As for “traditional” mai tais, that’s a legal matter and I have no standing. Pineappley (is that a word?) This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Molly Jacobson Best Practices: Mai Tais Are Better Than You Think | VinePair 2:16 pm, I use Bacardi gold for the dark rum, but that’s because I’m usually feeding a crowd, and it’s the one locally available at a huge volume and low price. Pour unstrained into a double old-fashioned glass. I’m so glad you and your guests have enjoyed this over the years. 51. I only use Bacardi in the recipe because it’s what most people have access to… but any light and dark rums that you personally like can be used. November 21, 2012 @ 3:34 pm. Add at least 2 cups of crushed ice, then shake well for around 10 seconds. crushed mint leaves to garnish (very important) Hi Bill! It’s their secret, but secret’s can be found out, I’m hoping! April 6, 2013 @ Enjoy! Plus, for this recipe I like to keep it on the floral/fruity side, less the spicy. Lahaina Grill’s version was best on our trip, so thank you! The best rums to use for this classic cocktail... Michelin 2021: Three stars for chefs Clare Smyth and Hélène Darroze, Bordeaux: Château du Tertre sold in Margaux, 2oz / 60ml rum (aged Jamaican rum; or a blend including aged Jamaican rum and rhum agricole), 0.5oz / 15ml orange curaçao (eg Grand Marnier or Ferrand Dry Curacao). Kevin A. is a good substitute for Bacardi. He thought about cocktails like Martinis, Manhattans, Daiquiris… but felt these were all too simple. 7:19 am. The Mai Tai is a classic cocktail from the tropical Tiki canon. Cris You’ll need a cocktail shaker with a strainer, two glasses (high ball are fine), and straws. And you could try DonQ for the light rum. Yes, Tommy Bahama rum is delicious – and that’s what they use in every drink they make, so I’m sure it’s what they used in your mai tai. Or do you believe it is best shaken as you have described. orgeat syrup (almond syrup with orange or rose, you can get it in the mixer section) https://makedrinks.org/cocktail-recipes/trader-vics-mai-tai The biggest challenge will be to mix all of those ingredients ahead of time and ensure that they don’t settle too much. (The orgeat is super-sweet, and I am afraid that it would be too sweet a drink without the strong rum flavor.) Thanks for the great recipe! 46%, A smooth rum with none of that Jamaican funk but with nutty, spicy oak notes and rich flavours of caramelised nuts, vanilla, clove, ginger and brown sugar. September 24, 2011 @ In my recipe, it’s mint oil. I mixed according to the recipe above, and then immediately poured the contents of the shaker into the little bottles, and recapped them. I have one of my own I thought I’d share. After having a big meal (we didn’t intend to splurge at Lahaina Grill that night, but the mai tai was pretty powerful), and then walking around Lahaina for an hour or two extra to sober up, we finally got home. If you want to make them by the gallon, take a 1 gallon POG jug and drink half of it. Fill two high ball glasses with shaved ice. January 17, 2016 @ Owned by Cognac house Maison Ferrand, Plantation produces some exciting rums which are tropical-aged in ex-Bourbon casks before transferring to France for further ageing in ex-Cognac casks. OK, back to the subject. 40%, This blend recalls the traditional Navy rum, combining elegant Barbados rum with rich Guyanan rum and funky Jamaican rum. Then I refrigerated them until the party started. Even though I haven’t been able to score orgeat yet, I’m still stoked. 12:07 pm. Molly Jacobson 11:40 am. And yes, when I serve a lot, I multiply the quantities. We are experimenting with variations. Molly Jacobson 1 oz. of Trader Vic's Mai Tai Mix and 2 oz. Molly Jacobson The only problem is making enough…..exactly as you said in the article, people just suck them down! Shave enough ice to fill both high ball glasses. July 22, 2012 @ July 7, 2012 @ The verdict was unanimous: “Best mai tai I ever had.”