Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Image 1 of 1
Ghost Ship Grog
Ghost Ship Grog – The Story Behind the Drink
Every great tiki cocktail tells the story of a voyage. The Ghost Ship Grog tells another story—the journey of an ingredient from beginning to end.
At Tiki Kai, we believe that sustainability isn't just about sourcing great ingredients; it's about honoring every ingredient that passes through our bar.
Fresh limes are juiced daily to provide the bright acidity that defines many of our cocktails, but the story doesn't end when the juice is squeezed. Instead of discarding the shells, they are transformed into the hull of our Ghost Ship garnish. An orange peel becomes the sail, creating a miniature ship that floats above the drink and gives new life to something that would otherwise become waste.
The pandan used in the cocktail follows the same philosophy. The leaves are steeped to create our house-made pandan syrup, delivering its signature lightly grassy, toasted vanilla, and coconut aroma. Rather than using the leaves once and throwing them away, we continue to incorporate them throughout our beverage program as aromatic garnishes and decorative elements, allowing one ingredient to serve multiple purposes before its journey is complete.
The result is a cocktail where nearly every component works harder than expected. This philosophy reflects what tiki has always represented: creativity, resourcefulness, and making something extraordinary from simple ingredients.
For the Zero Foodprint Dirty Drink Initiative, the Ghost Ship Grog becomes more than just another cocktail. It represents our commitment to reducing waste by maximizing every ingredient we bring into our bar. Every drink sold helps support healthier soils while also demonstrating that sustainability can be beautiful, thoughtful, and delicious.
Like the legendary ghost ships that sailed the oceans for centuries, this cocktail reminds us that every ingredient still has another journey left to take.
Visit Tiki Kai
Ghost Ship Grog
Ghost Ship Grog – The Story Behind the Drink
Every great tiki cocktail tells the story of a voyage. The Ghost Ship Grog tells another story—the journey of an ingredient from beginning to end.
At Tiki Kai, we believe that sustainability isn't just about sourcing great ingredients; it's about honoring every ingredient that passes through our bar.
Fresh limes are juiced daily to provide the bright acidity that defines many of our cocktails, but the story doesn't end when the juice is squeezed. Instead of discarding the shells, they are transformed into the hull of our Ghost Ship garnish. An orange peel becomes the sail, creating a miniature ship that floats above the drink and gives new life to something that would otherwise become waste.
The pandan used in the cocktail follows the same philosophy. The leaves are steeped to create our house-made pandan syrup, delivering its signature lightly grassy, toasted vanilla, and coconut aroma. Rather than using the leaves once and throwing them away, we continue to incorporate them throughout our beverage program as aromatic garnishes and decorative elements, allowing one ingredient to serve multiple purposes before its journey is complete.
The result is a cocktail where nearly every component works harder than expected. This philosophy reflects what tiki has always represented: creativity, resourcefulness, and making something extraordinary from simple ingredients.
For the Zero Foodprint Dirty Drink Initiative, the Ghost Ship Grog becomes more than just another cocktail. It represents our commitment to reducing waste by maximizing every ingredient we bring into our bar. Every drink sold helps support healthier soils while also demonstrating that sustainability can be beautiful, thoughtful, and delicious.
Like the legendary ghost ships that sailed the oceans for centuries, this cocktail reminds us that every ingredient still has another journey left to take.
Visit Tiki Kai