Before you get too far into this article, don’t worry — the beloved Scorpion is still on Kon Tiki’s menu.
The team at the restaurant near the corner of Broadway Boulevard and Swan Road has excitedly debuted a new set of tiki drinks. So far, the new menu has been well-received by folk who have visited the tropical paradise at 4625 E. Broadway Blvd.
In fact, it’s been a very long time since Kon Tiki last updated its cocktail menu (I don’t have enough fingers to count the years). The new beverages were released earlier this month and the menu’s illustrations are a nod to Kon Tiki’s original 1963 menu.
Opening more than 60 years ago, the team behind Kon Tiki can now claim the restaurant as one of the last remaining, operational tiki restaurants from America’s mid-century tiki past. In recent years, Kon Tiki was named one of the best happy hour spots in Tucson by MyBartender.com.
The publication is fond of Tucson’s beloved tiki bar’s “Polynesian twist” when it comes to its cocktails.
“It’s been years since Kon Tiki has updated its cocktail menu and we wanted to up our game a bit, especially digging deeper back into the craft of vintage cocktails, while keeping a handful of our modernized best sellers.”
The new 1960s-style centerfold menu features 16 illustrations of classic Tiki favorites like the Three Dots & A Dash — this is the Morse code for V, which stands for victory. It’s a mixture of Flor de Cana rum, Appleton, rum, falernum, angostura, and allspice served in a tall tiki glass.
Then, there’s Last Rites — Martinique rum, lime, passionfruit, and falernum. It comes in a short glass topped with a flower and an orange slice. Keep scrolling to see the full menu!
Along with other new cocktails to choose from, including coffee and non-alcoholic options. Plus, new merch is available now and a new dining menu is in the works — stay tuned for that.
Kon Tiki Restaurant & Lounge is located at 4625 E. Broadway Blvd. For more information, visit kontikitucson.com and follow Kon Tiki on Instagram.
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