10/16/2026
THE FINAL ALOHA FOR TRADER VIN. 🌺
Every great voyage eventually leads to a new shore. And today, we raise our glasses to one of Adrift’s finest navigators.
Trader Vince Vincent R M Polizzi has never been just a bartender. He's a storyteller, a student of tiki history, a keeper of traditions, and above all, a passionate ambassador of the tiki gospel.
For Vince, tiki has never been just about what's in the glass. It's about honoring the pioneers who came before us. Respecting the roots, the recipes, the rituals, and the genuine craft that built this incredible culture.
It's the music you hear. The aromas in the air. The clothes we wear. The atmosphere that surrounds you. The stories behind every cocktail. Vince understands something fundamental to the Adrift experience: to truly drift away, you must engage all the senses.
And he's spent his time behind our bar doing exactly that. Educating, entertaining, creating, and inviting countless guests to fall in love with the wonderful world of tiki.
Today, Trader Vin sets sail for Chicago, and while our little island won't quite be the same without him, we couldn't be more excited for his next adventure.
Vince, thank you for your passion, your dedication to the craft, and for helping keep the spirit of tiki alive. You've left your mark on Adrift, and you'll always have a place in our Ohana.
🌺 Join us TONIGHT to raise one final glass and send Trader Vin off with a proper aloha!
And before he sails away, help us fill the comments with your favorite Vince memories! A cocktail he made, a story he told, something he taught you, or a moment you'll never forget. We want to hear them all.
Fair winds and following seas, Trader Vin.
Once Ohana, Always Ohana. ❤️
