Mai Tai is a Tahitian phrase meaning 'the best', and is used to describe a family of cocktails that first became popular in the 1950s. The basic Mai Tai mix consists of dark and light rum, triple sec, almond syrup, Amaretto and lime juice. Variations may also include tequila, orange juice, Grenadine or lemonade. The mixture is shaken and strained into a Highball glass filled with crushed ice, then the spent lime shell is also added.
Mai Tais are thought to have been invented by Trader Vic in the 1940s, although some sources claim that Donn Beach invented the cocktail in 1932.
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