Mai-Tai A Tiki bar classic, the Mai-Tai was invented in 1944 at the original Trader Vic's restaurant in California. The name is said to come from the Tahitian work Maita'i, meaning 'good'.
To make a Mai-Tai you will need the following equipment:
Shaker
Strainer
Recipe: Ingredients & Garnish
Ingredients Dark rum (60ml / 2oz) Orange curaçao (15ml / 0.5oz) Orgeat syrup (15ml / 0.5oz) Fresh lime juice (15ml / 0.5oz) Sugar Syrup (10ml / 0.3oz)
Garnish Fresh mint sprig Lime wedge
Method: How to Make a Mai-Tai
1. Add all ingredients to a shaker and shake with ice
2. Strain into a tumbler
3. Add a sprig of mint & lime wedge to garnish
4. Serve with a straw
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