[2] The mug has the same name as the drink, Mr. Bali Hai, and comes in the shape of a headhunter's head with a removable lid.
[3][4] Despite the use of a headhunter themed mug and shared coffee flavored ingredients, the Mr. Bali Hai otherwise bears little resemblance to Trader Vic's flaming Coffee Grog, which was served in a "headhunter cup".
According to the Bali Hai, "The original mug was manufactured by Otagiri Mug Company and was served with a fabulous concoction of fine spirits brewed by the Bali Hai’s own resident witch doctor!
"[9] Tom Ham was the original and long time owner of the Bali Hai.
Shelter Island's Bali Hai website says that Tom Ham renamed the bankrupt [Christian's Hut] restaurant the Bali Hai, which means, “Your own special island”.