Friday, April 10, 2009

Mai Tai

3/4 oz. Dark Rum
3/4 oz. White Rum
1/2 oz. Triple Sec
1/2 oz. Orgeat Syrup
1/2 oz. Sugar Syrup
1/4 oz. Lime Juice

1 Pineapple Wedge
1 Maraschino Cherry

Stick the fruit together with a toothpick. Then shake or blend all of the liquids with ice, and strain into an ice-filled collins glass. Garnish with the fruit and serve.

Variations: If you don't have orgeat (almond) syrup on hand, try using Amaretto as a substitute. Or even easier, use Mai Tai mix.

Trivia: The Mai Tai was invented at Trader Vic's in Oakland, California. According to a book written by the bar's illustrious owner, Vic Bergeron, the first person who happened to try the drink was a Tahitian woman who went on to say "Mai tai -- roa ae", which means "Great drink!"

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