The Official Islands Drink Guide

Two of the world's eminent authorities in the art of mixing selective tropical rum drinks, Dick Moano and Wally Turnbow, have been associated with many establishments widely renowned for their many contributions of introducing numerous delectable tropical drinks. To name a few, the original DON THE BEACHCOMBERS of Honolulu, the exotic ISLANDS of Phoenix, the fabulous AKU-AKU of Las Vegas, the ISLANDERS of Beverly Hills, the glorious ERAWAN GARDEN HOTEL of Palm Springs are among the few prominent restaurants that have benefited from their experiences.

The orient and many islands of Polynesia where rum has found its way, have truly succeeded in producing various rum based drinks blended with many syrups and fruit extracts. Recipes highly restricted to those in the business of serving tropical drinks are now revealed for purposes of commercial use and to broaden the connoisseurs individual pleasure.


This book is an adaptation of the tiki drink recipe booklet Introducing Original Polynesian Tropical Bar Recipes published in 1964.