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Donn Beach's Buttery Pearl Diver: Mystery Solved!

Reminds us of… Tiki Oasis 2023 Theme, The Enchanted Sea

Presented by Shelley Bowers

For decades, the recipe of Donn Beach’s Gardenia Mix, the buttery syrup in the Pearl Diver cocktail, had been a mystery. But then, a little science and the discovery of Donn’s long-lost receipts from his “honey cream” supplier, the secret code was cracked by Shelley Bowers! Learn the fascinating story behind this discovery and view never before seen Pearl Diver recipes. 21+ includes two sample cocktails.

A veteran tiki bartender from Hale Pele and The Alibi, Shelley Bowers is currently Beverage Director at House of Bamboo in Camarillo, CA. She is the 2025 California Winner of the El Dorado Rum Heritage Competition, and has been a featured bartender at both Tiki Oasis and Arizona Tiki Oasis. More Info: @heavymetalshelley

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