Video: Mai Tai Cocktail

Bring happy hour home with a traditional Mai Tai recipe. In this video, you’ll learn how to make the original Mai Tai using fresh lime juice and light and dark rums—no pre-made mixes. Mixing a Mai Tai is as easy as a day at the beach. Think of it as a rum-based take on the classic margarita—both call for Triple Sec and lime juice—but then the Mai Tai goes in a distinctly tropical direction with the addition of two kinds of rum. You’ll see how to garnish this Tahitian treasure and discover the perfect cocktail glass for serving your Mai Tais. You’ll also uncover the amazing story behind this delicious tropical cocktail—It’s “mai tai roa e!” Get top-rated cocktail recipes.