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By Trader Murf
“Mai Tai-Roa Ae” which variously translates to “Out of this World — The Best”
August 30 was the 75th Anniversary of the Mai Tai. Invented by “Trader” Vic Bergeron at his bar, then named Hinky Dinks on San Pablo Ave in Oakland, the MaiTai became the torch bearer of the Tiki movement through the 40s, 50s and still today. In fact, the Tiki culture is growing with many new Tiki bars opening all over the world. However, the legendary MaiTai has become a generic name for any kind of pineapple orange juice and rum, something that a cruise ship would serve, so beware. But friends, the original MaiTai is a seriously amazing drink, simple in ingredients and requires some skill. You will be amazing how refreshing it is and you won’t get any Love Boat nightmares. Here, my rum loving friends is the original Trader Vic’s Recipe from 1944. The great drinks of our past are our future.
Please prepare with respect and drink accordingly.
– 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 dark rum
1/2 lime pressed peel side up for garnish with sprig of mint
You can get this recipe at Ralston’s Goat.
