What is in a Mai Tai?
1 1/2 oz White rum
1/2 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz Orange curaçao1/2 oz Orgeat syrup3/4 oz Dark rum
Mai Tai/Ingredients
What is Mai Tai mix made of?
The Mai Tai is one of the most famous Tiki drinks in the world. Composed of rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice and orgeat (a nuanced almond syrup), it’s held sway over cocktail enthusiasts and Tiki aficionados for decades.
What does Mai Mai taste like?
It has the flavor notes of tart, citrusy, sweet and oh-so-refreshing.
What is Mai Tai supposed to taste like?
A classic Mai Tai is a tart and strong cocktail, with a prominent rum flavor and a bit of orange and lime flavor on the backend. It’s not a particularly sweet cocktail, although you can change up the flavors a bit to your liking.
Why is it called a Mai Tai?
The story goes that one evening, in 1944, he tested a new drink on two friends from Tahiti, Ham and Carrie Guild. After the first sip, Carrie is said to have exclaimed, “mai tai-roa aé”, which in Tahitian means ‘out of this world – the best!’ . Thus, Bergeron created and named the Mai Tai cocktail.
Where are Mai Tai originally from?
History. Victor J. Bergeron claimed to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944 at his restaurant, Trader Vic’s, in Oakland, California, US.
Is a Mai Tai girly?
With its bright yellow color, it’s easy to see why a Mai Tai is considered a girly drink. While a Mai Tai might look like a simple and vibrant cocktail, it also packs an alcoholic punch. The traditional version of the cocktail relies on run, curacao liqueur, lime juice, and orgeat syrup (which is almond-flavored).
How much alcohol does Mai Tai have?
26.2%
Mai-Tai — (26.2%, 6oz in volume, 1.57oz alcohol)
Where can I find orgeat?
It’s worth looking for orgeat syrup in your neighborhood liquor store, and calling around to see if you can find it farther afield. I’ve also found it on amazon.com! (That’s a link to an imported brand, Teisseire, which is very, very good.) You might also find orgeat syrup in your supermarket, believe it or not.
What alcohol is in Mai Tai?
RumMai Tai / Main alcohol