The Mai Tai is a tropical rum cocktail. It was invented in 1944 by Trader Vic. The Matson Steamship Lines hired him to make Polynesian food, and also serve cocktails. When making a drink, he added the orgeat sugar, which was originally a sweetened almond syrup.
Orgeat is made from orange flower water, sugar, blanched almonds, and honey. This simple syrup can be used in many tropical cocktails including the Mai Tai. A good quality aged Rum is required to make a traditional Mai Tai. You can also make this drink with light rum, rhum agricole or another rum.
Mai Tai tastes best when served with crushed ice. The Mai Tai is best served in a double old-fashioned, 12 ounces, glass. The traditional garnish of the drink is fresh mint and a lemon shell. Sometimes, however, other garnishes may be used. You can also garnish the dish with a maraschino cherry, or pineapple.
Original Mai Tais were made with Jamaican rum that was 100 percent pot-still. Today, however, it is possible to make a fruitier version of this drink by using a Hawaiian-style Rum. Pineapple was added to the Mai Tai in 1950. The classic Mai Tai is made with two types rum. You can mix other types and add other ingredients to make it more flavorful.
To make a Mai Tai, you need good quality aged whiskey and orgeat. Most liquor shops will carry orgeat. A simple syrup can be used if you don’t have access to orgeat. Alternativly, you could try amaretto liquor. Check the labels to ensure that there are no artificial flavors.
Next, add a bit of orgeat as well as the rum to your shaker. Shake well for 20 seconds. Add the rest of your ingredients to the shaker. Let the shaker sit to ferment for at minimum three hours. You can then store the sweet-sour mixture in the refrigerator for several weeks.
The Mai Tai is an easy cocktail to make. However, it doesn't have the same flavor as some other tropical cocktails. Mai Tai Punch is another option for a fruitier cocktail. You can also add some orange juice to your punch. The orange liqueur can be combined with tropical fruits if you are lucky enough.
You can also top off the Mai Tai with dark rum. You can either pour the dark rum over the drink or on the bar spoon. Choose a good brand. Some people prefer Appleton Estate Extra Dark Jamaican Rum or Rhum Clement VSOP Martinique Rum.
The Mai Tai is a tropical rum cocktail that has been made famous by Trader Vic. This tropical, fruity rum drink has been recreated many times over the years. Although the original recipe from Trader Vic was simple, there are many other variations.
FAQ
What is the difference in a cocktail and a mocktail, you ask?
A cocktail is one that contains liquor. A mocktail contains fruit juice.
What does it actually mean when someone says, “I'm having a lot of fun?”
It signifies that someone has had too many to drink.
How can I keep my drinks chilled?
Keep them in the fridge for 20 minutes. These will instantly chill the drinks without causing any dilution.
What is the difference of a Manhattan and an martini?
To make a martini, you add gin to vermouth. A Manhattan is made by adding whiskey to sweet vermouth. Both drinks can be served chilled.
What is the best drink for a girl to order at a bar?
The best drink for a girl at a bar is old-fashioned. It is made with whiskey, water and sugar.
Thomas Handy invents the old-fashioned. He called his creation after a favorite horse race he used to run on Long Island.
Statistics
- 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)
- According to a post on Quora, the average bartender can make upward of 140 drinks per hour. (gloworder.com)
- You can simply follow the rule of thumb: $1/beer or wine, $2/ cocktail, and 10-20% for large tabs. (alembicbar.com)
- If you choose one that's made with 100 percent agave (like Milagro or Sauza), you'll save a ton of money and still get a great-tasting drink. (mashed.com)
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The first step in any cocktail recipe is to find the right ingredients. This drink will use Cognac, a French distilled spirit made of fermented grapes. You will usually find it clear, but you may see it aged in oak barrels. You can buy cognac online at Amazon.com or specialty liquor stores.
Next, we'll make simple syrup. Simple syrup is sugar dissolved into water. One cup of granulated white Sugar will be dissolved in a small saucepan. Heat on medium. Stirring for 5 minutes until sugar is completely dissolved. Add enough cold tap water to cover the sugar by 2 inches. Allow to sit for at least two hours. Strain the sugar crystals out of the cheesecloth and dispose them. Store the remaining liquid in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
We will combine Cognac with simple syrup to make our Brandy Alexander Cocktail. Add the Cognac to a shaker. Top it with half a cup of ice cubes. The rest of the mixture should be filled with simple syrup. For 10 seconds, shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glasses. Finish the Brandy Alexander by adding a splash more soda water. Garnish it with a lemon twist.