Mai Tai is a tropical cocktail made with rum. It was created by Vic Trader in 1944. The Matson Steamship Lines hired him to make Polynesian food, and also serve cocktails. He added orgeat syrup to his drinks, which were originally sweetened almond flavored syrups.
Orgeat is made with orange flower water, sugar, and blanched almonds. This simple syrup is used in many tropical cocktails, including the Mai Tai. Good quality aged liquor is necessary for traditional Mai Tais. You can also combine this cocktail with a lighter rum or rhum agriculture.
Mai Tai is best served with crushed Ice. Use a double old-fashioned glasses, approximately 12 ounces in volume. Traditionally, the drink is garnished with fresh mint and a lime shell. Sometimes, however, other garnishes may be used. Other garnishes include a maraschino cherry or pineapple.
The original Mai Tai was made with 100 percent pot-still Jamaican rum. Today, however, it is possible to make a fruitier version of this drink by using a Hawaiian-style Rum. The Mai Tai was first made with pineapple juice in the 1950s. The classic Mai Tai is made with two types rum. You can mix other types and add other ingredients to make it more flavorful.
You will need to have a quality aged rum and orgeat in order to make a Mai Tai. Most liquor shops will carry orgeat. If you do not have access, you can use simple syrup. Alternatives include amaretto or liqueur. Remember to check the labels for any artificial flavors.
Next, add the rum and a little orgeat to the shaker. Mix well for 20 second. Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker. Let the shaker sit to ferment for at minimum three hours. The sweet and sour mixture can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week.
The Mai Tai is an easy cocktail to make. The Mai Tai isn't as tropical-flavored as some other cocktails. Mai Tai Punch may be a better choice if you want a more fruity drink. Another option is to add a small amount of orange juice to the punch. You can also add a little orange liqueur to a tropical fruit if you happen to be able.
The Mai Tai can be topped with dark rum. The dark rum can either be poured over the top of the drink or poured on top of the bar spoon. Make sure you choose a quality brand. Some people prefer Appleton Estate Extra Dark Jamaican Rum or Rhum Clement VSOP Martinique Rum.
The Mai Tai, a classic tropical rum cocktail, was created by Trader Vic. It's a tropical, fruity drink made with rum that has been remade many times. The original recipe of Trader Vic is simple, but you have many other options.
FAQ
What should we do if someone orders a "dirty” martini?
A dirty martini means a martini made with extra olives.
Why are there so many different types of ice cubes?
Ice cubes come in different shapes and sizes. Ice cubes can be used to cool drinks or add flavor. For example, crushed Ice is used in making Daiquiris and cubed Ice is used for margaritas.
What makes a martini so delicious?
A martini, or martini, is considered the ultimate cocktail. This drink is the easiest, but it has the best flavor. It's equal parts gin- and vermouth.
Gin is made from fermented Juniper berries. It's known for its refreshingly smooth taste. Vermouth, a fortified wine made with herbs like wormwood (or gentian), is called vermouth. Combining these two liquids gives you a wonderful combination of sweet and tart flavors.
What is a shaker and how can it help you?
A shaker is used for mixing two or more ingredients. The shaker includes a strainer to remove any solids. It also features a lid, which helps prevent unwanted smells from escaping while it's being shaken.
Why are people calling a cocktail "a Martini"?
When Americans were drinking more alcohol in the 1900s, they called every drink that contained alcohol "martini". This term was eventually associated with a particular type of martini, one that used dry vermouth rather than sweet vermouth.
What size ice cube tray do I need?
You will either need a 6x8-inch tray or a 5-x7-inch tray for ice cubes.
Statistics
- its content makes it 10.5%, which is far less than wine. (breakingtheboredom.com)
- American blended whiskeys are so inexpensive because they only have to contain 20 percent whiskey; the rest can be made up of neutral grain spirits, colorings, and flavorings. (mashed.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- majority of pineapple juice and Malibu rum is only 21% alcohol content. (breakingtheboredom.com)
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How To
How to make the perfect Margarita at Home
Mixing agave, Cointreau (sweet orange liquor) and fresh lime juice is the most popular cocktail. To enhance the flavor you can add salt or sugar, bitters (or cinnamon sticks), and chocolate syrup.
Here's how to make it yourself!
Ingredients
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1/2 cup ice cubes
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3 oz Tequila Blanco
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1/4 cup Cointreau
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Juice of 1 Lime
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Salt
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Sugar
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Cinnamon sticks
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Chocolate syrup
Method
Mix all the ingredients together in a shaker. For 10 seconds shake vigorously, and then pour the mixture into a glass. As an optional garnish, add a slice lime.
This recipe can also serve as a template for alcohols other than:
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Whiskey Sour
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Daiquiri
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Manhattan
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White Russian
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Brandy Alexanders
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Gin & Tonics
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Sidecars
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Collins
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Scotch & Soda
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Margaritas