Garnish:
Pineapple wedge
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.
| 1 1/2 fl oz | Light white rum (charcoal-filtered 1-4 years old) |
| 1/2 fl oz | Luxardo Apricot Albicocca Liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Grand Marnier or other cognac orange liqueur |
| 1/2 fl oz | Pear & cognac liqueur |
| 3 fl oz | Pineapple juice (freshly extracted/pressed/squeezed) |
| 3/4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
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Review:
Not quite the best, but this long, fruity thirst quencher isn't half bad.
History:
Discovered in 2003 at Booly Mardy's, Glasgow, Scotland. Cocktail aficionados will be familiar with the Tahitian phrase Mai Tai - Roa Ae, or 'out of this world - the best', which gave the Mai Tai its name. This cocktail means simply 'the best'.
Nutrition:
One serving of Roa Ae contains 250 calories.
Alcohol content:
- 1.9 standard drinks
- 13.14% alc./vol. (26.28° proof)
- 26.6 grams of pure alcohol
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