| ABV | Technique | Glass | 용량 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.0% | SHAKE | ROCKS | 180ml |
What is Mai Tai?
The Mai Tai is a tiki cocktail made by shaking white rum and dark rum with triple sec, orgeat syrup, and lime juice, with an ABV of approximately 19%.
True to its name meaning "the best!" in Tahitian, it's a legendary cocktail representing tiki culture.
Featuring complex, exotic flavors from two types of rum and almond-scented orgeat syrup, it's an IBA official cocktail.
Mai Tai ABV
Mai Tai has an ABV of approximately 19%, placing it in the upper-medium range for cocktails.
White rum (40%) at 30ml, dark rum (40%) at 30ml, and triple sec (40%) at 15ml combined with orgeat syrup and lime juice creates roughly 19%.
Slightly stronger than Espresso Martini (17%), lighter than White Russian (21%). Fruity and almond flavors smoothly wrap around the alcohol.
Mai Tai Ingredients
- 30ml - White rum
- 30ml - Dark Rum
- 15ml - Triple Sec
- 15ml - Orgeat Syrup
- 30ml - Lime juice
Mai Tai Recipe
- Add white rum, dark rum, triple sec, orgeat syrup, and lime juice to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
- Garnish with mint sprigs, lime wheel, and optionally a cherry.
Float the dark rum on top for deeper flavor and a beautiful gradient effect.
Mai Tai Taste
Mai Tai opens with lime's bright acidity and orgeat syrup's sweet almond notes.
White rum's clean taste and dark rum's deep caramel and molasses flavors then create layers, while triple sec's orange notes add tropical vibes. Complex yet balanced flavors are impressive.
Highly recommended for those wanting exotic, complex cocktail flavors, or those interested in tiki culture.
Mai Tai History
The Mai Tai was created in 1944 by Victor Bergeron at Trader Vic's in Oakland, California. When first presented to friends from Tahiti, they reportedly exclaimed "Maita'i roa ae!" - Tahitian for "Out of this world - the best!"
However, Ernest Gantt of Don the Beachcomber also claims to have created it first, sparking ongoing debate about its origins.
The original recipe used 17-year-old Jamaican rum J. Wray & Nephew, but when that stock was depleted, the current two-rum combination became standard. It's a symbol of tiki culture and an IBA official cocktail.
