🧟♂️ What is Rum Tiki Social?
Step into a haunted island paradise where classic monsters meet tropical tiki madness. With immersive themed bars, costumed cocktail rituals, and exclusive tastings, Rum Tiki Social is part rum festival, part immersive theater, and 100% monster mayhem.
Wander between rooms inspired by Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, and more—each transformed into lush, spooky drinking experiences. Grab your Monster Passport, sip your way through custom rum creations, and join us for the ultimate tropical horror show.
🎟 TICKETS
🥥 General Admission – $25
Includes:
- Entry to all immersive spaces
- Welcome cocktail
- 10 tasting tickets
- Monster Passport & Zine
- Access to Monster Parade, Rituals, and Photo Ops
💀 VIP – $50
Includes everything in GA, plus:
- Access to the Phantom Lounge (Exhibition Room)
- VIP-only Final Toast
- Entry to Monsters of Mixology showdown
- Rare bottle tastings
- Lounge seating
🌋 All-Inclusive – $80
Includes everything in VIP, plus:
- Exclusive Monster x Tiki Event T-Shirt
- 3 Putacos (Monster-themed tacos)
- Reserved VIP Passport Stamp
- Automatic entry to prize raffle
What to Expect
Step into a haunted tropical island paradise where tiki cocktails meet classic monsters. Dracula, Wolfman, Frankenstein, and more take over Roxanne’s, transforming each bar into a fully immersive drinking experience with themed décor, signature cocktails, and theatrical rituals.
Your ticket includes 10 rum tastings + a welcome cocktail, giving you the chance to explore the full spectrum of rum in a passport-style adventure. Guests will also enjoy a Mai Tai tasting session and a lineup of premium rums showcasing both heritage distilleries and bold new expressions.
Highlights
- Immersive Monster Bars – Themed rooms inspired by classic monsters with signature cocktails, rituals, and photo ops
- 10 Tastings + Welcome Cocktail – Your ticket comes loaded with drinks to explore global rum traditions
- Mai Tai Tasting Session – Celebrate one of tiki’s most iconic cocktails with a dedicated tasting
- Live Music – Surf-tiki sounds all day from Little Kahuna and The Hilo Hi-Flyers
- Monster Parades & Rituals – Interactive performances and theatrical moments throughout the event
- Vendors Market – A curated marketplace of spooky, tiki, and one-of-a-kind creations
Featured Vendors
Shop, sip, and explore from this hand-picked lineup:
- thecheekyasian – Halloween-inspired art & prints
- itsjharlow – Plus-size fashion & handmade designs
- ink_bythe_sea – Live flash tattoos during the event
- juliannekassidy – Tarot card readings for a mystical touch
- ghettopalmsounds – Latin vinyls & mugs
- brambilasoapco – Horror + rock ‘n’ roll themed soaps & coasters
- sexandmonsters – Cult comics & curiosities
- outlineisland – Hand-crafted tiki mugs for collectors
- foreandaftoardesigns – Nautical & tiki-inspired accessories
Rum Features
This isn’t just a party—it’s a rum lover’s dream. Featured pours include:
- Worthy Park – Jamaica’s heritage distillery bringing rich, complex flavors
- The Kraken Rum – Bold Caribbean dark spiced and gold expressions
- MORE TBA
And for the adventurous, step into Wolfman’s Rum Den to unlock the Secret Rum Trunk—a collection of rare and premium rums pulled from deep within his jungle lair:
- Bounty, St. Lucia Rum (Premium, Gold)
- Papagayo Organic Spice Rum
- Tortugas Spice Rum
- Isla Ñ Rum
- Tiburón Rum
- Grand Kas
- Ron Barceló
- Old Grog
- Rhum Barbancourt
- St James Hors d’Age
- Wester Hall, Plantation Rum (small bottles, blue wax tops)
- Vintage Santa Theresa 1796 (limited)
- Royal Oak Extra Old, Vintage Rum (limited)
These bottles are unlocked only for tasting sessions inside Wolfman’s Den, making this one of the most exciting curated rum showcases in Southern California.
The Bottom Line
Rum Tiki Social: Monsters & Mai Tais is more than a tasting—it’s a festival of flavor, music, culture, and monsters. Whether you’re a rum enthusiast, tiki lover, horror fan, or just looking for an unforgettable Sunday, this event delivers an immersive journey through rum and revelry.
🎟 Tickets start at $25.
Secure yours now and be part of the ultimate tropical horror show.
Step beyond the ordinary into a world where rum’s rich heritage meets immersive storytelling. Hosted by the Center for Culinary Culture, this guided experience inside the Rum Tiki Social transforms a simple tasting into a journey through flavor and culture.
Inside the historic Exhibition Room, an unassuming door opens onto a lantern-lit world of tiki-inspired design. As you step into the space, you’ll encounter a sequence of thoughtfully curated rum tastings. Each sip reveals a layer of tradition, craftsmanship and narrative that defines the spirit’s global legacy.
Along the way you’ll be invited to:
• Discover the origin stories of rum—from plantation economies to modern distilleries and the vibrant cultures they represent.
• Taste a progression of rum styles, from bright light rums to dark overproof and aromatic spiced varieties—paired with creative tiki-infused cocktails that celebrate their distinct characteristics.
• Engage with hosts from the Center as they share rituals, regional pairings, and historical anecdotes—all woven into the immersive ambiance of tiki décor and theatrical presentation.
Whether you are a seasoned cocktail enthusiast or newly curious, this rum adventure delivers insight, intrigue, and delight—anchored in the Center’s mission to tell stories through taste.
Join us at the Rum Tiki Social for a curated path through the world of rum, guided by expertise, inspired by tradition, and served with spirited flair.
Tickets and details can be found on the Rum Tiki Social site the Center for Culinary Culture invites you to experience—one taste at a time.
