What is in a Mai Tai alcoholic drink?
Rum
Mai Tai/Main alcohol
The Mai Tai is one of the most famous Tiki drinks in the world. Composed of rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice and orgeat (a nuanced almond syrup), it’s held sway over cocktail enthusiasts and Tiki aficionados for decades. It even enjoyed a star turn in the Elvis film “Blue Hawaii.”
How much alcohol is in a Mai Tai?
Mai-Tai — (26.2%, 6oz in volume, 1.57oz alcohol)
Where can I find orgeat?
It’s worth looking for orgeat syrup in your neighborhood liquor store, and calling around to see if you can find it farther afield. I’ve also found it on amazon.com! (That’s a link to an imported brand, Teisseire, which is very, very good.) You might also find orgeat syrup in your supermarket, believe it or not.
What are the strongest cocktails?
Strongest Mixed Drinks
- Zombie.
- Long Island Iced Tea.
- Aunt Roberta.
- Martini.
- Negroni.
- Sazerac.
- Liquid Cocaine.
- Jungle Juice.
What can I replace Orgeat with?
What can I use to replace orgeat syrup?
- Almond Syrup. Almond syrup will vary in flavor depending on the brand, but it’s usually sweet with a concentrated almond flavor and aroma.
- Almond Extract.
- Amaretto.
- Crème de noyaux.
- Orzata syrup.
- Homemade orgeat recipe.
- Almond Milk.
- Falernum.
What kind of drink is a Mai Tai?
The mai tai is the iconic tiki drink and has dominated cocktail menus since the 1940s. As rum cocktails go, it’s fruity, unabashedly tropical, and packs a heftier wallop than its carefree cousin, the daiquiri.
What kind of juice do they drink in Thailand?
Orange juice in Thailand, like the food here, combines the two distinct flavors of both salty and sweet, making for an interesting combination. If you have a sweet tooth then you cannot leave Thailand without having a bottle of sugarcane juice.
What kind of Curacao is in a Mai Tai?
The Mai Tai is one of the most famous Tiki drinks in the world. Composed of rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice and orgeat (a nuanced almond syrup), it’s held sway over cocktail enthusiasts and Tiki aficionados for decades. It even enjoyed a star turn in the Elvis film “Blue Hawaii.”
What’s the best way to make a Mai Tai?
Fill an old-fashioned glass with 1 cup crushed ice. Set aside in the freezer. Combine light rum, gold rum, orange Curacao, orgeat, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add 1 cup ice, cover and shake until chilled. Strain into the chilled old-fashioned glass. Top with dark rum. Garnish with a wedge of pineapple and a maraschino cherry.
