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Mai Tai

7 Ratings: 2.6

A tropical style rum cocktail.

Mai Tai translates from Tahitian to mean "Out of this World." A fitting description for this cocktail. The Mai Tai came to light in 1944 in Oakland's Trader Vic's. There Victor Bergron, one of the founders of the tiki bar, put together this … see full wiki

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review by MNeulander. September 04, 2010

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The best Mai Tai recipe for you and your friends

Why make a Mai Tai for one when you want to enjoy this wonderful Polynesian drink with your friends! Why is my Mai Tai recipe the best? Simple, The top 10% of U.S. Army helicopter pilots are also master mixologists, no "bull," it is a very long and storied aviation tradition since the beginnings of army aviation from before WW I. I was one of those select few. I became known army wide for my “signature” drink, the Mai Tai. Of … more

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Quick Tip by stacie12. June 15, 2010

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A Quick Tip by stacie12

I don't like rum but this masks the rum enough to make it delicious!

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review by Arcticwolf. March 08, 2010

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Have a Mai Tai Day!

The Mai Tai The origins of the Mai Tai are somewhat controversial. The drink was either invented by Trader Vic in 1944 (Click Here ) or as suggested in the book by Arnold Bitner, “Hawaii – Tropical Rum Drinks & Cuisine by Don the Beachcomber“, the Mai Tai was invented by Don in 1933. The recipes are quite different, which results in no standard recipe for the Mai Tai. Many variations are now common. A Modern Mai Tai (standard … more

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