Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileTucana Tiki Bar
Birmingham, AL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Tucana Tiki Bar runs a seasonal cocktail menu that leans hard into house-made ingredients and historical tiki recipes. The Zombie follows Donn Beach's 1934 formula, while original drinks like Kiwi Kisses and Shell & Tell push tropical flavors into unexpected territory. The rum program gets customer attention, with half pours of Plantation special releases. Wine, beer, and spirit-free options fill out the menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Zombie ($17), a 1934 Donn Beach formula blending overproof aged rums with passionfruit and orgeat. For something original, Kiwi Kisses ($14) layers ube-infused unaged rum with papaya, kiwi, and black walnut. If you want less alcohol, the Phony Negroni ($12) delivers a spirit-free take.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki purists will appreciate the classic Zombie, while adventurous drinkers can explore house-made originals like Green Chill Guy or Smoke Signal. The extensive rum selection and half pours of Plantation special releases will appeal to rum enthusiasts.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $13–$17, with cocktail shots at $9 each and shared punches from $27–$52. Wine by the glass is $12–$15, beer $4–$10, and spirit-free cocktails are $12.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu balances original creations with historically sourced classics, all built on house-made ingredients. The rum-focused program, including half pours of Plantation special releases, sets it apart from standard tiki bars.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Seasonal menu offers original and classic tiki cocktails with house-made ingredients. Eight named drinks range from the Zombie's 1934 formula to inventive mixes like Kiwi Kisses and Green Chill Guy. Shared punches and cocktail shots expand the format.
Menu strengths
- — Seasonal menu with original and classic tiki cocktails.
- — Cocktails feature house-made ingredients and exotic flavors.; Classic tiki cocktails with historical provenance.
Standout selections
- — Zombie ($17): 1934 Donn Beach recipe with overproof aged rum blend, maraschino, absinthe, and passionfruit.
- — Kiwi Kisses ($14): Ube-infused unaged rum, Monymusk, Amaro, papaya, kiwi, pink guava, black walnut.
Pricing: $13-$17
Wine
A compact but curated by-the-glass list includes white Bordeaux, Nebbiolo, Pét-Nat Rosé, and sparkling wine. Four selections cover France, Italy, Spain, and Argentina, all priced between $12 and $15.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of wines by the glass.; Includes a Pét-Nat Rosé and a Nebbiolo, offering variety beyond standard pours.
Standout selections
- — 2022 Chateau Laubarit White Bordeaux ($12); 2021 Altos de Montanchez 'Vegas Atlas' Pét-Nat Rosé ($15)
Pricing: $12-$15 by the glass
Beer
Short but international beer list: PBR, Red Stripe, a Vietnamese Pilsner from Heart of Darkness, and Jeju Pellong Ale from Korea. Priced from $4 to $10.
Menu strengths
- — Includes international craft options.; Priced accessibly from $4 to $10.
Standout selections
- — Heart of Darkness Bia Dua Leo Vietnamese Pilsner ($8)
Pricing: $4-$10
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated spirit-free section with four $12 cocktails, including a Phony Negroni and a tiki-inspired Aperitiki Spritz. Each uses non-alcoholic spirits or NA spritz with tropical ingredients.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated spirit-free and low ABV section.; Options go beyond standard sodas, using Ritual gin and Giffard NA spritz.
Standout selections
- — Phony Negroni ($12): Spirit-free negroni.; Mist of Midsommar ($12): Ritual gin, papaya, kiwi, lime, ginger beer.
Pricing: $12 each
Spirits
Rum takes center stage, with extensive aged and unaged expressions used across cocktails and punches. Customers mention a lovely selection and half pours of Plantation special releases.
Menu strengths
- — Focus on rum with diverse aged and unaged expressions.
Standout selections
- — Plantation — Reported by customers within the last year.
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