How to make a Mai Tai by Faz Pleasanton

[Paullee000]

I agree with the others. This is not a "traditional" Mai Tai, however, this is what you'll typically get in the bars now when you order a "mai tai" because this is what they teach at the bartending schools. I've seen their recipe book and they're horrendous.

I see you've replaced the creme de almond with cranberry juice to get the color. I prefer that over grenadine (I've seen others do this =/).

But ya, a little too heavy on the juice for this version of the mai tai; glass shouldn't overflow.

[wingoversteve]

In no way whatsoever is that a Mai Tai. Once again a

[wingoversteve]

In no way whatsoever is that a Mai Tai. Once again a

[rickyfnb]

should not fill full glass!

[liquidblues]

A mai tai doesn't have orange juice, cranberry, or pineapple juice.

A Mai Tai has:

Jamaican Rum (and yes, it does matter what rum you use)

Orgeat Syrup

Curacao

Rock candy syrup

Juice of a lime

This is a drink you get on a cruise ship, name it what you want, but it's not a Mai Tai.