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Well Oiled Mai Tai

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Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Caribbean blended rum aged 6-10 years
1⁄4 fl oz Falernum liqueur
1⁄2 fl oz Monin Almond (Orgeat) Syrup
3⁄4 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2 dash Angostura Aromatic Bitters

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How to make

Glass

Photographed in a Kahiko MaiTai Black 12oz

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of half lime shell, mint sprigs, skewered pineapple cube and Luxardo Maraschino Cherry fruit stick.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. STRAIN into glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with half lime shell, mint sprigs bouquet, and fruit stick.

Flavour Profile

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

Nutrition:

One serving of Well Oiled Mai Tai contains 245 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 17.48% alc./vol. (34.95° proof)
  • 19.8 grams of pure alcohol

Allergens:

Recipe contains the following allergens:

  • Orgeat (almond) sugar syrup (2:1) — Nuts

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

History

Adapted from a drink created by Craig Toone at Kuckoo Boutique Bar, Newton-le-Willows, England. Craig's drink was inspired by the Tiki Margarita, and he told us. "I looked at cross-breeding two other well-known classics. Therefore, I present the bastard love child of a Mai Tai and Corn & Oil ... Genes carried forward are falernum in place of triple sec and a dash of Angostura bitters to the basic Trader Mai Tai recipe."

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Review

A quality falernum adds complex clove-led flavours to a classic Trader Vic Mai Tai.

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Comments & Discussion

Loz Horner
Delicious.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Excellent summer drink. I think Mikes suggestion of adding some curacao could result in an even better cocktail. One only would have to balance the sugar content, maybe be cutting down the orgeat.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Used a Barbados amber rum as Barbados does not allow sugar adulteration. Since we still have fresh strawberries, used some as a garnish. Wonderfully refreshing.
score: 2
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Always a good go to. Loving this `breed'.
score: 2
Mike Beatty
1/4 oz of orange curacao is a nice addition
score: 2
Frederic D. Premium Member
Made again, this time with a full measure of Appleton Estate 12 and my homemade pistachio orgeat. I think I like this version better. This orgeat is a bit nuttier, and the aged rum adds a nice depth that was lacking in my first attempt.
score: 3
Frederic D. Premium Member
A very nice drink indeed. I used an even split of Smith & Cross and Appleton Estate, Liber & Co orgeat, and Tipplemans falernum syrup. Rich, spicy, and complex, but with the underlying almond smoothness from the orgeat.
score: 2
Loïc Pierre
Tried with home made falernum (from agricole rum), home made Orgeat, and Smith and Cross jamaican rum. Very, very complex and spicy, very enjoyable. Would like to try it with a more neutral rum, it's the second time I use Smith and Cross and the second time I find that it gives a very strong profile to the drink.
score: 2
Peter M Premium Member
This is delicious! Rich and full-bodied while simultaneously refreshing with the lime, and then clove/spice thrown into the mix for complexity! I used Bacardi 8, Velvet Falernum, and Liber & Co. Orgeat.
score: 1
Matt Premium Member
Spice of falernum improves (IMO) the Mai Tai - very nice!
score: 1

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