FIELD LOG
Mai Tai (Trader Vic's)
A Mai Tai is a taste of the tropics in a balanced and refreshing package. The rum takes center stage, offering a warm foundation with hints of caramel and vanilla. Lime juice cuts through the sweetness with a sharp citrusy tang, while orange curaçao adds a touch of orangey depth. Orgeat, a sweet almond syrup, brings in a nutty note and a smooth, luxurious mouthfeel. It’s all tied together with a subtle bitterness from the optional dash of Angostura bitters, making for a complex and satisfying sip.
Specimens & Components
Alcohol
- 2 oz Aged Jamaican Rum Appleton Estate 12-year-old or El Dorado 12-year-old
Citrus
- 0.75 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Orange Liqueur Orange Curaçao
Flavors & Sweeteners
- 0.5 oz Orgeat
- 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
Garnishes
Operational Procedure
- Shake all ingredients with ice and pour into glass with ice. Garnish.
Notes
My personal mix for Aged Jamaican Rums is 3 parts Worthy Park 109 and 1 part Smith & Cross.
Physical Fortification Analysis
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg