The history of the mai tai.

A Mai Tai is a cocktail made of rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice, usually served with a garnish of a cherry and an orange slice.

Mai Tai Cocktail

The Mai Tai was invented in 1944 by Victor J. Bergeron, also known as "Trader Vic". Trader Vic's Mai Tai is one of the most well known and iconic cocktails in the world. The Mai Tai first gained popularity in the 1950's, when it was featured in several Hollywood movies such as "South Pacific" and "From Here to Eternity". The Mai Tai continued to be a popular cocktail throughout the 1960's and 1970's, and remains a popular choice among bartenders and cocktail lovers today. There are many different recipes for the Mai Tai, but the original recipe calls for rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. The rum is the most important ingredient in the Mai Tai, and should be a good quality, dark rum. The Curaçao liqueur adds a sweet and citrusy flavor to the cocktail, while the orgeat syrup adds a rich, almond-like flavor. The lime juice is used to balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients, and to give the Mai Tai a refreshing tartness. Garnishes for the Mai Tai typically include a cherry and an orange slice, but feel free to get creative and use any fruit or herb that you think would complement the flavors of the cocktail. Now that you know all about the history and origin of the Mai Tai, it's time to mix up a batch of your own!

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