Learn how to make My Tais, a refreshing and flavorful drink inspired by the classic Mai Tai cocktail. This recipe combines the tanginess of lime, the sweetness of orange liqueur, the richness of dark rum, and the tropical flavors of pineapple and grenadine. It's a perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day or anytime you're looking for a tropical escape. Follow this easy recipe and be prepared to impress your friends and family with this delicious cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dark rum
- 1 oz orange liqueur
- 2 oz pineapple juice
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz grenadine
- Pineapple slice and cherry for garnish
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes.
- Add the dark rum, orange liqueur, pineapple juice, lime juice, and grenadine to the shaker.
- Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix all the ingredients well.
- Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry on a cocktail pick.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
The Mai Tai cocktail was invented by Victor J. Bergeron in 1944 in California.
In Tahitian, 'Mai Tai' means 'the best - out of this world'.
The original Mai Tai recipe included lime juice, orgeat syrup, rock candy syrup, orange curaçao, and French-style virgin sugar syrup.
The modern version of the Mai Tai, also known as the 'Trader Vic Mai Tai', includes dark rum, lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup.