'm already looking forward to that!

Summer 2025 - Tiki Cocktails But No Cigar

 Wednesday, July 30, 2025

No cigar tonight.

However, tiki cocktails were made - Joey's Orange Speedo. 

Haven't listened to Voodoo by Robert Drasnin for a while so I pumped it up on the Bose speaker. 

Summer 2025 - And Then Even MORE Cigar Time & Tiki Cocktails

 Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Today a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur.

A couple more Orange Speedos. The orange pop was used up so I added back the orgeat and topped it off with blackberry Bubly water. Looked a bit more yellow-y than orange-y. Maybe next time I'll use grapefruit juice rather than orange juice to orange it up a bit more. 

Esquival for cocktail music. 

Summer 2025 - Even More Cigar Time & Tiki Cocktails

  Sunday, July 27, 2025

More cigars today. In fact, 3 little Macanudos. 

Hot as hell but beautifully sunny. 

Chilled out with my signature cocktail. 

Listened to The Exotic Moods of Les Baxter, a great collection compiled by Capitol Records. 

Summer 2025 - More Cigar Time & Tiki Cocktails

 Saturday, July 26, 2025

Another cigar today. This time a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur and it was fantastic. 

Also made a couple more Joey's Orange Speedos. This time I left out the orgeat which made it a little less sweet.

                       

Not sure I'm gonna keep using the Sunkist Zero Sugar. Despite being sugarless it's still made to taste quite sweet. If I don't use it next time I may reintroduce the orgeat. 

I used a fun tiki glass I got from The Black Lagoon Room. I like their stuff. I got it when they a booth at a previous Big Kahuna Bash. 

Speaking of the Big Kahuna Bash we didn't make it to this year's event. This is the seventh year and as sorry as I am to miss it it's probably for the best since the heat and humidity are dangerously high today. Maybe next year. Shag designed the linocut print for the event (see below).

Dale joined me outside as I was getting to the end of my cigar. I was on my 2nd Orange Speedo and he had a glass of white wine. 

Listened to Arthur Lyman which is always enjoyable.