Cocktails

Mai Tai

United States

A tiki classic of rum, lime, orange curaçao, and orgeat, invented at Trader Vic's in Oakland.

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What it is

A closer look at Mai Tai.

A tiki classic of rum, lime, orange curaçao, and orgeat, invented at Trader Vic's in Oakland.

What to look for

Know it when you find it.

The lime and orgeat should balance the rum — sweet, tart, and strong; a proper one is never overly syrupy.

Where it belongs

Origins and
traditions.

Food rarely respects a border. These are the places the dataset connects most strongly to Mai Tai.

Native to

United States

Country-wide tradition

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Names around the table

One food, more than one name.

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