Mai Thai

Rum | Orgeat | Curacao | Pineapple | Lime

A Mai Tai is a classic, high-alcohol Tiki cocktail made with rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and orgeat syrup (almond), often garnished with mint. Created in the 1940s by Trader Vic in California, its name means "good" in Tahitian. It is known for a complex, nutty, and citrusy flavor profile rather than being overly sweet. It was likely created by Victor "Trader Vic" Bergeron in 1944. The name comes from the Tahitian word maita'i, which means "good" or "excellence".