Update: Contest now closed (comments closed), and we spinned the random for a winner: Congrats to reader Jordan, whose number came up and who promptly claimed her prize. Thanks, everyone, for playing.
Got the wintertime blues? How about this taste o’ tiki-tropical to take them away? Yes, time for our second giveaway of the new year: Enter for a chance to win this special, limited-edition tiki mug — based on an actual tiki within the Molokai Bar at the Mai Kai — created by Danny Gallardo aka Tiki Diablo — the same super-talented artist who designed the Home Depot tikis and tiki bars that we frenzied over this past summer. Danny has just finished this batch of mugs. We reached out to see if he wanted to contribute one for a giveaway. And he said yes!
Description from Tiki Diablo’s website:
The Mai Kai Mug comes in three colors — Lagoon Green, Black Velvet and Tobacco Brown
It is based on a seldom seen Tiki from the Molokai Bar, located in the beautiful and Historic Mai Kai Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The tiki comes with a nautical deadeye pendant that you may borrow from him. The mug is 10 inches tall and holds about 24oz (approximately 700 ml).
133 of each color will be made. The mug retails for $75 and begins shipping February 1, 2016.
How to enter to win a Mai-Kai tiki mug by Tiki Diablo:
- To win, you must be a subscriber to our newsletter (Yes, this is “what’s in it for the blog” — you can opt out at any time after the contest ends, or continue on for the stories and because our goal is to schedule a giveaway every two weeks.)
- To enter, use the Comment field on this post below and tell us: what’s your favorite tiki drink. Or whatever, we’re easy.
- One entry per person. U.S. lower 48 states only.
- Entries close on Friday, Feb. 5, around 5 p.m. Eastern — that is, we will close the Comments field at that time.
- Prize: There will be one winner. The winner will receive one mug in the color of their choice directly from Tiki Diablo.
- Pam will choose the winners via the Random Number Generator at random.org. We will email each person. [Tip: Be sure you enter your email address correctly in the email field of the Comment form.] The winner will have five business days to respond. If we do not hear from them, we will choose the next person who commented. Lather, rinse, repeat. We will post the winner’s first name as soon as all is confirmed.
- Terms of use apply.
Many thanks to Danny! Gorgeous job!
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- Tiki Diablo news and updates on Facebook.
- Tiki Diablo products on Big Cartel.
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Erin S says
Hmmm… which cocktail to start with first? Mai Tai, Painkiller, Zombie, Lava Flow, Navy Grog… so many choices to fill these awesome tiki mugs with! No wrong answers! I’ll take the lime green one please and thank you.
David Schweizer says
I like Hale Pele’s Zombie.
Lynn Halbakken says
I honestly have to say that I have never had a Mai-Tai drink but would be willing to try one in such a cool Tiki mug!!
Karin says
The green guy is my favorite. I really like Danny’s creations. I’m not much of a drinker, but I love tiki stuff. He would have a proud place on my kitchen counter as a utensil holder. He would make me smile through a cold Canadian winter.
Nina Hawes says
Was at the Mai Kai last week – great seats for the wonderful show and had a Mai Tai in my Tiki mug. Love that place!
Beth says
I like a good Rum Runner…but they are very dangerous!
Geoffrey says
I’m a classic Mai-Tai kind of guy.
Nancy Wasen says
Anything in a Tiki mug tastes better but a tropical drink would be THE best. I love the lagoon green one also
Julie says
I like the lagoon green one!
Chris B says
Like others, I love a good Mai Tai. But, if we’re talking favorite Tiki drink, I have to go with the Mai Kai Mystery Drink. A gong resonates slowly, as a beautiful Mai Kai Mystery girl slowly and seductively delivers you the intoxicating beverage, placing a lei around your neck and a kiss on your cheek before vanishing away. Enchanting.