Living the Tiki Life
I love Tiki. My house isn't a junkyard of Atomic Age collectables, but I love a stiff tropical drink. Nothing is more emblematic of Tiki culture than the Mai Tai. Created at Trader Vic's, the Mai Tai is a refreshing and deceptive. I like this twist on the traditional mix. This Kool-Aid is an atomic bomb.
I never give exact measurements, so get yourself a hefty glass and fill halfway with ice. Pour in two ounces of light rum. Splash some grenadine so the ice coats red. Swirl both together.
Now, pour in an ounce of amaretto. Fill the glass almost to the top with orange-pineapple juice. Leave about a 1/4 inch at the top. Dash in some aromatic bitters and stir well. Finally, float dark Meyers rum on top. Garnish with whatever tropical fruit you like or is in season.
Drink up! Not only should you not drive, you shouldn't walk, speak or soduku.
2 Comments:
Ooh de lally! That's not a Mai Tai. It may or may not be tasty, but it's not a Mai Tai; or at least, it's not a drink that has any more relation to the Mai Tai of Trader Vic's fame than say a Zombie has. For some history on the Mai Tai (and the right recipe), check out Beachbum Berry's book of tropical cocktail recipes, the Grog Log.
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Humuhumu, at 10:55 PM
You are absolutely right! I will have to research a proper Mai Tai over the next few days. I'll report back with a new post on my findings.
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Steve Wasser, at 11:04 PM
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