Recently, more than a couple of folks have asked me about how to make a Mai Tai. Here's my recipe, kinda sorta based on the recipe of Mai Tai originator, Trader Vic. It could probably use a bit of tweeking but I'm rather inclined to keep it as is and no one's complained yet.
- 2 jiggers of Jamaican rum (Appleton Estate Reserve)
- 2 jiggers of Martinique rum (St James)
- ¾ jigger of orange Curacao (Yes it must be orange!)
- ¾ jigger of Trader Vic’s Rock Candy Syrup or Saint James’s Sucre de Canne
- ½ jigger of orgeat (to be honest, I’ve recently been using Italian orzata)
- Juice from one fresh lime
- Shake vigorously with crushed ice
- Add a sprig of fresh mint and a maraschino cherry
- Enjoy!
There are a gazillion valid recipes out there and lots of opinions. And if you're looking for a good one at a bar in London, the best I've had have been at Trader Vic's and Trailer Happiness.
Truly, you have done a public service here today.
ReplyDeleteNah. I'm just writing what I'm drinking.
ReplyDeleteMmmm, how about a group tasting? :)
ReplyDeleteHmmm ... that's a possibility.
ReplyDeleteI think your Mai Tai is better than TV's or TH's - blasphemy for some, but de gustibus...
ReplyDeleteThanks Emi,
ReplyDeleteYou're usually the only other person I really ever make 'em for. So as long as you're happy, then cool.