Escape the Chill with a Mystic Lagoon

A tropical tiki dream from Ron “the Mod” Black’s book Tiki Party Tonight!

As the nights grow longer and the air turns crisp, it's time to turn up the heat, not with another mulled wine, but with something far more adventurous. Let the cold winds howl. We're heading somewhere warmer… and we’re getting there in a flaming tiki mug.

Meet the Mystic Lagoon: an electric-blue, absinthe-kissed, mezcal-and-rum masterpiece that tastes like a secret island temple lit by torches and surrounded by whispers.

Ingredients:

• 1½ oz Jamaican rum

• ¾ oz mezcal

• ¾ oz fresh lime juice

• ½ oz blue curaçao

• ½ oz orgeat syrup

• ½ oz pineapple juice

• Dash of absinthe (rinse glass or add 2 drops)

Method:

1. Rinse a tiki mug with absinthe (or add drops directly to the bottom).

2. Shake all other ingredients with crushed ice until well chilled.

3. Pour into the absinthe-rinsed tiki mug.

4. Garnish like you mean it: a mint sprig, edible flower, and a flaming lime shell for full island drama.

Pro Tip: To create a flaming lime shell, hollow out half a lime, fill with overproof rum, and ignite (safely, of course).

The Vibe

Bold. Smoky. Sweet. Citrus-kissed. The Mystic Lagoon is a drink that hits all the tropical high notes, with a mysterious mezcal depth and glowing blue allure that turns every sip into an experience. It’s not just a drink, it’s a vacation in a mug, no passport required.

Why This Tiki Drink Is Perfect for Cold Nights

Tiki is escapism at its best. When winter has you bundled up in wool and dreaming of palm trees, a drink like the Mystic Lagoon brings heat, color, and a spark of fun back to your evening.

• Feeling cold? Add fire.

• Feeling gloomy? Add blue curaçao, mint, and rum.

• Want to impress guests? Set it ablaze.

Whether you're hosting a holiday tiki party or sipping solo by the fire with surf rock playing in the background, this cocktail delivers the perfect dose of sunshine and spectacle.

From the Book: Tiki Party Tonight!

This drink is just one of many original recipes from Tiki Party Tonight!, my guide to throwing retro-modern tropical soirées. Inside you’ll find cocktails, décor tips, playlists, and party ideas to keep the tiki torch burning, season after season.

Grab your mug, strike a match, and bring paradise home.

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And get ready to turn your next cold night into a tropical escape.