After the islands became a U.S. state in 1959, Hawaii became a popular tourist destination, and the Mai Tai was often marketed as Hawaii’s flagship drink, despite its Californian origins.

Start with a mai tai — and not just because we're in Hawaii — as its modern take on the tropical classic comes topped with a whipped lilikoi (passion fruit) that awakens the taste buds.

This iteration is known as a Hawaiian mai tai, while delicious in its own right, it is certainly a departure from how ...

The bar scene in Honolulu is as diverse as the city itself, slinging polished cocktails and craft beers alongside neo-tiki concoctions. The neon-hued umbrella drinks of yore still exist, of course ...