Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge

Today’s #Ohana special is the Ula-Ula Grog! Designed by the incomparable Miss Sara Rivas, this bitter delight features lemon, pineapple, Hamilton 86, @balconesdistilling Rum, Brandy, cinnamon, vanilla, and an aggressive helping of Angostura bitters - because bitters makes everything better, baby! Hurry in to try this mouthwatering, thirst-quenching delight! #tiki #alameda #rum #specialcocktail #rumrhapsody

Today’s #ohana #cocktail special is the Isla de Ancho. Lime, grapefruit, pineapple, Cherry Herring, @anchoreyes , Forbidden Island’s Rum Barrel Blend, 151, and mole bitters. #tiki #rum #cocktailspecial #alameda #littlesliceofparadise #forbiddenislandtikilounge

Happy accidents do happen! And this is One For the Grog Log. The story goes that one of our mates was loading the cannon when a lovely maiden’s called to him from over the bow and he became distracted. He over-packed the fuse and. . . BAM! The drink blew up in his face. With lime, pineapple, orgeat, passion fruit, falernum, Whaler’s, Guyanese rum, and 151, this drink is sure to leave you blasted. #tikibar #alameda #cocktailsofinstagram #forbiddenislandtikilounge #forbiddenisland #craftandcocktails #alamedaisland #rum #maitai

Sneak peek of something coming soon for the mighty @forbiddenisland in Alameda. Follow their IG for details, and to grab the matching mug! #bigtoeart #tikiart #tikimug #tikibar #forbiddenIsland

The weather gods, they must be angry! To appease them your resident witch doctor, Miami Dave, offers you this divine tonic: Baptism by Fire Water! With #melawatermelonwater , lime, honey, Cachaça, and Rumfire, this drink is sure to keep you and the gods happy and cool. . . Only on Forbidden Island. #tiki #alameda #rum #ohanaspecial #ohananight #ohanacocktail

Tonight’s Ohana Night #cocktailspecial : Big Kahuna’s Lilikoi Lemonade: In anticipation of summer, Miami Dave and Sara bring you this delicious and potent tonic. With Miami Dave’s Funk Mix, lemon, Passion fruit, pineapple honey, cinnamon vanilla syrup, and a whisper of absinthe, this drink will have breaking out the SPF and bikinis. Mind the undertow! #tiki #alameda #tuesdaynightspecial #rum #littlesliceofparadise

It’s a beautiful day here at Forbidden Island but it seems a witch has cast a spell on the weather! As beautiful as it is, this weekend will be colder than a. . . Well, you know the rest. But while we have this gorgeous weather, behold the “Sea Witch’s Sangria.” Dos Maderas 5+5 sherry cask aged rum, brandy, Becherovka, FI’s house-made fassionola, lemon, and sparkling wine swirl in this potion and it’s so good, you’ll be laughing - no matter the weather! #tiki #cocktail #alameda #spanishrum #fashionola #ohana #ohanaspecialcocktail #forbiddenislandtikilounge

We’re taking submissions from staff for a cocktail to be served in our fabulous Dangerous Catch mug, designed by @bigtoeart and produced by premier mug makers @munktiki . Tonight’s entry comes by way of shift manager Captain Dan (Muccino). The Siren’s Song calls to you with a blend of Hamilton rums, Whaler’s, Becherovka, pineapple, peach, lime, orgeat, and Angostura. Come try this treat today and let us know what you think! #ohanaspecial #tikituesdays #tiki #alameda #tropicalescapism #littlesliceofparadise #cocktailspecial #tikimugsforsale #tikimug #mermaid #mermaidtikimug

On a day like this, we here at Forbidden Island can’t help but think of quiet walks by quiet streams, quiet thoughts and quiet dreams. . . Oh how lovely it would be to be on Corcovado. Well, we can’t get you a plane ticket but we can get you a little closer with today’s special, the Corcovado Cooler. With Cachaça, lemon, Demerara rum, apricot brandy, Becherovka, and Forbidden Island’s Navy mix, this subtle and refreshing drink is where you’ll want to be. #tikituesday #tiki #cocktailspecial #ohananight #lebloncachaca #dreamingofbrazil

“Don Ho's Kiss.” At once forceful and charming, this drink will sweep you off your feet! With FI’s Copalli Barrel Pick, Hamilton 86, allspice, Chareau, citrus, and Demerara sugar, this drink will leave you wondering if you asked for it but confident you wanted it. #tikibar #tiki #cocktailsofinstagram #forbiddenisland #forbiddenislandalameda #craftcocktails #alamedaisland #drinks #rum #rumdiaries #maitai

New amazing mug done by @woodyworld for the @forbiddenisland Kill Devil 2.0 list. Finish the second list to get yours! #tikibar #tiki #cocktailsofinstagram #forbiddenisland #forbiddenislandalameda #craftcocktails #alamedaisland #tikimug #killdevilclub #drinks #rum #rumdiaries #maitai

HAPPY BIRTHDAY FORBIDDEN ISLAND! 18 years ago today, we realized our collective Tiki dream and welcomed excited guests into Alameda’s first and only Tiki Lounge! Mark your calendars for the official 17th Anniversary celebration on JUNE 9th. Between now and Until then, our gorgeous 17th Anniversary mug designed by BigToe Art and produced by Munktiki is on sale in our Merchandise store (link on our website) for the next month at 20% off! Use code FI18 to activate the discount. #tikibar #tiki #cocktailsofinstagram #forbiddenisland #forbiddenislandalameda #craftcocktails #alamedaisland #happybirthday #tikimugs #drinks #rum #rumdiaries #maitai