The 5 best tiki drinks to make at home

Tiki mugs are a cool thing to collect and tiki drinks are out-of-this-world-delicious. So why aren't you making more tiki drinks at home?

Because they have a reputation for being incredibly complicated, that's why. But New York City bartender and tiki enthusiast Brian Miller — who's studied the repertoire of tiki godfather Donn Beach closely — is here to help.

Below, he recommends five rum-based tiki recipes that strike a balance between being authentic and doable without having to revamp your entire liquor collection. Master them and you'll earn major home bartender cred.

Photo Credit: Brian Miller via Business Insider

Photo Credit: Brian Miller via Business Insider

Photo Credit: Brian Miller via Business Insider

Photo Credit: Brian Miller via Business Insider

Photo Credit: Brian Miller via Business Insider

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Here are a couple more cocktails you can try at home:

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