The Search for the Ultimate Mai Tai
Traveling the Bay Area and beyond to find the best Mai Tai in the world! Tiki, cocktails, and adventures by Kevin Crossman
This was a riff on the Eastern Sour, a Trader Vic’s cocktail that features orange juice, lemon juice, orgeat, and bourbon. I thought I’d try it with rum instead.
2 ½ oz Orange Juice
¾ oz Lime Juice
½ oz Orgeat
1 oz Appleton Reserve Rum
1 oz Plantation Xaymaca Rum
This didn’t turn out as good as I thought it would. Perhaps lemon juice would have paired better with the orange. They can’t all be winners.
Mrs. Mai Tai has been binge watching Cheers and I’ve tuned in to a few myself. I used to love that show when it first aired and finally after 35 years I now often enter a bar where at least some of the people know my name (or at least my Instagram handle).
Cheers, Season 3, Episode 1: The Rebound
In the cold open, Cliff Clavin returns from a vacation in Florida and wants to tell people about his experience. He finds Coach who is very focused on making a cocktail in a blender, but the noise from the blender interrupts Cliff’s story. Finally, Cliff takes matters into his own hands before Coach asks “Anyone want a Mai Tai?”
New issue of Exotica Moderne!
A ray of sunshine is the new release of the magazine covering the tiki lifestyle, including artists, music, and essays. This time, I have a cocktail published which makes it three issues in a row with photos, an article, or a recipe. It makes me feel good to contribute this magazine. Head on over to House of Tabu and pick up your copy.
