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Trader Vic's Mai Tai Recipe (2nd Hawaiian version)

Toward the end of the 1950s, the dependable supply of 15-year old J. Wray Nephew Jamaican rum had been interrupted, requiring Trader Vic to make private arrangements to provide rum of a similar quality under his own label.  Vic's new rum did not match the nutty flavor of the original J. Wray, leading him to substitute in 1 oz of nutty Martinique rum.  Also, to streamline production of the popular cocktail, each individual bar was ordered to pre-mix the Curacao, Orgeat, and Rock Candy Syrup.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Cocktail Recipes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail, mai tai, Trader Vic's
Servings: 1
Calories: 207kcal
Author: Olivia Norvang

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Trader Vic's Jamaican Rum (15 or 8 year-old)
  • 1 oz Martinique Rum
  • 1 oz Premixed Curacao Orgeat, Rock Candy Syrup
  • 1/8 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup cubed ice
  • 1 cup shaved ice

Instructions

  • Combine rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, rock candy syrup, lime juice, and cubed ice into a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously (and we mean VIGOROUSLY, it truly makes the difference between a good Mai Tai and a great Mai Tai).
  • Strain into an old fashioned glass over shaved ice.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 17mg | Sugar: 20g