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Rye Tai

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (29)
Rye Tai image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Straight rye whiskey (100 proof /50% alc./vol.)
1⁄2 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
1⁄6 fl oz Amaro Montenegro
1⁄6 fl oz Licor 43 Original liqueur
3⁄4 fl oz Pineapple juice (chilled)
3⁄4 fl oz Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
7 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Double old-fashioned

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of pineapple wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE first 6 ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.
  3. FLOAT dashes of aromatic bitters.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with pineapple wedge on rim.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Rye Tai contains 222 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.9 standard drinks
  • 18.73% alc./vol. (37.47° proof)
  • 26.6 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created in 2017 by Nick Brown at The Spaniard in Manhattan, New York City, and influenced by the Rye Tai served at the Claremont in Oakland, California, which Paul Stubblebine, a fellow Discerning Drinker, brought to my attention and suggested adding Licor 43.

Rye Tai
2 oz Rye whiskey
¾ oz Orgeat syrup
¾ oz Pineapple juice
¾ oz Lemon juice
Top with 6-10 dashes of Angostura bitters.

Original recipe, Nick Brown, 2017?


The original "Rye-Tai" was perhaps created by Sother Teague and is included in his 2018 book I'm Just Here for the Drinks.

Rye-Tai
1 oz fresh lime juice
.5 oz orgeat
.5 oz Cointreau
1 oz Rittenhouse Rye
1 oz Old Overholt Rye

Sother Teague, I'm Just Here for the Drinks, 2018

More cocktails by Nick Brown

Review

A rye whiskey-based, word-play riff on a classic Mai Tai with pineapple, citrus and herbal notes.

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Comments & Discussion

Rob de Santos Premium Member
A fascinating drink. I wasn't sure what to expect but this definitely exceeded expectations and has a nice balance of flavors. The bitter ingredients balance the sweet and sour almost perfectly.
score: 1
Mike Jameson
Didn't have any Amaro so I had to substitute Jagermeister instead, also omitted the bitters since last time I found them too distracting and bled into the drink too quickly instead of properly floating. But otherwise an amazing drink ;).
score: 1
Rob San
Cool rye tiki... will make this again! Floated the Angostura for presentation & it calmed the sweetness of the orgeat & 2 liqueurs after I stirred it in.
score: 1
Menno Wiebe
The instructions leave me a bit puzzled. Ingredients #5 and #6 don't appear in the list. Shake with first four, right?
score: 2
Andrew Gelb Premium Member
It is confusing and I would guess it is a typo. When I make it someday soon, I'll add and shake the first 6 ingredients and then attempt to float the Angostura bitters. Cheers!
score: 0
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks for bringing to my attention. Now corrected.
score: 1
Steven Jepson Premium Member
I do love a good Mai Tai so this intrigued me.
Used a Kryo Finnish Rye Whisky (this is an excellent and personally superior alternative to American Rye's).
I was surprised how long it took for the rye to kick in - a really balanced and smooth drink.
A really good whisky alternative to a Mai Tai.
score: 1
Frederic D. Premium Member
I am in no position to dispute your assertion, having never tried Kryo, but I find the claim that it is superior to all American rye whiskeys both bold and intriguing. What makes it so great, if I may ask?
score: 2
Steven Jepson Premium Member
a taste test with my son and myself - but tastes are personal.
score: 1

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