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Interesting - very familiar tiki notes (rum, pineapple, lemon), but with the coffee setting this apart by adding a distinct earthy note. A bit strange at first sip, but once you realize what the taste is it makes sense. I used Mr. Black, so more of a bitter coffee note, but the basic drink is a fruity/rummy tiki cocktail.

A bit much with 3/4oz Kaluah. will try 1/2 next time. Also did 3/4 Coruba, 3/4 Smith & Cross, and 1 Probitas. Will do more funk and proof next time.

I drop the lemon juice by 1/4 oz, and instead of rich simple I use both homemade orgeat— most recently a coconut sugar-cashew orgeat and coconut simple syrup. The coffee + pineapple + coconut is a really good combo

I used Appleton Estate Reserve Blend with a hint of Old Monk to make it a tiny bit closer to Myers's alongside Havana Club 3. Nice, with a somewhat surprising synergy of the coffee and pineapple, made moreishly tart by the lemon.

Had the pleasure of dining at Bali Hai when we were in San Diego last fall with our son. They make a good Mai Tai, and I like this signature drink too. Used Appleton Reserve 8-year-old, Cana Brava Carta Blanca, and Kahlua with a mix of lemon and lime juice. Classic tiki concoction, the coffee makes it a bit different; good excuse to get out the tiki mugs. You can see Mr. Bali Hai (the sculpture) at
https://www.balihairestaurant.com/history/

I used all of my rums to make this. Very tasty, and this comes from someone who does not enjoy coffee yet.

Quite a pleasant libation! I"m a fan of all things tiki, but this one is less spirit-forward, while still being a strong drink. It's going just under the Mai Tai in my list of favorites.

Living in San Diego, Bali Hai is one of our favourite restaurants. This is a perfect rendition of their signature drink. Like all tiki drinks, this is deceiving in it strength, but not overly sweet. The hint of coffee is a plus (and I am not a coffee drinker). Would highly recommend on a warm afternoon when you do not have anything to do but relax.