Mai Tai

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The Mai Tai is a Cocktail which is comprised of Rum, Orgeat, Orange Curacao, Fresh Lime Juice, and Rock Candy Syrup.

What does "Mai Tai" mean?

"Mai tai -- roa aee!" in Tahitian: "Out of this world, the best!"

Who created the Mai Tai?

The Mai Tai was created by Trader Vic.

"I was at the service bar in my Oakland restaurant. I took down a bottle of 17-year-old rum. It was J. Wray Nephew from Jamaica; surprisingly golden in color, medium bodied, but with the rich pungent flavor particular to the Jamaican blends. The flavor of this great rum wasn't meant to be overpowered with heavy additions of fruit juices and flavorings. I took a fresh lime, added some orange curacao from Holland, a dash of Rock Candy Syrup, and a dollop of French Orgeat, for its subtle almond flavor. A generous amount of shaved ice and vigorous shaking by hand produced the marriage I was after. Half the lime shell went in for color ... I stuck in a branch of fresh mint and gave two of them to Ham and Carrie Guild, friends from Tahiti, who were there that night. Carrie took one sip and said, "Mai Tai - Roa Ae". In Tahitian this means "Out of This World - The Best". Well, that was that. I named the drink "Mai Tai"."

Original Recipe

• 60ml 17-year-old J. Wray Nephew Jamaican rum
• 15ml French Garnier Orgeat
• 15ml Holland DeKuyper Orange Curacao
• 7.5ml Rock Candy Syrup
• juice from one fresh lime

Shake with Ice, and then strain into Rocks Glass, which is filled with Crushed Ice. Garnish with the half lime, and a Mint Sprig.

Common Recipes

Recipe#1

• 50ml Dark Rum
• 25ml Fresh Lime Juice
• 10ml Orgeat Syrup
• 10ml Orange Curacao
• 5ml Rock Candy Syrup

Shake with Ice, and then strain into Rocks Glass, which is filled with Crushed Ice. Garnish with a Lime Wedge, and a Mint Sprig.

See Also

• Cocktail_list
• Trader Vic

External links

• [Trader Vic Website]