California restaurateur Trader Vic is credited with invention of the mai tai. He served the rum and juice cocktail to friends visiting from Tahiti, who exclaimed, 'Maita'i roa ae!' The term translates to 'very good' and the name mai tai stuck.
If your looking for French Garnier Orgeat.............try "Orgeat White Almond Syrup. made by Fee Brothers. It can be found in most Liquor Store.
Read MoreIf your looking for French Garnier Orgeat.............try "Orgeat White Almond Syrup. made by Fee Brothers. It can be found in most Liquor Store.
This is the original recipe described in Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide (Revised, c. 1972). The 17-year J. Wray Nephew rum has not been available for decades. For a substitute, visit my profile to see my Mai Tai Rum Blend recipe. I agree with The Lobster Lady: use Fee Brothers Ogeat for any cocktail calling for this ingredient. Do garnish with the spent lime shell - the oils from the lime skin add to the drink.
I made this with Captain Morgan’s Black Spiced Rum since it was on hand and it was delicious. Definitely a keeper and I can wait to try it out on friends.
Well done. Could not find French Garnier Orgeat, but I will be on the lookout. Thanks for a proper Mai Tai recipe.
