In this episode of The Muddler Podcast, our host TJ Bonaventura sits with Justin Lew, the owner of Last Rites, a new Tiki bar in San Francisco. Last Rites is eye-popping from the moment you walk through the door. The amazing decoration makes you feel as if you entered a plane that crashed into an exotic jungle. But decoration isn’t everything, TJ also sat with Tommy and Colin who run the bar program, to learn how cocktails are concocted and crafted. Tune in and join us in this unique bar adventure!

Jump straight into:

(02:07) - Tiki drinks? Last Rites, a new bar in San Francisco perfecting a new Tiki experience through amazing ambiance design. 

(07:28) - Facing the pandemic + plans for the future: How Last Rites stayed afloat during COVID-19. 

(13:44) - Colin & Tommy: How drinks were conceptualized and concocted for this eclectic menu. 

(20:26) - How to reproduce an exquisite cocktail? + Trying the Slim Pickins.

(28:12) - The craziest story they’ve experienced at the bar.

(32:55) - Last Rites’ Rum Club: 10% off, plus access to a very unique community and delicious rums.  

Episode resources

Golden Rule Spirits

Last Rites Bar

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The Muddler is a StudioPod Media original podcast produced by TJ Bonaventura. Our writer is Joey Mezzatesta. Editing and music provided by Nodalab.