. $$$, Ambience: 5 Stars, American, Beachfront, Blog, Breakfast, Breakfast Buffet, Brunch, Children's Menu, Food: 5 Stars, Healthy/Organics, Kama'aina Deals, Love: 5 Stars, Maui Restaurant Worth Noting, Ocean View, Omelets, Outdoor Seating, Pancakes, Pastries, Restaurant Listing, Service: 5 Stars, South Maui, Top Maui Restaurant, Value: 4 Stars, Wailea, Brian from SD Goia From what I can see about it on review sites, I think it might be a nice rich rum to use for the dark. A tropical fruit and spice aroma leads to a palate with a clove attack followed by mashed banana, mango, apple, fenugreek seed and cinnamon. Hi Molly! Thanks for sharing . Also see the Mai Tai contest we judged. of Trader Vic’s Mai Tai Mix and 2 oz. I just like the taste better when it’s blended. thanks! We confirmed with a small group of friends, most of whom hadn’t had a mai tai in years because when you live on Maui, you don’t want to spend $20 for a good drink, and you don’t want to spend $2 for pineapple juice. August 28, 2012 @ bottles. I believe you and that Kevin that posted his recipe are the closest yet to perfection. Any tips for expanding the recipe? 3 oz. Having them pre-made is nice, but pitchers are too hard to shake/stir adequately. This isnt a mai tai, or anything close to it. August 11, 2016 @ He went to Costco and came back with those little bottled waters they sell in bulk: 8 oz. 3:09 pm, Cory Olsen Just 4 oz. July 25, 2013 @ thank you for sharing molly. Bob Wilson The first recipe was basically lime juice and rum, and there are some who say that is the only one (Trader Vic went to court to defend the recipe). John Fischer OMG! Glad you enjoyed it! My recipe is just my personal favorite perfect mai tai! You can get Tommy Bahama spirits at some more upscale liquor stores on the mainland. Ack. May 15, 2014 @ I'll be on island in 5 weeks to begin the Mai Tai … As long as you use the same measurement for all ingredients, you’ll get the proportions correct. Jim Liefeld I’m interested in making pitchers or gallons of your Mai Tai recipe for a party this weekend. Fresco e buonissimo, il Mai Tai è un drink alcolico dall’aroma fruttato e che si prepara con rum, orange curacao, lime e orzata. 2:44 pm, Best Mai Tai so far I’ve tried in past twenty years, would be @MonkeyPod Resturant, Recipe: Create a tiki bar anywhere you are when you bring out Daily’s Frozen Mai Tai Pouches. This original recipe was altered once supplies of the discontinued Wray & Nephew 17-Year-Old ran out, with Bergeron favouring a blend of different rums to replicate the original ingredient. If I want to make a less alcoholic version of this doers it affect the taste of the drink that much to cut the amount of rum in it in half? Ingredients: of Trader Vic’s Aged Rum with the juice from one fresh lime and you have yourself Trader Vic’s famous Mai Tai. Variants may include orange and grapefruit juices, bitters, grenadine, falernum, and so on. I am pushing 70 years old and have been on a life long search for the perfect Mai Tai. Mahalo! What’s even easier is to use a different measurement. http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/07/best-cheap-rum-for-cocktails-affordable-rum.html, Nancy Donaldson Have you tried their version? So I made the MaiTai according to your recipe – It was the best MaiTai ever – even better that the one I love at Hula Grill in Kaanapali – Many thanks – better than that it is just having this MaiTai in Maui. You have to ask for it, and she only works during the day. Can anyone comment on a Mai Tai that rivals them? Che September 24, 2010 @ Great day! I’ll have to try this. Answer 11 of 20: Hanalei Gourmet has had the best Mai Tais(IMO) on the island for some time. 9:06 am, Cory, I like to shake. BTW: love the book. Include what rums they actually use. It involves 3 different types of Rum, Bacardi being one of them. I needed to ask something sacrilegious. Than you soooo much for the MaiTai recipe – It took me quite awhile to find the almond syrup but today for my surprize I found it. We were in Kihei, Maui in November, it was our second trip, and we went back to Life’s A Beach home of the $1 Mai Tai ( we get the $6 liter); this Reciepe takes us right back to our favorite watering hole on Maui! 2 oz. 10:47 am. 1:49 pm, Wow….what a recipe..heading to Total Wine to start my Mai Tai quest and learn how to create this magical island tour drink…..heading to Princeville in November…, Molly Jacobson Hi Bob! Every night I made another version – we couldn’t have more than one without getting crazy drunk all over again – and finally I got it right. Give each pitcher a BIG stir before you pour 7 oz. It is like having a big glass of fresh juice —- mmmmmm —– and then, oops. I have never attempted to make a weaker mai tai, just because mai tais are supposed to get you buzzy quickly — but I would do a little side-by-side experiment to see what you like best. May 24, 2014 @ ... Liqueurs & Cordials Premixed Cocktails Other … October 13, 2011 @ ), Kevin I'll be on island in 5 weeks to begin the Mai Tai … November 4, 2012 @ I am back on the mainland and have been trying to duplicate that recipe and haven’t been able to come close. http://beachbumberry.com/recipe-mai-tai.html, Molly Jacobson July 19, 2012 @ So last year I asked James (my husband and co-author of Top Maui Restaurants) to solve the problem. Molly Jacobson Yes, cutting the rum would make the drink weaker and turn it into more of a refreshing, lighter drink. dark rum POG (Passion, Orange, Guava) But I bet you can find it locally. TheBeav 21.5% vol Delivery FREE DELIVERY WHEN YOU SPEND £45 FREE COLLECTION FROM OUR RESTAURANT OR UNIT IN TRING Our standard next day (Monday to Friday) courier service is £5.00 … 3:17 am. Fill the remaining half gallon 1/3 1/3 and 1/3 with Captain Morgan’s, Malibu and Pineapple Juice. We come here every other year and immediately stop to have a Mai Tai. Enjoy the Mai Tai in either our 200ml or 500ml bottles 500ml bottles contain 5 drinks 200ml bottles contain 2 drinks Make sure you shake the bottle before drinking, pour over ice, stir for 20 seconds and enjoy. With the first sip, it takes me away to a remote tropical island, sitting in a beachfront Tiki bar, sipping this delicious cocktail. Mix well, pour over ice and serve with a lime wedge, pineapple slice and finish with aKraken dark rum floater and bruised mint leaves. Using Amaretto as a substitute is ok….a little “hot” to the taste and extra boozy of course, so I cut down on the rum volume just slightly. So, in this case, you would use one cup of Orgeat, two cups of pineapple juice, and so on. 12:10 pm. But have a question: Which of the ingredients would adjust, to include Bacardi Gold, Myer’s Dark, and Kraken Black Spiced rums? May 23, 2012 @ You’re smashed. September 21, 2014 @ My wife and I have our own list, called Kent’s Maui Must Do’s, that we share with all our friends that are heading to Maui. Would I also need to cut the orange curaçao in half? 1.5 oz. We’ll serve this at our next party. September 29, 2016 @ Wondering how either combination of those darks/light would fare compared to Bacardi Gold and Dark, specifically. In Search of the Ultimate Mai Tai We asked 10 of America's best bartenders to submit their finest recipe for the Mai Tai—and then blind-tasted them all to find the best of the best… light rum Have you ever experimented with other brand rums? Also … you can get canned guava juice online, if you must. of the alcohol mixture and 8 oz. No juice only freshly mulched fruit with light & dark rum, lime juice and Orgeat Syrup, which I will purchase by the case before I return home! Crush the mint leaves between your fingers and float on the top of the drink. Some people get mostly juice, others get mostly rum. It’s good to see you stop by. Here’s a great list of inexpensive rums you might want to play with. He wanted to take it a step further and create something balanced, new and fun. . 6:29 pm, donna zoghby Molly Jacobson of the juice mixture into a shaker and strain over the crushed ice. We’ll definitely be stopping by to sample his creations. 3 couples, renting a waterfront house on Alii, swimming pool, hot tub, the whole she-bang. I’ve never had the Goslings Black Seal, but I hear it’s yummy. With orange and pineapple juices? Hi Molly, Molly Jacobson Heres how to make a *real* mai tai: http://beachbumberry.com/recipe-mai-tai.html, In your shaker pour 1 ounce each fresh lime juice, Rhum Clément VSOP Martinique rum, and Appleton Estate Extra dark Jamaican rum; 1/2 ounce orange Curacao; 1/2 ounce Latitude 29 Formula Orgeat; and 1/4 ounce sugar syrup. Have a great time! This will give you lots of mai tais . December 2, 2016 @ I really liked it. August 20, 2011 @ The trick to making this recipe in quantity is making sure that you can mix the ingredients well before serving. 