My Mai Tai

Name: My Mai Tai
Ingredients: 0.75 oz Havana Club Anejo Rum; 0.75 oz Kraken Spiced Rum; 0.5 oz Cointreau; 1.0 oz Pineapple Juice; 1.0 oz Lime Juice; 0.5 bar spoon Maraschino Cherry Syrup; 3 dash(es) Orange Bitters

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By Ernie Pao

Submitted on: May 7, 2023

Seasonal

Signatures

Cuba meets the US in this blend of dark rums for this riff on a Mai Tai. The rich flavors of Havana Club Añejo rum accented with the spices from the Kraken Spiced Rum mix perfectly together with the various citrus ingredients in this cocktail. Be sure not to overuse the cherry syrup or you’ll have a very sweet treat! A wonderful cocktail to sip on any spring or summer day. Enjoy! 🍸

Ingredients

0.75 oz
Havana Club Anejo Rum

0.75 oz
Kraken Spiced Rum

0.5 oz
Cointreau

1.0 oz
Pineapple Juice

1.0 oz
Lime Juice

0.5 bar spoon
Maraschino Cherry Syrup

3 dash(es)
Orange Bitters

Instructions

Garnish

Pineapple wedge, Pineapple leaves, Maraschino Cherry, Fresh Lime Wheel

Build

Shake & Strain

Glass

Old Fashioned/Rocks

Estimated strength

About 15% ABV (estimate)

By Ernie Pao

Mixologist, Bar Service Owner

Mixologist and business owner based in Vancouver, BC. I started off as a cocktail enthusiast but eventually turned my passion for creating drinks into a side job. I have a professional career but have been working on the side at a local country club restaurant and catering companies to hone my craft. I am in the process of starting up a bar services company so stay tuned! I enjoy making modern and classic drinks often with my own spin on things. Typically, I used quality spirits and fresh ingr...

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1. Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. 2. Shake and strain into a rocks glass. 3. Garnish and serve!

Editor's Note

A split base of aged and spiced rum gives this Mai Tai riff a warm, spicy backbone. Pineapple juice and a touch of cherry syrup replace traditional orgeat for a fruit-forward, accessible take.