Mai Tai Original Recipe recipe

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8.9

12 votes

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Invented in 1944 by Trader Vic Bergeron. He made rock candy and used the syrup from his rock candy in the first Mai Tai. When he served it everyone shouted "Mai Tai, Roa Ae!" Which means "out of this world, the best."

1 oz light rum
1 oz gold rum
1/2 oz Orange Curacao liqueur
1/2 oz orgeat syrup (almond syrup)
1/2 oz lime juice
1 oz dark rum

Shake all ingredients except dark rum together. Strain over ice into old fashioned glass. Top with dark rum and maraschino cherry.

More comments

Use less syrup

posted by Greg @ 09:29PM, 9/29/07

This drink is greatly improved by using less syrup than called for here. Try 1/4 ounce.

Only Original For Me

posted by Drunkguitarist @ 09:19PM, 10/06/07

This is my most top fav drink cause its light in flavor of alcohol but still has the taste of alcohol. i love how it taste tropical (does to me at least :P) nothing really beats this drink for me.

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Nutritional Information

(per 4.5 oz serving)

Calories (kcal)
Energy (kj)
Fats
Carbohydrates
Protein

284
1191
0 g
14.4 g
0.1 g

Fiber
Sugars
Cholesterol
Sodium
Alcohol

-
-
0 mg
25 mg
38.3 g

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