Mai Tai mix at the grocery store - Tiki Drinks and Food

SOM SON OF MOTHRA Member Joined: Jul 20, 2004 Posts: 200	SOM SON OF MOTHRA Posted posted on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:30 PM Yes the Mr and Mrs T stuff has been out, at least in Southern Cali, for several years now. If you haven't tried it, don't even bother. It's a bland syrup mess. You might as well pour rum in Aunt Jamima syrup and serve over your pancakes. The Trader Vics is okay at best. Fresh limes is the key to cutting through the sweetness of it. And I find that it's better to add lime to taste. I often find one isn't enough. A solid ounce and a half is a good place to start. It is true that the best Mai Tais are hand made, but if you're entertaining a bunch of guests, it's great. And if you're ashamed that you're using a mix, just rip the lable off and tell everyone that it's your secret blend. Cheers!

Yes the Mr and Mrs T stuff has been out, at least in Southern Cali, for several years now. If you haven't tried it, don't even bother. It's a bland syrup mess. You might as well pour rum in Aunt Jamima syrup and serve over your pancakes. The Trader Vics is okay at best. Fresh limes is the key to cutting through the sweetness of it. And I find that it's better to add lime to taste. I often find one isn't enough. A solid ounce and a half is a good place to start. It is true that the best Mai Tais are hand made, but if you're entertaining a bunch of guests, it's great. And if you're ashamed that you're using a mix, just rip the lable off and tell everyone that it's your secret blend. Cheers!

Post #103403 by SON OF MOTHRA on Thu, Jul 22, 2004 12:30 PM