Need a good Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one? Does that person happen to like tiki culture? Perhaps they just need a flashy new vessel?
Well, one of the best American bars has you covered. Tiki institution Three Dots and a Dash in Chicago is selling some of its most iconic mugs. It’s perhaps to be expected from a bar with one of the most delectable Mai Tai recipes around.
Whether you’re after a barrel, clamshell, or sea urchin cup, the bar has eye-catching options. You can even splurge on a gilded angler fish mug, ideal for a Navy Grog or Zombie. It’s a great way to elevate your home bar or just have something fun in the pantry to impress guests with.
Collectors spend hours pursuing this kind of thing. Lucky folks occasionally find good tiki mugs washed up at thrift stores, but they’re generally pretty hard to find. Sipping out of a coconut or pineapple is fun, but you can’t use it over and over again.
These tiki mugs have us thinking about longer, warmer days. In fact, we’re beginning to crave the time change early next month. If you need an early dash of sunshine, this is a great way to go.
Tiki culture has long relied on decor and flair. Walk into any tiki bar and you’ll see, whether it’s the blowfish lanterns or wild garnishes. Perhaps you’ll even hear a thunderstorm soundtrack playing in the background or notice some nautical net behind the bar.
Cheers to mugs that embrace all of those things and more.
