MAI TAI – COCKTAIL RECIPE

In the Tahitian language, the word “Maita’i” means “good”. Even though this cocktail has an exotic flavor that may make you think of the Polynesian islands, it actually originates from California. The most commonly used ingredients are:

• 45 ml white rum
• 45 ml black or brown rum
• 25 ml triple sec
• 15 ml orange juice
• 25 ml lemon or lime juice
• 60 ml of pineapple juice

Method of preparation:

All the ingredients are mixed in a shaker, except for the black or brown rum, which is added at the end. Keep in mind that the Mai Tai is quite a complex cocktail and you won’t find two identical recipes anywhere. You can replace the orange juice with orange curaçao and add almond syrup or brown sugar to sweeten the drink.

Mai Tai is usually garnished with a cherry and always served in a rocks glass.