🐚 Our Story: Where Tiki Meets Tea

Traveling Tiki Bar & Teahouse | Est. 2021

Founded by Certified Herbalist & Mixologist Alix Khoury Settle, Rhino + Lucy was born from a shared love of tea, tiki, and storytelling. What started as custom cocktails and tea blends for friends has become a full-blown adventure in crafting beverages that bring joy and spark connection.

At the heart of it all are our two plush muses: Rhino & Lucy

  • Rhino, Rhino and Lucy, Mixologist. Bartender. Antiquarian., Vintage Barware, Glassare, Tiki Mugs, Tea Pots, Teasets, Teaware, Bartending Services, Custom Cocktails, Mocktails, Non Alcoholic Drinks

    Rhino

    Mixologist. Bartender. Antiquarian.

    Rhino is a globe-trotting rhino with a love for vintage glassware, bold cocktails, and all things Tiki. As a seasoned bartender, he’s known for crafting custom drinks at pop-ups, parties, and private events. A natural host, he lives to entertain and create unforgettable experiences.

  • Lucy, Rhino and Lucy, Herbalist. Tea Blender. Teaophile., Custom & Curated Tea Blends, Tinctures, Tea Readings, Tea Ceremonies

    Lucy

    Herbalist. Tea Blender. Teaophile.

    Lucy is a seafaring dumbo octopus and tea alchemist with a passion for oolongs, gongfu, and botanical blends. With her growing teapot collection and love for ritual, she brings meaning and magic to every cup — including custom blends and pendulum tea readings.

  • Alix Settle, Rhino and Lucy, Founder, CEO, Herbalist, Mixologist, Bartender, Tea Lover

    Hi! I'm Alix

    Founder. CEO.
    Founder. Herbalist. Bartender. Tea Devotee.

    To me, tea is more than a beverage — it’s ritual, reflection, and a source of joy. My earliest memories are mother-daughter tea parties, and after my mother’s passing in 2008, tea became a healing practice.

    In 2020, I rediscovered her vintage herbalism book, inspiring my path as a certified herbalist and mixologist. What started as blending teas and cocktails for friends became Rhino + Lucy — a whimsical world where Tiki meets Tea, guided by my stuffed muses, Mixologist Rhino and Tea Master Lucy. I’m so glad you’re here.

  • Ed Settle, Rhino and Lucy, Quality Control Officer. Bartender. Rhino Lover. Supporting Husband. Tiki Fanatic.

    Hi! I'm Ed

    Quality Control Officer.
    Bartender. Rhino Enthusiast. Tiki Aficionado.
    My love for Tiki began with weekend adventures across Los Angeles, discovering hidden bars and elaborate cocktails alongside Alix. Inspired, we turned a corner of our home into a tiki bar prototype and began dreaming bigger. Our shared passion for rhinos and conservation made it easy to blend our two worlds — Tiki and Tea — into Rhino + Lucy. I now proudly serve as bartender, taste-tester, and tiki curator for our growing business.

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Herbal Philosophy 🌿

We believe herbs hold wisdom—and so do you. While we love crafting curated blends, we honor that herbs affect each person differently, depending on factors like diet, lifestyle, energetics, and intention. Your body knows what it needs, and our goal is to help you listen.

That’s why we offer Custom Tea Blends and Pendulum Tea Readings—a one-of-a-kind, in-person experience that uses intuitive energy work and seasonal herbs to craft a blend just for you.

Book us for a reading at your next event or private gathering.

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Botanical Bartending 🍹

We believe herbs and cocktails are natural companions. Many classic drinks — like the Negroni and Old Fashioned — began as herbal bitter digestifs, with ingredients originally crafted for medicinal use. (Fun fact: Fernet-Branca was even legal during Prohibition!)

At Rhino + Lucy, we honor that tradition by blending botanical wisdom with bold Tiki flair. From herbal-infused cocktails to creative non-alcoholic elixirs, our approach is rooted in flavor, fun, and function.

Book us for your next event and sip something unforgettable.

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Giving Back ❤️

Every purchase supports our mission and helps protect the real animals we adore — 10% of profits are donated to animal conservation through the International Rhino Foundation, World Wildlife Fund and San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.