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The Mai Tai

Created in 1944 by Trader Vic this classic cocktail has been “improved” so much, the modern cocktail only shares one trait with the original - Rum. We use a very dark and a lightly spiced Rum to approximate Vic’s original Rum of choice. Enjoy this cocktail any night of the week. 1 oz Lime Juice 1 oz Dark Rum 1 oz Light Rum 1/2 oz Orange Curacao 1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup Garnish: Mint Sprig To Build: Combine all the ingredients except garnish in a shacker. Shack to chil and double strain into a Doub

Published June 15, 2015Updated December 24, 2025DUN Team1 min read

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Created in 1944 by Trader Vic this classic cocktail has been “improved” so much, the modern cocktail only shares one trait with the original - Rum.

We use a very dark and a lightly spiced Rum to approximate Vic’s original Rum of choice. Enjoy this cocktail any night of the week.

1 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Dark Rum
1 oz Light Rum
1/2 oz Orange Curacao
1/2 oz Orgeat Syrup
Garnish: Mint Sprig

To Build:
Combine all the ingredients except garnish in a shacker. Shack to chil and double strain into a Double Old Fashion Glass with crushed ice and garnish.

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