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Mai Tai
Two rums form the base, with orgeat and lime bringing a rounded sweet-tart balance.
Home-bar collection version
For one serving
Ingredients
- Jamaican Rum30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Aged Rum
The IBA specifies molasses-based rum from Martinique
30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz - Orange Curaçao15 ml / 0.51 US fl oz
- Orgeat15 ml / 0.51 US fl oz
- Lime Juice30 ml / 1.01 US fl oz
- Simple Syrup7.5 ml / 0.25 US fl oz
US fl oz amounts are rounded; use ml for exact measures.
To garnishPineapple wedge, Mint sprig, Lime twist
Make it
- Pour all ingredients into a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 seconds.
- Pour into an old-fashioned glass, ice and all; no straining needed.
- Add a pineapple spear and a small sprig of mint.
Behind the drink
Created by Trader Vic in Oakland, California, in 1944. The name comes from Tahitian and means “excellent.”
Recipe reference
Adapted from the IBA recipe; see the ingredient notes for home-bar adjustments.
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