Cocktail bar
Unclaimed profileHULA'S Modern Tiki Scottsdale
Scottsdale, AZ · $$$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
HULA'S Modern Tiki pours a deep lineup of tiki standards—Mai Tai, Painkiller, Hurricane, Zombie—plus dessert martinis and a shareable Scorpion Bowl. Happy hour cuts signature cocktails to $8, and mocktails hold their own. The beer list is broad but predictable; wine is an afterthought. A solid destination for rum-forward drinking, with sweet, pineapple-heavy flavors that match the modern tiki vibe.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Hula's Mai Tai or Painkiller for classic tiki flavor. For a group, the Scorpion Bowl at $25 serves 2-4. Dessert martinis like Key Lime Pie or Espresso Martini offer a sweet finish.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki enthusiasts and casual drinkers seeking sweet, fruity cocktails will find plenty. The happy hour deals and mocktail menu make it accessible for groups and designated drivers.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour, dubbed 'Tiki Time,' offers $8 signature cocktails and discounts on drafts and wine. Weekly specials like Mystery Mondays and 2 'n' 2 Tuesdays add variety throughout the week.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails run $12, dropping to $8 during happy hour. Dessert cocktails are $14–$15, well drinks $9 ($7 HH), and bottled beers $5–$8. The Scorpion Bowl is $25.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The menu is a modern tiki playground, featuring classic and creative riffs with a strong rum focus. The Scorpion Bowl with a flaming overproof float is a centerpiece, and the dedicated mocktail list shows attention to non-drinkers.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Extensive tiki menu with classics and creative dessert martinis. Happy hour pricing is aggressive.
Menu strengths
- — Broad selection of tiki classics and dessert cocktails
- — Significant happy hour discounts on signature drinks; Shareable Scorpion Bowl with flaming float
Standout selections
- — Hula's Mai Tai: Bacardi gold rum, orange curaçao, pineapple and lime, orgeat, dark rum float
- — Scorpion Bowl: light and dark rums, brandy, juices, flaming overproof float, serves 2-4
- — Key Lime Pie Martini: whipped vodka, Licor 43, lime, pineapple, orgeat, half & half
Pricing: Signature cocktails $12, $8 during happy hour; dessert cocktails $14–$15; Scorpion Bowl $25.
Wine
Minimal wine program: by-the-glass options with a happy hour discount, but no specific varietals or pricing listed. Essentially a placeholder for non-cocktail drinkers.
Pricing: Wine by the glass, $2 off during happy hour.
Beer
Solid beer list with two Kona drafts, a range of domestics and imports, plus local craft options like Shop Church Music Hazy IPA. Happy hour discounts apply to drafts and bottles.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse selection from light lagers to stouts and hazy IPA
Standout selections
- — Kona Longboard Lager; Shop Church Music Hazy IPA
Pricing: Bottled beers $5–$8; drafts priced on request, $2 off during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail menu with tropical flavors at a fair price, plus Kona coffee options. Shows attention to non-drinkers beyond standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Three crafted mocktails with tiki-inspired ingredients; Local Kona coffee offerings
Standout selections
- — Captain's Colada: coconut cream, allspice falernum, pineapple juice
- — Castaway Cooler: OJ, pineapple, pomegranate, ginger beer
Pricing: Mocktails $8; Kona coffee $3.50; cold brew Kona coffee $5.
Spirits
Spirits program is integrated into the cocktail menu, featuring rums, vodkas, gins, tequilas, and bourbon. No dedicated spirits list or premium pours beyond what's in cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse base spirits used across the cocktail menu
Pricing: Well drinks $9, $7 during happy hour.
How it sits with the food
Tropical cocktails pair naturally with spicy or grilled fare; the sweet, pineapple-forward flavors can complement savory dishes like tacos or poke, though specific food pairings are not detailed in the evidence.
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