DIABLO PO'O (BY TIKI DIABLO)

Diablo Po’o*

“Reinterpretation of the Trader Vic’s Skull Mug”

By Daniel “Tiki Diablo” Gallardo

The Diablo Po’o Mug reinterprets the classic Trader Vic’s Skull Mug through the unmistakable eye of the late Daniel “Tiki Diablo” Gallardo, one of the artists who helped shape the modern tiki revival. His design stays rooted in tradition while pushing it forward, with scrimshaw-style carving along the side inspired by vintage Trader Vic’s artwork. The name itself nods to the design: in Hawaiian, Po’o means “head.” And because a mug like this deserves a drink with some character, fill it with a Diablo Grog. Pineapple, citrus, dark rum, pimento dram, and cinnamon bring spice, depth, and just enough heat to match the mug.

Diablo Grog
¾ oz lime juice
1 oz pineapple juice
½ oz pimento dram
½ oz cinnamon syrup
¾ oz pineapple amaro
1 oz  Pineapple Rum
1 oz Trader Vic’s Dark Rum

Shake with crushed ice and pour into your Skull Mug. Garnish with a dusting of ground cinnamon, cinnamon stick, and  pineapple wedge.