Mai Tai
The mai tai is a classic tiki cocktail with disputed origins, often attributed to Victor Bergeron of Trader Vic’s. It is characterized by a balance of fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat, combined with a blend of white and aged rum. This drink is known for its crisp, citrusy flavor rather than being overly sweet, making it suitable for various occasions.
- ▪The mai tai is widely credited to Victor Bergeron, but some trace its roots to Donn Beach's tropical rum drinks.
- ▪A proper mai tai features fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat, with a focus on quality rum.
- ▪To make a large batch of mai tais, combine the ingredients in a pitcher and chill before serving.
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CookingMai TaiBy Rachel GurjarMay 29, 20264.4(32)Photo by Emma Fishman, food styling by Kat Boystova, prop styling by Allie WistArrowJump To RecipePrintAmong the most iconic tiki cocktails, the classic mai tai is widely credited to Victor Bergeron of Trader Vic’s, though some cocktail historians trace its roots to the tropical rum drinks pioneered by Donn Beach (a.k.a. Don the Beachcomber) a decade earlier. Whatever its origin, the drink has earned its place in the cocktail canon.Despite its reputation as a sugary beach-bar drink, a proper mai tai is crisp, citrusy, and unapologetically rum-forward—not neon-colored or overloaded with sweetened fruit juice.
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