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Bitter Mai Tai
Just as it says on the tin! Recognisably a Mai Tai and bittersweet
Mike Beatty
18th May at 23:18
I will up the rum to a full ounce next time. A lot of orgeat, but surprisingly not too sweet. Very good drink.
7th February at 20:12
Really interesting, quite sweet. Made with Smith and Cross that is highly recognizable in the cocktail. I would repeat it with a more neutral rhum to see what happens.
28th October 2023 at 18:12
I floated a bar spoon of Wray and Nephew on top, possibly because I don't like Campari and it was nice. Still fonder of the original Mai Tai though.
25th June 2023 at 10:47
I have to say this was delicious, but less complex than the original Mai Tai. Fair bit Campari forward, which is pleasant, but doesn't stack up to multiple dimensions of the original.
11th May 2023 at 19:37
I always say that the easiest way to get someone into Campari is with a Jungle Bird. Once they're hooked I say switch them up to a Bitter Mai Tai. Bolder and more bitter but still very much tiki. A complex and truly delicious riff.
13th March 2023 at 21:00
surprisingly, the campari doesn't take over and goes really well with the orgeat. I used Smith & Cross, too and highly recommend it.
18th February 2023 at 03:30
Took Erik's advice and used Smith and Cross navy strength pot still rum. Fantastic!
10th September 2022 at 17:01
Nice cocktail! Benefits from an overproofed rum! Tried it with Plantation O.F.T.D. with great results!