Drink a Mai Tai in Bora Bora, French Polynesia

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The Mai Tai has all the makings of a Polynesian drink, however, it was actually created in the 1940s behind the bar at Trader Vic’s in Oakland, California. Although the Mai Tai’s origin is in the United States it is a classic Tiki-style drink. A perfect and refreshing summer cocktail that compliments a beach bound day in Bora Bora. The Mai Tai is a delightful tropical cocktail that shines in a Polynesian backdrop. The drink is fairly simple to make containing just a few ingredients: rum, limejuice, orange Curacao, simple syrup, and orgeat almond syrup. At the base of the drink is quality rum since the Mai Tai was created to highlight rum. Unfortunately, theWray & Nephew 17-year-old Jamaican rumused in the original drink is no longer produced. However, there are still plenty of delicious rums available that work remarkably well in this cocktail. It was first served in a double old-fashioned glass, but due to its Tahitian style it’s also served in a Tiki cup. Regardless of how the tropical cocktail is served it’s best enjoyed sipped through a straw.

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