Cocktails
Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version)
Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) is a cocktail made with Dark Rum, Orange Curacao, Fresh Lime Juice (Reserve 1/2 Lime Shell For Garnish), and Orgeat Syrup. The listed recipe is shaken and served in a Old-Fashioned Glass.
Nutrition information is not yet available for this drink.
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How hard is it to make?
Why: 6 ingredients, shaken drink, requires shaker
Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.
Ingredients
- 2.0 ozDark rumBase Spirit
- 1.0 ozOrange curacaoLiqueur Modifier
- 2.0 ozFresh lime juice (reserve 1/2 lime shell for garnish)Juice
- 4.0 ozOrgeat SyrupSweetener
- to tasteRock candy syrup or simple syrupSweetener
- 1 garnishFresh mint sprig; pineapple wedge skewered with maraschino cherryGarnish
How to Make It
- Shake ingredients without ice.Shaken
- Strain into ice-filled old-fashioned glass.Strain
- Garnish with lime shell, mint, and skewered pineapple and cherry.Garnish
How to Serve
- Glass
- Old-Fashioned Glass
- Temperature
- Chilled
- Ice
- Ice
- Method
- Shaken
Serving tips
Serving tips
Serve Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) cold and taste the citrus balance before adding extra sugar. Fresh citrus usually makes the biggest difference. It is commonly matched with seafood, ceviche, salads style pairings.
Taste
What does Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) taste like?
Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) is bright and tart, with citrus carrying much of the first impression. Sweetness and dilution need to balance the sharpness.
Primary flavours
Supporting notes
Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.
Estimated sensory profile
Practical notes
When to choose it
How to decide if Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) is right for you
Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) is best when you want brightness and a clean tart edge. Choose it if citrus balance matters more than richness, creaminess or heavy sweetness. The listed serve is about 12.4% ABV, so strength is part of the decision.
Skip if
Skip Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) if...
Skip Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) if tart citrus is not what you want. Sour-style drinks rely on acidity, so they can feel sharp when you are looking for richness or sweetness.
Diet & lifestyle
Compatible, based on the listed ingredients
May be limited
Not compatible
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Reviewed ingredient substitutions
Dark Rum2.0 oz
Orange Curacao1.0 oz
Orgeat Syrup4.0 oz
Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.
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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.
Frequently asked questions
- How strong is a Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version)?
- The published Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) recipe contains alcohol, but a calculated ABV is not currently available. Check the listed spirit and liqueur measures above rather than treating missing ABV data as an alcohol-free claim.
- Can I make a Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) at home?
- Yes. The Mai-Tai (Trader Vic Version) uses 6 ingredients, making it more involved to prepare at home. You will need a Old-Fashioned Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.