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The classic Mai Tai is one of the most beautifully simple, yet complex-tasting tiki cocktails. Sadly, like many a classic cocktail, the Mai Tai has been re-invented over the decades as a cheap, fruity punch that bears little resemblance to the original.

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A smoky mezcal twist to the classic Mai Tai. The Mezcal Mai Tai replaces the Martinique Rhum Agricole used in Trader Vic's Mai Tai recipes. As with Rhum Agricole, mezcals have earthy grassy notes, so they can work very well in cocktails that would use rhum agricole primarily. The smoky flavour profile of the mezcal can be quite overwhelming so I recommend you use a Dark rum that has a strong molasses taste.

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The Mango Mai Tai is a sweet, tangy, and refreshing cocktail with a hint of tartness from the lime juice. The mango flavor is prominent, while the rum adds a subtle warmth and depth to the drink.

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the passion fruit mai - tai cocktail is garnished with mint

The Passion Fruit Mai Tai is a tropical twist on the classic Mai Tai, blending the exotic flavor of passion fruit with the refreshing notes of mint, lime, and rum. This vibrant cocktail is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy, with layers of complexity that transport you to a sunny beach with every sip.

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This blue coconut mai tai is a little far from the authentic original, but I can’t pass up an opportunity to use blue curaçao in a tasteful way. The color is seriously next level, and the fact that it tastes better than it looks is a bonus!

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Cocktail Mai Tai with Light rum, dark rum, Orange Curacao, almond syrup, lime, ice cubes, pineapple, mint. Download a free preview or high-quality Adobe Illustrator (ai), EPS, PDF, SVG vectors and high-res JPEG and PNG images.

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There are two original Mai Tai recipes - this is the Trader Vic's version. But ever since, bartenders have been tweaking this recipe, so feel free to experiment. Whatever you come up with, it will be a delicious fruity rum cocktail.

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two glasses filled with orange juice and garnished with an orange slice on the rim

The original mai tai recipe was a simple affair, combining fresh lime juice and simple syrup with almond-scented orgeat, orange curaçao, and aged pot-still rum. We've made some swaps in this rendition of the classic cocktail. Shaken and served on the rocks with an orange slice for garnish, it’s a fruity but balanced take on the original.

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