Tiki drinks have always been about escapism and layers of flavor, not just the booze. The Island Mirage proves that point beautifully, stacking pineapple, coconut cream, orgeat, and passion fruit into something that tastes as complex as any classic mai tai or painkiller.
The combination here works because each ingredient has a job. Fresh pineapple juice brings tropical sweetness, coconut cream adds body and richness, and orgeat (that almond-orange syrup you find in tiki bars) provides nutty depth. Passion fruit cuts through all that richness with tart brightness, while ginger beer adds the kind of spicy kick that makes you want another sip. It's balanced, interesting, and genuinely delicious.
Mix this up for a summer afternoon when you want something festive but clear-headed, or anytime you're craving those vacation vibes. The toasted coconut rim is optional but highly recommended. Grab your most ridiculous tiki mug and give it a shake.

Zero Proof
Friday, January 30, 2026
Island Mirage
Tropical Complexity Without the Rum
tiki·Non-Alcoholic
Island Mirage
Light·tiki mug or hurricane glass
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Ingredients
- 2 ozpineapple juice (fresh-pressed)
- 1 ozcoconut cream
- 0.5 ozorgeat
- 0.75 ozlime juice (fresh)
- 0.5 ozpassion fruit puree
- 2 ozchilled ginger beer
Method
- 1.Add pineapple juice, coconut cream, orgeat, lime juice, and passion fruit puree to a shaker
- 2.Add crushed ice and shake vigorously for 10-12 seconds (flash shake)
- 3.Pour entire contents (unstrained) into a tiki mug
- 4.Top with crushed ice to create a dome
- 5.Float ginger beer over the top
Garnishpineapple fronds, edible orchid, and lime wheel
Note: This mocktail captures classic tiki complexity with layers of tropical fruit, creamy coconut, and nutty-floral orgeat. The passion fruit adds brightness and acidity, while the ginger beer provides spice and effervescence. For extra tiki flair, rim half the glass with toasted coconut flakes before building the drink.
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