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At Trader Vic’s, we love to celebrate the holidays with a tropical twist—and there’s no better phrase to capture that island spirit than Mele Kalikimaka! You’ve probably heard it sung...

December 13th marks National Tom & Jerry Day—a perfect excuse to dust off your favorite mugs and indulge in one of the most beloved winter warmers in cocktail history. ❄️...

Today, we raise a Mai Tai to the man who started it all—Victor Bergeron, known to most as Trader Vic. Born in San Francisco on December 10, 1902, Vic was...

Tired of the same old ham and fruitcake? It’s time to swap sleigh bells for swizzle sticks and host the holidays with a splash of tropical flair. At Trader Vic’s,...

“I saw a werewolf drinking a Piña Colada at Trader Vic’s… and his hair was perfect.”   In January 1978, British-American singer-songwriter Warren Zevon released Werewolves of London, a hauntingly...

October at Trader Vic’s means one thing: Hulaween is back, and we’re stirring up some tropical terror. Whether you’re a vampire, a werewolf, or just here for the rum, we’ve...

There’s a chill in the air... and you know what that means—it’s Hot Buttered Rum Season at Trader Vic’s! This warm, spiced cocktail is the ultimate way to welcome fall....

September 20th marks National Punch Bowl Day, and there's no better excuse to gather your crew and raise a bowl of something bold, tropical, and shareable. From ancient origins to...

Every September 19th, it’s time to drop anchor, raise your glass, and let your inner pirate shine—it’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day! What started as a joke between two...

Did you know that the United Arab Emirates was one of the first international homes for Trader Vic’s in the Middle East? While Trader Vic’s Madinat in Dubai—nestled within the...

August 19th is National Rum Day, and at Trader Vic’s, we’re more than ready to raise a glass—or a whole keg—to our favorite spirit. Whether it’s light, dark, spiced, or blended into tropical perfection, rum is the heart and soul of the tiki tradition.

When people think of a Mai Tai, they often imagine tropical sunsets and Hawaiian beaches—but did you know this world-famous cocktail was actually born in Oakland, California? As we gear...