The Mai Tai (/ ˈmaɪ ˈtaɪ / MYE TYE) is a cocktail made of rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. It is one of the characteristic cocktails in Tiki culture. [1] Victor J. Bergeron claimed to have invented the Mai Tai in 1944 at his restaurant, Trader Vic's, in Oakland, California, US. [2] .

Nov 10, 2016 · Below, everything you need to know about the Mai Tai’s history, tips and techniques, recipes — and even some (acceptable) variations. The Mai Tai started as a rum cocktail so popular it...

While the original Mai Tai had aged Jamaican rum, over the years Trader Vic’s has used molasses and cane juice-based rums from Martinique, and rums from Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Jamaica in the designated rum blends for a Mai Tai.

A Tropical Classic: The Mai Tai, a rum-based cocktail with lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup, was created by Trader Vic in 1944 and quickly gained popularity in California and Hawaii.

Aug 10, 2018 · To many a bartender, the Mai Tai is the quintessential torch carrier of Tiki, a rummy, nutty, citrusy mix that’s not simply the result of a breezy happy accident—far from it.

Apr 10, 2021 · Anything remotely tiki-like is called a Mai Tai. Here is the original recipe for the Mai Tai created in 1944 by Victor Bergeron at his Trader Vic’s bar in Oakland, California. The Mai Tai predates the Tiki craze of the 1950 and 60s and is viewed as the quintessential tiki cocktail.

In 1953, Trader Vic took the Mai Tai to the Hawaiian Islands, where he was asked by the Matson Steamship Lines to formalize drinks for the bars at their Royal Hawaiian, Moana and Surfrider Hotels. His eldest son, Vic Jr. mentioned the fact that most rum drinks are made with a variety of several blends of rum.

Dec 3, 2019 · Let’s Start by Investigating How the History of Mai Tai Began Shaking Things Up. The Mai Tai was born in 1944. World War II rumbled on under President Roosevelt, Casablanca was Oscar’s “Best Picture,” and Bing Crosby’s “Swinging on a Star” filled the airwaves.

May 30, 2023 · Victor Bergeron, proprietor of Trader Vic’s, made the first Mai Tai using Wray & Nephew 17 Year Rum until the world ran out of it, then eventually used a mix of aged Jamaican rum and Rhum Agricole, which is what we’re using in this recipe.

The Mai Tai, with its exotic origins and rich history, has left an indelible mark on the world of cocktails. This iconic beverage is more than just a mix of rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup. It's a testament to the creativity and innovation that continues to define cocktail culture.