Mai Tai Cocktail
The Mai Tai is an elegant tropical cocktail that magnifies the flavour profile of the Appleton Estate 8 Year Old Reserve.
What's In a Mai Tai?
Ingredients, Recipe and Serving Suggestions
What's In a Mai Tai?
Ingredients, Recipe and Serving Suggestions
| 2 parts 2 Oz 6 Cl | Appleton Estate® 8 Years Old Reserve |
| 0.5 Parts 0.5 Oz 1.5 CL | Fresh lime juice |
| 0.5 Parts 0.5 Oz 1.5 Cl | Orange Curacao® |
| 0.5 parts 0.5 Oz 1.5 Cl | Orgeat (almond) syrup |
| 1 | Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice (crushed and cubes). |
| 2 | Shake until chilled and pour into a double old fashioned glass. |
| 3 | Garnish with one lime shell and fresh mint sprig. |
Serve in a double old fashioned glass, Sip slowly, allowing the flavors to unfold and transport you to the enchanting streets of Jamaica.
A Dash OfHistory: TheOrigins Of TheMai Tai
The legend says that the Mai Tai was originally created in 1944 with Appleton Estate 17 Year Old (J. Wray & Nephew at the time) by Victor Bergeron, who wanted to create a cocktail for a friend from Tahiti. After just one sip, the friend exclaimed “Maitai roa ae!” which means “Out of this world, the best!”.
The name stuck and the Mai Tai became so successful that stocks of both the 17 and 15-year-old J. Wray & Nephew rum were quickly exhausted.
a reserved spirit with a
sociable attitude
Appleton Estate 8 Years Old Reserve is perfect for sipping or transforming ordinary drinks into extraordinary cocktails.
Always add
A dash of Joy
We are always looking for unique flavours that speak to the heart of Jamaica, ingredients and aromas that complement our rum bouquet and celebrate the spirit of our land. That’s why enjoying a cocktail made with Appleton Estate means savouring the perfect mix of passion, excellence, and joy.