Mai Tai, a tropical cocktail popular in Hawaii, was created in the 1940s. It's a sweet and sour blend of pineapple juice, orange juice, and white or dark rum. A traditional garnish for the drink is a lime wedge. Many Mai Tais also feature cocktail cherries and pineapple.
In California, Victor Bergeron (a former bartender who also owned Trader Vic's in Statler Hilton, Hawaii) was hired to create a cocktail list for Matson Steamship Lines. Bergeron wanted a fruity cocktail with rum, so he used the Jamaican rum that he had just purchased. He wanted to make it more appealing for tourists so he added French oregano and fruit juices. He garnished the drink by adding a lime wedge to it and fresh mint. Vic was so impressed by the drink that he began selling bottled Mai Tai mixes and later started marketing his own Trader Vic Mai Tai mix.
The original recipe called for two parts white and one part black rum. This mix creates a fruity, complex flavor. This drink is best served in an old-fashioned glass with crushed Ice. You should use at least one light brand of Rum, and preferably a dark. Orgeat syrup can either be bought online or at liquor shops. Orgeat syrup is a syrup composed of sugar, orange flower water, and almonds. This syrup is a popular ingredient in many tropical cocktails. If you can't locate orgeat, you can substitute it for almond syrup or simply syrup.
Orgeat can be made from orange blossom water or blanched almonds. It is a little nutty and gives the drink a unique flavor. Orgeat can also be purchased online or at larger liquor shops. It can be substituted with simple syrup or amaretto.
The orange liqueur plays an important role in the Mai Tai drink. Although the original Mai Tai cocktail was made with light Rum, modern versions prefer bolder rum. Appleton Estate 8 Reserv Rum is rich with vanilla and caramel notes. It's the perfect dark spirit for this drink.
Many Mai Tai recipes include pineapple juice. One part orange juice and one portion pineapple juice are the basic ingredients for the classic Mai Tai recipe. You can also add lime wedges and maraschino cherry. Modern Mai Tais tend to be fruity but not too sweet. They are deliciously balanced and great for summer cooking.
The Mai Tai cocktail recipe is very easy. It's an excellent cocktail for a tropical cookout. You can easily scale it up or down so it's great for cocktail parties. It's a great cocktail to serve guests at weddings or special events. It's also a popular cocktail to serve to tourists, since it's a fruity rum-based drink.
If you're making the drink at home, you should use good quality rums, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice. Good quality rum will give your Mai Tai a rich, nuanced flavor. For a fruitier version, add orange curacao, amaretto and/or pineapple juice.
FAQ
Which cocktail is your favorite?
Fresh ingredients make for the best cocktails. They should have an interesting taste profile and be well-balanced.
Mixing drinks with quality spirits is the most important thing. If you're using cheap vodka, then you may as well just drink water.
How long does it take for homemade frozen cocktails to be made?
It depends on the number of cocktails you are making. If you make 12 cocktails it will take around 20 minutes. It will take 40 minutes if you make 24 cocktails.
What is the difference in a Manhattan and a martini, exactly?
To make a martini, you add gin to vermouth. You can make a Manhattan by adding whiskey to sweet Vermouth. Both drinks are best served chilled.
Why does a drink sometimes be called a "martini" by some people?
When Americans began to drink more alcohol, in the early 1900s, any drink containing alcohol was called a "martini". The term came to be associated with a certain type of martini: one made with dry vermouth and not sweet vermouth.
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How to order drinks from 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. This will ensure that you don't feel embarrassed asking your server for suggestions.
This involves talking to your server and telling him/her what kind of drink you would like. One example is "I'd love a glass" of beer. Next, tell your server what beer you prefer. If you want Budweiser, for example, you might say "a Budweiser." Next tell your server the size you prefer (e.g. small, medium, large). You will never feel awkward again once you are done.