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  1. The Original Mai Tai (Classic Recipe) – A Couple Cooks

    • Learn how to make the classic Mai Tai cocktail with aged rum, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, lime juice and dark rum float. Find out the history, ingredients and variations of this tropical rum drink.… See more

    What’s A Mai Tai?

    The most widely accepted origin story of the Mai Tai is that the cocktail was invented in 1944 at Trader Vic’s restaurant in Oakland, California. It became verypopular in the 1950’… See more

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    Mai Tai Ingredients

    What’s in the original Mai Tai? Despite what you might think, there’s no pineapple juice! There’s … See more

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    What Is Orgeat Syrup?

    You may have noticed cocktails at bars that include the ingredient orgeat syrup. What is it, and is it absolutely necessary for a Mai Tai? 1. Orgeat syrupis a non-alcoholic almond syr… See more

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    Orange Liqueur: Grand Marnier vs Curaçao

    A Mai Tai recipe traditionally uses orange curaçao, but it can be hard to find. Here are a few notes on what else to use as a substitute for the orange liqueur: 1. Grand Marnier is y… See more

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  1. To make the original 1944 Mai Tai, you'll need the following ingredients1234:
    • 1 oz lime juice
    • 1/2 oz orange Curaçao
    • 1/4 oz orgeat syrup
    • 1/4 oz 1:1 simple syrup
    • 1 oz aged Jamaican rum
    • 1 oz aged Martinique agricole rhum
    Instructions:
    1. Shake the ingredients with ice.
    2. Strain into a Rocks glass with ice.
    3. Float a shot of dark rum on top using the back of a spoon.
    4. Garnish with your choice of maraschino cherry, lime, pineapple, and mint.
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    HOW TO MAKE THE ORIGINAL 1944 MAI TAI Ask your local Tikiphile to craft a classic 1944 Mai Tai, and the recipe will look something like this: – 1 oz lime juice – 1/2 oz orange Curaçao – 1/4 oz orgeat syrup – 1/4 oz 1:1 simple syrup – 1 oz aged Jamaican rum – 1 oz aged Martinique agricole rhum
    distiller.com/articles/original-1944-mai-tai-recipe/

    Here’s how to make a Mai Tai:

    • 1. Shake. Fill a cocktail shaker with white rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and ice. Shake vigorously.
    • 2. Strain. Strain into a Rocks glass with ice.
    insanelygoodrecipes.com/mai-tai/
    Pour the white rum, lime juice, orange curacao, and orgeat syrup into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Pour mixture over ice in a glass. Slowly pour in the dark rum so it floats on top (do not stir.) Garnish with a maraschino cherry, lime, pineapple, and mint. Sip and enjoy!

    How to Make a Mai Tai in 3 Steps: The Best Mai Tai Recipe

    • 1. Combine Add 1 ½ ounce of Aged or White Rum, ¾ ounce of Orange Curacao, ¾ ounce of freshly squeezed Lime Juice, and ½ ounce of Orgeat Syrup to a Boston shaker.
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    Nov 10, 2016 · Learn the history and the original recipe of the Mai Tai, a classic tiki cocktail invented by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944. Find out how to make it with the right rums, syrups, juices, and garnishes.

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    Jun 30, 2017 · Learn how to make the classic Mai Tai cocktail with aged Jamaican and Martinique rums, lime juice, orange Curaçao, orgeat and simple syrup. Discover the history and variations of this Tiki drink that was born in …

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  7. Mai Tai - Original Recipe & History - Vintage American …

    Apr 10, 2021 · Here is the original recipe for the Mai Tai created in 1944 by Victor Bergeron at his Trader Vic’s bar in Oakland, California. The Mai Tai predates the Tiki craze of the 1950 and 60s and is viewed as the quintessential tiki cocktail.

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    May 9, 2023 · Learn how to make an original Mai Tai with white and dark rum, orange curacao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and crushed ice. Find out the history, variations, and tips of this Tiki legend.

  9. Best Classic Mai Tai Recipe - Crazy for Crust

    Apr 27, 2023 · This Mai Tai is such a classic cocktail recipe with 3 kinds of rum, lime, orange and almond. It's the perfect way to transport yourself to the beach! Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

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    Oct 26, 2024 · Though it may be synonymous with Hawaiian backdrops and Polynesian flavors, the mai tai cocktail is said to have originated at Trader Vics in Oakland, California in 1944—ground-zero for much of the tiki canon you still …

  11. Classic Mai Tai Recipe - Epicurious

    Oct 16, 2023 · You’ll find ornate, fruity versions with pineapple juice and cherry liqueur, but the classic mai tai is a pretty simple rum sour made with lime, an orange liqueur, and orgeat syrup—the fragrant...