46.2%, A white rhum agricole made from freshly squeezed sugarcane juice grown in the south of the island of Martinique, this is slightly grassy with sea-salt notes and a touch of creaminess. We wheedled the bartender at this oceanfront restaurant into giving us the ingredient list (he wouldn’t divulge the recipe upon pain of losing his job, and to protect the innocent we won’t reveal where he works… although you could probably figure it out with a modicum of imagination). 11:40 am. Crafted Cocktails - Mai Tai Mix - 2 Pack - All natural ingredients like Passion Fruit, Orange, Guava and 100% Agave combine for great taste and only 60 calories per serving. Its funky, juicy tropical notes are accompanied by rich coffee bean, spice and chocolate. I have dealt with this in several ways in the past. But I’ve done it. The result is a delicious, complex spirit capable of holding its own as well as giving backbone to cocktails. We liked the unblended colors, and the fact that it was served on the rocks, rather than over shave ice. Next time, try the mint – it takes it to a whole new level! Rick Davis lime wedge to garnish. August 10, 2020 @ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 3:14 pm. Thanks Molly! This is the first ‘estate bottling’, made in collaboration with Velier. This is really great stuff. Maui Sunset Mai Tai (my own recipe and delicious)!!!! Patron Citronage is better then triple sec and not as sweet as Grand Marnier (nor as expensive) Goslings Black Seal Rum and Mount Gay Silver will do in a pinch. July 5, 2012 @ 5:51 pm. honey lilikoi foam. Hope that was clear! As the host I want to bring on the mai-tais as everyone arrives. Because there are so many different juices and syrups involved, the main part of the drink is often shaken before it’s poured over the ice. This recipe later changed to a blend of aged dark Jamaican rum and aged Martinique rhum. 6:24 am. Bacardi Gold and Dark would be your light and dark rums, respectively. … 5:13 am. 2:39 pm. This recipe serves two, but I can often make it three, because it’s so potent. Hi John! Aloha Molly! Molly Jacobson Navynursenm Very dry and with great acidity. It’s safe to say that the key to a good Mai Tai is the use of aged Jamaican rum, and below are some of our top recommendations. In fact, I’ve never even see canned. Thanks for sharing what is now my favorite Mai Tai recipe! Thanks for the great recipe. Details. We just did a family and friends taste test of 4 Mai Tai recipes (including some of the alternatives from the comments here). Of course I would buy Bacardi again it’s a classic. According to the legend, Victor Bergeron knocked together this cocktail following a request from friends to create something from a bottle of Wray & Nephew 17-Year-Old rum. December 2, 2016 @ I know Torani sells Orgeat but this syrup had the same makings: almond and orange flower water. Many bars will actually serve you pineapple juice and a little rum and coca cola and call it a mai tai! July 12, 2016 @ The float I think is really more about looks than about taste , LC 3 oz. what do you use? Learn how your comment data is processed. Cheers! We are heading back to Kahana for Spring Break and I can’t wait for my first Molly’s Mai Tai on the lanai. I personally don’t like Kraken, but I don’t really like most spiced rums — just a personal preference. December 17, 2013 @ 6:59 pm. A good Hawiian Mai Tai is layed dark on top. 11:57 am. I love the idea of refilling the water bottles. best mai tai recipe, Mai Tai It’s not a “true” Mai Tai per se…but definitely my go to cocktail when I’m on the islands or when I just need a little liquid aloha at home! housemade macadamia nut orgeat I say experiment and see what you think. Swami I’m very specific about the order, and the mixings, because I spent years looking and weeks testing, and this is the best way to make it. of Trader Vic's Dark Rum with the juice from one fresh lime and you have yourself Trader Vic's famous Mai Tai! But our perfect mai tai – which we’re calling Molly’s Maui Mai Tai – has a perfectly balanced fruit:rum ratio that we love. There is always tomorrow! 