Bar
Unclaimed profileAku Aku Tiki Bar
Orlando, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Aku Aku Tiki Bar leans hard into rum, with a 25-plus cocktail menu built on house-made syrups, fresh juices, and a serious rum library. Classics like the Mai Tai and Zombie sit alongside originals, priced $10-$32. The beer list is short but functional, and a community cocktail contest keeps the program lively. This is a tiki bar that knows its craft.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Mai Tai, a layered blend of aged rhum agricole, Blackwell Jamaican, and rhum creole shrubb with fresh lime and house orgeat. The Blackbeard's Ghost is a customer favorite, and the Scorpion Bowl serves two for $22.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and rum aficionados will find a deep menu of classics and originals. Cocktail purists who appreciate house-made ingredients and balanced builds will also feel at home.
- When should I go?
- Evenings suit the intimate, classic tiki atmosphere. The Cocktail Quest announcement suggests early August as a time to try new, community-sourced drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Specialty cocktails range from $10 to $16, with bowls up to $32. Beers cost $3 to $6, making it easy to keep the tab reasonable.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program is the star: a 25-plus list of tiki drinks with house-made syrups and a wide rum selection. The first annual Cocktail Quest invites home bartenders to contribute recipes, keeping the menu evolving.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A deep, creative tiki cocktail menu with house-made syrups and fresh juices. Classics are well-executed, and originals like Blackbeard's Ghost earn praise. The community cocktail contest adds a dynamic edge.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive and creative tiki cocktail menu with house-made ingredients.
Standout selections
- — Mai Tai - Aged rhum agricole, Blackwell Jamaican, rhum creole shrubb, fresh lime, house orgeat, mint ($13)
- — Blackbeard's Ghost - Blackwell Jamaican, house rum blend, apricot, fresh lemon, guava, house orgeat, Hamilton 151 side kick ($16)
- — Zombie - Hamilton 151, Ron del Barrilito 3 Star, Blackwell Jamaican, Hamilton Zombie Blend, rhum creole shrubb, lime, OJ, grapefruit, cinnamon syrup, bitters ($15)
Pricing: Specialty cocktails range from $10 to $16; bowls up to $32.
Beer
A modest but serviceable beer list with domestic and craft options, including a local IPA. Hard seltzers add variety. Not a focus, but priced reasonably.
Menu strengths
- — Offers a variety of beers including local craft option.
Standout selections
- — Kona Longboard Lager - 16oz ($6)
- — OBP City Beautiful IPA - ($5)
Pricing: Beer prices range from $3 to $6.
Spirits
Rum is the centerpiece, with a wide variety used across the cocktail menu. Other spirits like gin, vodka, tequila, mezcal, and rye are present but less emphasized. Community notes a solid rum selection.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing available.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is documented, but the tropical, rum-forward cocktails would pair naturally with light, spicy fare like grilled seafood or jerk chicken. The Scorpion Bowl's gin and brandy base could handle bold flavors.
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