Mai-Tai
Mai Tai
The Mai Tai was created in 1944 by tiki pioneer 'Trader Vic' (Vic Bergeron) at his Trader Vic's restaurant. It is made with amber Jamaican rum, Martinique cane rum, orange curaçao, almond syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. The name comes from the Tahitian phrase 'Maita'i roa ae,' meaning 'very good,' which is said to be the reaction of the first person who tasted it.
- Flavor
- The Mai Tai cocktail presents a complex layer of rum, the unique nutty flavor of almond syrup, the fresh acidity of lime, and the sweetness of orange curaçao, creating a balanced and rich tropical flavor experience.
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Glassware
- double rocks glass or highball glass Rock glass
01
RECIPE
Ingredients
6 ingredients
01Amber Jamaican Rum30ml
02Martinique Cane Rum30ml
03Orange Liqueur15ml
04Almond Syrup15ml
05Fresh Lime Juice30ml
06Simple Syrup7.5ml
02 · METHOD
Method
- 01
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
- 02
Shake and strain into a double rocks glass or highball glass.
- 03
*The Martinique cane rum used by Trader Vic is not an agricole rum, but a 'rum-flavored' spirit made from molasses.
03 · NOTES
Know your pour
- What does it taste like?
- The Mai Tai cocktail presents a complex layer of rum, the unique nutty flavor of almond syrup, the fresh acidity of lime, and the sweetness of orange curaçao, creating a balanced and rich tropical flavor experience.
- Which glass should I use?
- double rocks glass or highball glass Rock glass
- Is it beginner-friendly?
- Moderate