Bill’s Famous Mai Tai

May 13, 2023May 13, 20230 14

Bill's Famous Mai Tai - A Refreshing Tropical Cocktail

by The Chefin Cocktail

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

5 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

270

Sugar

19g

Fat

Bill's Famous Mai Tai is a well-known tropical cocktail that's been popular since the 1940s. This cocktail was invented by Victor Bergeron, who owned the Trader Vic's restaurant in California. The Mai Tai was his signature drink and has been the go-to cocktail for generations of tropical cocktail enthusiasts. Packed with rum and sweetened with pineapple juice and sweet and sour mix, this cocktail is a refreshing and delightful drink that everyone will love.

Instructions

1.	In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the light rum, amber rum, orange Curacao liqueur, pineapple juice, and sweet and sour mix.
2.	Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to combine all ingredients.
3.	Strain the cocktail into a tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
4.	Float the dark rum over the top and garnish with a slice of pineapple and a cherry.

PROS

Bill’s Famous Mai Tai is a delicious and refreshing tropical cocktail, perfect for sipping on a hot summer day.

It’s a combination of sweet and sour flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

CONS

This cocktail is high in calories and alcohol, so it should be enjoyed in moderation.

It’s also not suitable for non-alcohol drinkers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cocktail isn’t particularly healthy, the pineapple juice used in the recipe may provide some health benefits.
Pineapple juice is a good source of vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system. It also contains bromelain, an enzyme that may aid in digestion.

	3/4 fluid ounce light rum
	3/4 fluid ounce amber rum
	3/4 fluid ounce orange Curacao liqueur
	3 fluid ounces pineapple juice
	2 fluid ounces sweet and sour mix
	3/4 fluid ounce dark rum