Mai Tai
The classic tiki rum sour shown three ways. Basic leans on supermarket gold rum and bottled mixers, while the ultimate splits aged and Jamaican rums with house orgeat for a proper Trader Vic finish.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Contains alcohol
Budget version
Gold rum, bottled lime and a splash of orange squash.
Per serving£1.90
Total cost£1.90
Time4 min
Ingredients for 1
- 50 ml supermarket gold rum
- 15 ml bottled lime juice
- 10 ml orange squash , concentrated
- 10 ml sugar syrup
- 1 handful ice cubes
- 1 slice lime , to garnish
Method
- Fill a tumbler with ice cubes.
- Add the rum, bottled lime juice, orange squash and sugar syrup.
- Stir well for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Garnish with a lime slice and serve.
Equipment
- tumbler
- bar spoon
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Gold rum, bottled lime and a splash of orange squash.
Better
Dark rum, fresh lime, triple sec and a nutty almond syrup.
Ultimate
Split aged and Jamaican rums, house orgeat and a dusting of grated nutmeg.