Bush Garden, 614 Maynard Ave. South, International DistrictBartender: KianaHer Favorite Drink: Kiana’s Special, named after its creator.How Much? I really don’t know. I got the drink, a (generous) glass of Kettle One, and two-for one appetizers (bacon-wrapped shrimp, mussels, for $5.75) and my total was $19.What’s In It? Rum. Lotsa rum. Malibu, The Captain, plus Midori (which is what makes this drink green), and Blue Curacao That’s a Lot of Rum: “It’s potent, but tastes good. It can sneak up on you.”Kiana’s Special’s Fan Base Includes: “The girls like it. They like something that tastes good. And I’m from Hawaii, so I like to create things that are tropical. I don’t like the taste of liquor.”Why Did You Move to Seattle? “My ex-husband was stationed here. I was just going to save money to get my stuff back. But, you get a boyfriend, kids start school … That day never came.”How Long Have You Been at Bush Garden? “24 years.”Why? “I loved my boss. We rub this plaque here for good luck. In fact, I think he still roams these walls here.”
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