The Adventures of George — The Bahama Mama, by Tony Abou-Ganim

The Adventures of George by Tony Abou-Ganim

had a couple of days planned in Las Vegas before his much-anticipated trip to the Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, Bahamas. So, with a little free time on his hands, George decided to do what he loves to do the most, and that is to visit some of his favorite bartenders and watering holes. Since a tropical location was in his near future, he thought nothing would be better than visiting his good friend Adam at Golden Tiki for a little pre-trip inspiration. George walked through the front door and once his eyes adjusted to the lighting, he felt as if he had been magically transported to the South Pacific. From the thatch roof, hula girls and Menehune, to Don Ho blaring from the speakers, this joint resonates authentic tiki at its best. After grabbing a seat at the end of the bustling bar, George was presented with a cocktail menu and a glass of water. He watched the bartenders feverishly preparing exotic libations while appearing to be having a wonderful time doing so. Just as George was about to order, he spotted Adam heading in his direction. George

The Bahama Mama “It’s Better in the Bahamas!”

“George, how are you, my friend? Welcome to town!” Adam greeted him with a warm smile and a handshake. “I’m just here for a couple of days and wanted to stop by to say hello and get prepared for my trip to the Atlantis, Tiki style,” George replied. “ The Atlantis … nice, lucky guy! So, what are you drinking?” Adam inquired. “I was thinking about a Suffering Bastard, unless you want to suggest something.” “Well, that is a great drink but if you’re headed to the Bahamas, you have to have a Bahama Mama!” Adam recommended. As Adam prepared his drink, George continued to peruse the menu, which contained a wide variety of tiki classics, from the well-known Trader Vic’s Mai Tai, to staples such as the Painkiller, Navy Grog and 3 Dots & A Dash.