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Misty’s Maui Mai Tais

Misty’s Maui Mai Tais

When we lived in Maui, Dave worked four 10 hr days, Monday to Thursday. Every Thursday a group of Dave’s co-workers would meet at Margarita’s Restaurant and Lounge for drinks.

We didn’t go often as we were one of the married couples with children but when we did go, our favorite bartender Misty would make us the best Mai Tais!

Unfortunately, Margarita’s closed down several years ago and we can only hope that Misty moved on to bigger and better things.

When we recently returned to Maui on vacation we tried different Mai Tais when we went out to eat but none were as good as the one that Misty served us all those years ago. So I set out to recreate the recipe as best I could from memories of watching Misty mix them.

So Misty if you’re out there and happen to read this, we’ve named this version for you… in fond memory of good times!

 

Misty’s Maui Mai Tais

Photo of all the ingredients for Mistys Maui Mai Tais

To make one Mai Tai:

  • 2 tbsp amber rum
  • 1 tbsp triple sec
  • 1 tsp orgeat syrup
  • 1/4 tsp grenadine
  • 1/2 tsp organic cane sugar
  • 1/4 c of orange juice
  • 1 tbsp dark rum

 

Mix first six ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake well.

Or if you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar works perfectly!

Photo of the bottles of ingredient for Misty's Maui Mai Tais along with the mix that has been added to a mason jarTo make 3/4 of a mason jar full of Mai Tai mix, you’ll need to multiple the above recipe by 6.

I’ve done the math for you!

  • 3/4 c amber rum
  • 3/8 c triple sec (1/4 c plus 2 tablespoons)
  • 2 tbsp orgeat syrup
  • 1 tbsp plus 1/2 tsp grenadine
  • 1 tbsp organic cane sugar
  • 1 1/2 c of orange juice

 

Pour the Mai Tai mixture into a glass pitcher, add ice cubes to your glasses and garnish with half a slice of orange.

Mai Tai mix in a pitcher with glasses filled with ice and garnished with orange slices and cherries on a wicker serving tray

The pitcher of Mai Tai mix in the photograph above used 2 of the mason jar mixes (or 12 times the recipe for a single 8 oz glass.)

Don’t forget to add a maraschino cherry to each glass!

Close up photo of Pitcher of Mai Tai mix, bottle of dark rum and glasses ready to be filled

As presentation is part of the fun of drinking a cocktail like this… carry your drink tray out on to the lanai or wherever your guests have gathered.

Pour the Mai Tai mix over the ice filled glasses.

Misyt's Maui Mai Tai being poured over the ice in a glass with filled glasses in the background

Top with 1 tbsp of dark rum.

One tablespoon of dark run being added to a glass with the Mai Tai mix

Serve and enjoy a taste of the tropics!

3 glasses Mai Tais being served on a wicker tray

Your guests can decide if they would like to drink the Mai Tai as served or stir in that top layer of dark rum.

 

A word of caution though… these are potent drinks! Please drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive… NOT even one!

 

 

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Collage image with top image of Misty's Maui MaiTai Mix being poured into a glass and bottom image of a tablespoon of dark rum being added to the top of the glass

 

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4 Comments

  • Mary Anne
    January 15, 2018 5:28 pm

    Definitely a taste of warmth! Sure would be welcome here at -17C temps and a wind chill of who-knows-what-cold.

  • QuiltShopGal
    December 30, 2017 12:19 pm

    They look yummy. I’m alergic to pineapple, but looking forward to making your version of Mai Tais with orange juice.

    QuiltShopGal
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  • mary
    December 30, 2017 9:36 am

    Those sound perfect for the start of a new year. All I need now is the sandy beach and a few Kona winds blowing my way. However, our mid 80 temps here do help!

  • Rachel
    December 30, 2017 6:35 am

    Goodness, yes, I’m sure they would be potent. Especially as one doesn’t tend to have much in the way of food with cocktails…. But delicious!

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