How Do You Make A Mai Tai?
Reportedly invented by Trader Vic restaurant founder Victor “Trader Vic” Bergeron in 1944, the Mai Tai is the quintessential tropical drink. Serves 1. Step 1 Put cracked or shaved ice into a cocktail shaker. Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/mai_1L.jpg’); }); Add rum, Triple Sec, amaretto and juices. Step 3 Shake 4 times. Step 4 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep4 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/mai_2L.jpg’); }); Strain into an old-fashioned glass. Step 5 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep5 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/ehows/steps/maitai5_L.jpg’); }); Top with a splash of soda and a dash of grenadine.
When Trader Vic of the Polynesian-inspired restaurant chain first invented his signature drink and gave it to a Tahitian friend to try, the man took one sip and yelled, “Maita’i roa!” which translates to “Very good!” Enjoy this “very good” drink by following these steps to make a Mai Tai: Step 1 Scoop ice into a martini shaker until it is half-full. Step 2 Pour in the liquor and juice and replace the lid. Step 3 Shake until the outside of the shaker becomes frosted with condensation. Step 4 Strain the contents of the shaker into a tall, 16-oz. glass filled with ice. Step 5 Garnish with a pineapple wedge and enjoy.
There are several variations on the Mai Tai. This drink is very easy to modify to your own taste. Basic Mai Tai • 1 oz Dark Rum • 1 oz Light Rum • 1 ½ oz Triple Sec • ½ oz Orange Juice • 1 oz pineapple Juice • Splash Grenadine Put all ingredients into a shaker with plenty of ice and shake briskly. Pour into a tall glass. If you wish you can garnish with cherries or orange slices.
