Mai Tai Recipe

The Mai Tai is an alcoholic cocktail containing white and dark rum, curacao, and lime juice.

Like the Pina Colada and Hurricane, this is a popular tropical drink, however, it can be enjoyed anywhere where these ingredients are available.

Meaning "good" in Tahitian, the Mai Tai was invented at the Trader Vic's in Oakland, California in 1944.

The cocktail is usually served in a highball glass, however, I have seen it served in hurricane glasses, coconut shells, rocks glasses, etc.

Moreover, the drink has played a huge, if not, central role in the Tiki Culture. For those of you not familiar with the tiki culture, the term refers to a Polynesian, almost tropical theme used in restaurants and clubs in the US.

Tiki styled restaurants can be found mostly in the West Coast, and all over Hawaii. The interior decor consists of tiki torches, coconut shells, hula girls and dresses. Basically anything that reminds you of the polynesian beach.

The Mai Tai's quintessential role in the tiki culture makes this a signature drink that's hard to miss at these venues touting a tropical theme.

As with most drinks, there are different variations to this cocktail's recipe. But the main theme that remains consistent is the use of light and dark rum mixed with a dash of lime juice.

Don't forget the simple syrup which adds a hint of sweetness to the drink. Don't add too much as that will end up masking the flavor of the rum.

Ingredients

• 3/4 oz. of Organic Light Rum
• 3/4 oz. of Organic Dark Rum
• 1/2 oz. of Orange Curacao
• Lime Juice
• Syrup

Instructions

• Fill a metal shaker with ice
• Add the light rum, orange curacao, lime juice, and syrup
• Shake
• Pour into a highball glass
• Pour the dark rum over the top
• Garnish with a pineapple and cherry spear
• Serve