The Best Trader Vic Cocktail You've Never Had!?

Welcome to The Vegas Tiki Show! Today, we are diving into a deep cut from the Trader Vic’s Bartender’s Guide (1972) that many enthusiasts have completely overlooked: The Tabu. While tiki culture is usually synonymous with aged rums and complex spice, this forgotten classic takes a controversial turn by featuring vodka. Is it a refreshing masterpiece perfect for the Las Vegas heat, or a "taboo" mistake from the disco era of tropical drinks? We’re breaking down the full Tabu cocktail recipe, exploring its history, and seeing if it deserves a spot on your home tiki bar menu. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The history of the Trader Vic Tabu. • How to balance vodka and light rum for a perfect tropical drink. • Why this is the ultimate "crushable" cocktail for a Vegas summer. 0:00 - Trader Vic and Seattle 1:20 - Vic & Conrad Hilton 3:05 - Making the Drink 3:45 - The Taste Test & Final Verdict Recipe can be found on the bottom of the description. Get your Denizen Vatted Dark Rum Here: https://denizenrum.com/ Support the channel by checking out all of my social media: www.VegasTikiShow.com    / @vegastikishow     / vegastikishow     / vegastikishow   For collaboration requests please send email inquiries to: [email protected] Official Vegas Tiki Show Merchandise Find everything from hoodies to Mai Tai Glasses in my official store: https://vegastikishow-shop.fourthwall... Surfside Sips Glass Straws: Save 20% on your order using code: VegasTiki20 https://www.surfsidesips.com/?ref=lec... My Favorite Amazon Finds: https://www.amazon.com/shop/vegastiki... Video Equipment Camera: https://a.co/d/0bi25hl0 Teleprompter: https://a.co/d/eCDHeMC Microphone: https://a.co/d/3KoIX5c Lights: https://a.co/d/bAQ46CD 🎥 Barware by: @barebarrel🛒 Shop now: https://www.barebarrel.com 💥 Exclusive Deals, Merch & More:👉 https://linktr.ee/vegastikishow 🎉 Follow me on @teamcraftedpour:👉 https://craftedpour.com/creator/chris... 🍹 Tabu— Recipe 1 oz light rum 1 oz vodka 1.5 oz pineapple juice 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/4 oz simple syrup Blend with and strain over ice, garnish with mint and lemon wheel Cheers and enjoy!