Mai Tai is a tropical cocktail made with rum. It was invented in 1944 by Trader Vic. Matson Steamship Lines had him serve Polynesian food as well as cocktails. When he made a drink, he added orgeat syrup, which was originally a sweetened almond flavored syrup.
Orgeat consists of orange flower water (sugar) and blanched almonds. This simple syrup is used for many tropical cocktails, including the Mai Tai. You will need to use a high quality aged rum for a traditional Mai Tai. This cocktail can also be mixed with a light rum or rhum agricultural.
Mai Tais are best served over crushed ginger ice. It is best to use a double old-fashioned glass of 12 ounces. Traditional garnishes include fresh mint and a squeeze of lime. You can also use other garnishes. Some other garnishes include a maraschino cherries or pineapple.
100 percent Jamaican pot-still rum was the basis of the original Mai Tai. 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. Orgeat can be purchased at most liquor shops. A simple syrup can be used if you don’t have access to orgeat. Alternativly, you could try amaretto liquor. You should always check labels for artificial flavors.
Next, add a few drops of orgeat along with the rum. Stir for 20 seconds. Add the rest of the ingredients to the shaker. Let the shaker sour for at least three hours. The sweet and sour mixture can be stored in the refrigerator up to a week.
As you can see the Mai Tai cocktail is very simple 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. An alternative is to add a little orange juice to the punch. If you have a tropical fruit you can add it to the orange liqueur.
A dark rum is another option to enhance the Mai Tai. The dark liquor can be used to top the drink, or it can be added to the bar spoon. You want to make sure that you are choosing a high-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. Although the original recipe from Trader Vic was simple, there are many other variations.
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What purpose is a shot glasses used for?
Shot glasses are small cups that are used to serve shots of liquor. You can use them for 1/2 ounce (or 1/4 ounce) or 1/8 of an ounce (or both).
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A dirty martini is a martini served with extra olives.
What goes with a martini?
There are many options for what you can put in your martini glass. Here are some ideas.
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Olives
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Lemon slices
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Maraschino cherries
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Peanuts
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Cheese cubes
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Pickles
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Caviar
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Grapes
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Strawberries
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Ice cream
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Shrimp
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Crabmeat
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Oysters
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Sushi rolls
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Bacon bits
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Hard-boiled eggs
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Cocktail onions
How long does it take for a glass wine to chill?
To chill a glass of wine completely, it can take anywhere from 30 minutes up to an hour. To speed things up, place the bottle in the fridge for 15 to 20 mins before serving.
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How do you make mixed drinks?
Mixes are made from different ingredients like spirits, juices and liqueurs. They are then combined into one drink. Mixing liquors with water or ice creates a drink that contains alcohol. This drink is typically made with fresh fruit juices, lemonade or soda water, tonic water and ginger ale.
The most common types of cocktails include the following:
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Margarita- A Mexican cocktail made up of triple sec (or Cointreau), tequila (or Tequila), lime juice and salt.
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Daiquiri: A Cuban cocktail made with rum, sugar, lime, and crushed ice.
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Mojito- A Cuban cocktail based mainly on mint leaves, rum and vodka.
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Gin and Tonic - A British cocktail consisting of gin and tonic.
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Martini - A cocktail consisting of vermouth, vodka, bitters, and olive oil.
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Whiskey Sour - A whiskey cocktail made with bourbon sweetened condensed Milk, lemon juice and egg white.
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Sidecar - A French cocktail made with cognac, orange juice and grenadine.
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Collins - A cocktail made up equal parts of lemon juice and gin.
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Manhattan - This cocktail consists of sweet vermouth and sweet rye whiskey.
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White Russian – A cocktail that consists of vodka, Kahlua coffee liqueur and cream.
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Brandy Alexander – A cocktail made with brandy, creme du cacao, heavy whipping crème, and chocolate syrup.