Mai Tai, a tropical cocktail popular in Hawaii, was created in the 1940s. It's sweet and tart combination of pineapple juices, orange juices, and white rum or dark. A lime wedge is a traditional garnish to the drink. Many Mai Tais also feature cocktail cherries and pineapple.
The original Mai Tai was created in California in the 1940s, when Victor Bergeron, a former bartender and owner of Trader Vic's in Statler-Hilton, Hawaii, was hired to create a cocktail menu for the Matson Steamship Lines. Bergeron was looking for a cocktail that was both rum-based and fruity. He was inspired to do so by the Jamaican whiskey he recently bought. He also wanted to make the cocktail more attractive to tourists, so he added fruit juices and French orgeat. He garnished the drink with a lime wedge and fresh mint. The drink was so successful that Vic decided to sell bottled Mai Tai mixes, and later began marketing his own Trader Vic's Mai Tai mix.
Two parts white rum to one part dark rum are the original recipe. This combination creates a complex, fruity taste. A double old-fashioned glass is best for this drink with crushed ice. A minimum of one brand of rum is recommended, but it's better to have a darker brand. Orgeat syrup is available online and in liquor stores. Orgeat syrup consists of orange flower water, sugar, and almonds. This syrup is a popular ingredient in many tropical cocktails. You can substitute orgeat syrup with simple syrup or almond syrup if you don't have it.
Orgeat can be made from orange blossom water or blanched almonds. The drink has a distinct flavor due to its slightly nutty taste. Orgeat is also available online and in larger liquor stores. You can also substitute it for simple syrup or amaretto.
Another important ingredient in the Mai Tai cocktail is the orange liqueur. In modern versions, a stronger rum is preferred. The original Mai Tai cocktail was made using light-colored rum. Appleton Estate 8 Restorative Rum has caramel and vanilla flavors, making it the ideal dark rum for this drink.
Many Mai Tai recipes contain pineapple juice. One part orange juice and one portion pineapple juice are the basic ingredients for the classic Mai Tai recipe. You can add some lime wedges or maraschino nuts to your Mai Tai. Mai Tais today tend to be fruity, but not sweet. These Mai Tais are perfectly balanced and ideal for summer parties.
The Mai Tai cocktail is easy to make. This cocktail is great for a tropical barbecue. It's easy to scale up or down, so it's a perfect choice for cocktail parties. It's also a great drink to serve to guests during a wedding or special event. Because it is a fruity, rum-based cocktail, it is a popular cocktail to offer to tourists.
You should make the drink at home using high quality rums, orgeat syrup and fresh lime juice. A high-quality rum will ensure your Mai Tai has a rich and nuanced taste. For a fruitier version, add orange curacao, amaretto and/or pineapple juice.
FAQ
What's the best pairing for a martini glass?
You can put many different things in a martini glasses. Here are some examples:
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
What is the point of so many different types?
Ice cubes are available in many sizes and shapes. They're used to cool down drinks and add flavor to them. Crushed ice can be used to make daiquiris; cubed ice can be used to make margaritas.
How long does wine chill for?
For a glass wine to cool completely, it takes around 30 minutes to an hour. To speed things up, place the bottle in the fridge for 15 to 20 mins before serving.
Statistics
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- The tequila should be 100 percent agave, not the cheaper “mixto” products, which blend a minimum of 51 percent agave with other sugars. (cooking.nytimes.com)
- with a light percentage of 4.2% or any with a light percentage of 4.2% or any Coors/Bud/Miller Lite, which also is 4.2% (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to order drinks at the bar without embarrassing yourself
There are many methods to order drinks at your local bar. But these methods require that the drink be ordered in advance. You can ask your server to recommend what kind of drink you would like. You won't have to embarrass your server by asking for recommendations.
This method involves speaking with your server and telling them what type of drink you want. You could say, "I would like a glass beer." Next, tell the server what kind of beer it is. For example, if Budweiser is what you are looking for, you could say "a Budweiser." Next you will tell your server the size of beer you want (e.g. large, medium or large). Once you are done, the server will give you the correct price and you won't feel awkward ever again.