2 oz. First of all, figure out how many drinks you’re going to make. Pineapple Juice On the other hand, we are heading out right now to see if we can find the ingredients for “Molly’s.” P.S. Molly Jacobson Incorporating the key components of a good dose of rum, citrus, and exotic fruit flavours in the form of orgeat and orange curaçao, it’s a timeless combination which has gone from strength to strength since its creation in 1944 at Trader Vic’s bar in Los Angeles. "Taste the World" Trader Vic’s Original Formula Mai Tai Mix, celebrating 75 years of the Original Mai Tai®. Or liquid gold? the best mai tai by far! 6:41 am. Dave and I have been on a quest for the best Mai Tai. Thanks for any suggestions or tips. The Mai Tai is a classic cocktail from the tropical Tiki canon. Mix all above ingredients and pour over ice then add: By DJ H. Happy Hour Expert Level 3. Guests took a glass, added crushed ice with a ladle, and picked up a little bottle, SHOOK it well, and then poured the mai tai over the ice. 12:05 pm. 6:13 pm. I want try your recipe and already have a bottle of Goslings Black Seal, Kraken, and Abelton white rum. I agree with the layering, however I have used Kilo Kai spiced rum and it creates a drink that is even more dangerous than a regular Mai Tai. February 13, 2012 @ Any other menu suggestions are welcome. 12:26 pm, I love the PPSD campaign….poor Canadians. Put all liquid ingredients in cocktail shaker. June 25, 2019 @ Bill Horan Pour into a glass and top with the lilikoi foam. avril 2 2015, 5:52 pm. 6:30 pm. These single serving bottles are perfect. Which Bacardi would you use for the Dark rum; Gold or Black? Shop Chi Chi'S Mai Tai at the best prices. We come here every other year and immediately stop to have a Mai Tai. PS- making a batch for a 40th Wedding Anniversary Party this weekend! Shake cocktail shaker thoroughly, at least ten times. 4.0 out of 5 stars 19 $29.99 $ 29 . Do you know by how much the quantity of each ingredient would increase to accomplish this? Upon tasting his creation, his friends from Tahiti pronounced, ‘Maita’i roa a’e’ – ‘out of this world!’ – and the cocktail was thus christened the Mai Tai. Depending upon your taste, something in there might feel right to you. Bravo! Oily and creamy, with a long finish. This superb blend of 100% pot-still Jamaican rums from Clarendon and Long Pond is full of caramelised orange peel, cigar and nut aromas, with crisp citrus overtones on the palate accompanying fruity banoffee pie and pineapple flavours. August 17, 2012 @ And where on earth does one find all those rarified ingredients on the island of Kaua‘i?? 5:25 pm, Thank you is great sounding recipe ! Learn more. Claims Kukui, “Unlike other mai tai mixes that use corn syrup for sweetness, our Kukui Brand insures sweetness all the way through the drink because there is no settling of the sweetness to the bottom of the glass like with corn syrup.” Serve mai tais – people drink them down like fruit juice and are “socially lubricated” within minutes. I have this at parties or at home just to have with dinner. Pour into a glass packed with more crushed ice and garnish with a quarter of the juiced lime and a sprig of mint. July 19, 2013 @ Thank you for sharing, such a noble pursuit! Enjoy! Molly Jacobson May 23, 2014 @ Malibu Rum Sink your spent lime shell in the drink, and garnish with a mint sprig. A few months ago we had a mai tai so good that we fell off our chairs (not realizing you are already drunk after half a drink is the sign of a good mai tai). Drink through a straw. 2:23 am. fresh squeezed lime juice Answer 11 of 20: Hanalei Gourmet has had the best Mai Tais(IMO) on the island for some time. Or maybe … because I’m not such a spiced rum fan myself, try doing half dark and half spiced rums for the amount of dark rum in the recipe. a citrus juice (such as lime, orange or pineapple), orgeat syrup, orange curaçao liqueur, and a dark rum (for the float). The Mai Tai started as a rum cocktail so popular it supposedly depleted world rum supplies in the 1940s and '50s. Molly’s Maui Mai Tai: The Best Mai Tai Recipe We’ve Had Yet, Four Seasons: Best Breakfast Buffet on Maui, Watch a Mother Dolphin Give Birth in Hawaii, http://mauirestaurantsblog.com/mollys-maui-mai-tai/, http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/07/best-cheap-rum-for-cocktails-affordable-rum.html, Iron Chef Morimoto to Open Restaurant at Andaz, Best Cookie on Maui: at Fabiani’s in Kihei. Well for around 10 seconds juicy tropical notes are accompanied by rich coffee bean spice. 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