About The Mai Tai
The Mai Tai is perhaps the most famous Tiki cocktail and was invented in 1944. Trader Vic’s is credited with inventing the drink although friendly rival Don the Beachcomber claimed to invent a very different iteration of the drink in 1933. The name was allegedly taken from maita'i, the Tahitian word for "good" or "excellence." The Mai Tai was immensely popular in the Tiki Culture phase of the 40s, 50s, and 60s.
Ingredients:
1½ oz. Silver Rum
½ oz. Dark Rum
¾ oz. Orange Curacao
¾ oz. Lime Juice
½ oz. Orgeat Syrup
Crushed Ice
Spearmint & Lime Wedge for Garnish
Cocktail Profile
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Served: On the Rocks
Strength: Mild
Difficulty: Simple
Flavor: Sweet
Method:
Shake all ingredients except dark rum with ice. Strain into glass. Float Dark Rum over the top of the cocktail. Garnish and serve with straw.
