SIGNATURE MAI TAI

[@SkipperTed44]

This one looks really good. Thanks for sharing.

[@BellyUpBar]

I have been ordering Mai Tais from some of the best bars in the U.S.A. for over 50 years (began with Trader Vic's), and this one always tastes like what I have come to expect. But, there are many others (see my videos) that are also excellent candidates! I won't publish a Mai Tai that I have not first vetted and found to be worthy. Thanks for commenting. Keep watching!

[@miksologia]

Any specific reason for using the Bols? It's not considered to be a good quality brand.

[@BellyUpBar]

Bols has a good balance of sweet and orange and comes in at 60 proof (as compared to 80 for the dryer Pierre Ferrand). I use it in Mai Tais when I am trying to adhere as closely as possible to the original. Narrative from Trader Vic’s 1972 Bartender’s Guide: “17 YO Wray & Nephew from Jamaica, golden in color, medium bodied…”. “I took a fresh lime, added some (?) orange curaçao from Holland, a dash (1/4 oz) of rock candy syrup, and a dollop (1 heaping TBSP = ½ oz) of French orgeat for its subtle almond flavor…into shaved ice, shook it vigorously…half the lime shell for color, and a branch of fresh mint…” - Since Bols (one of the oldest distillers in Holland) is now made in USA under license, I am not sure of its 1944 era authenticity. Senior is way too strong, and Pierre is not quite sweet enough, Combier is 80 proof and a pleasantly very strong orange. DeKuyper is about the same as Bols (60 proof, made in USA now). Thanks for your Comment and keep watching...