Mai Tai (Trader Vic’s)

Name: Mai Tai (Trader Vic’s)
Prep time: 3 min
Total time: 3 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Caribbean aged rum — 60 ml; Orange curaçao liqueur — 15 ml; Lime juice — 20 ml; Orgeat (almond) syrup — 10 ml; Sugar syrup — 10 ml

A fruity and balanced rum cocktail ∙ Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 21.7%

Ingredients

~247 kcal per serving

Servings

Caribbean aged rum60 ml
Orange curaçao liqueur15 ml
Lime juice20 ml
Orgeat (almond) syrup10 ml
Sugar syrup10 ml

Garnish

Lime twist
Mint sprig
Fruit skewer

Instructions for 1 serving

Pre-chill a glass
Shake all ingredients with ice: Caribbean aged rum 60 mlOrange curaçao liqueur 15 mlLime juice 20 mlOrgeat (almond) syrup 10 mlSugar syrup 10 ml
Strain into the glass filled with crushed ice
Garnish with a lime twist, a mint sprig and a fruit skewer

History

Trader Vic’s Mai Tai rewrote the rules of rum cocktails, dazzling the West Coast and beyond with its tropical flair. Invented in a restaurant full of character, this version is a love letter to the adventurous spirit of mid-century America. Today, it stands as a monument to the golden age of escapist drinks. Tasting it is like stepping into a lively, carefree world.