MAI TAI
There are raging debates about the invention of and the proper recipe for this drink among tiki connoisseurs. The more accepted versions are granted to Victor J. Bergeron, the irascible, wooden-legged "Trader Vic," from his eponymous restaurant bar in Oakland, Calif., in the '40s. Contrary to what you might think, the mai tai is actually just a rum sour, employing orgeat alongside Curaçao or triple sec as the sweetener, and using two rums to add complexity. The rest is just lime juice, and that's it. No coconut, no passion fruit, pineapple, mango or orange juice. No umbrellas. It's a relatively simple drink, but as such, each element has to be of the utmost quality; great rums, fresh lime juice and prefab orgeat syrup equal disappointment. But when concocted with homemade orgeat, all the tumblers click. The rums, the lime, the orange aromatics and the heft of the almond all play in stupendous balance.
Provided by Toby Cecchini
Categories brunch, easy, cocktails
Yield Serves 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a shaker with crushed or cracked ice and shake vigorously. Pour, with shaken ice, into a double old-fashioned glass and garnish with the spent lime shell and a sprig of fresh mint. Some, who live large and dangerously, like to float an extra 1/2 ounce of dark rum atop it.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 232, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 7 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
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Akash Hossain
[email protected]This Mai Tai is just okay. I've had better.
Kevwe Big
[email protected]This Mai Tai is a bit too sweet for me, but I still enjoyed it.
Asilem Sareugluf
[email protected]I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this Mai Tai, but it was worth the effort. The drink is delicious!
Axam Axam
[email protected]This Mai Tai is a bit strong for my taste, but it's still very good.
Junior Makore
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this Mai Tai. The combination of lime, orange, and pineapple is perfect.
Sk Jisan
[email protected]This Mai Tai is so refreshing and delicious. It's the perfect drink for a hot summer day.
Gugu Hadebe
[email protected]I made this Mai Tai for my friends, and they all raved about it. It's definitely a keeper!
Jade Phillips
[email protected]This Mai Tai is the perfect way to relax and unwind after a long day.
Tz Trending
[email protected]I love the presentation of this Mai Tai. It's so festive and tropical.
Maria Ralios
[email protected]This is the best Mai Tai recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make, and the results are amazing.
Nasir graham
[email protected]I've made this Mai Tai recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's a great cocktail for any occasion.
Shannon Owens
[email protected]This Mai Tai is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the addition of fresh lime juice.
Leean Wynter
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of Mai Tais, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so delicious and easy to make.
Fawad Bilal
[email protected]This is the most authentic Mai Tai recipe I've found. It's exactly like the ones I had in Hawaii.
Anita Sarker
[email protected]I made this Mai Tai for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Christopher Summerfield
[email protected]Mai Tais are my go-to summer cocktail, and this recipe is the best I've tried. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the drink is so refreshing.