Post #252834 by Chip and Andy on Thu, Sep 7, 2006 8:47 AM

Trader Vic would call you a Dirty Stinker for saying that.

As to the Tahitian translation part of the story, it is plausible. Some Haole back from the islands who knew enough of the language to get by, but not native speakers.... I buy it.

As to the recipe, I would agree. But, I would like to add the caveat that there are not a lot of 'original' drinks as there are only so many ingredients and only so many ways to put them together. My opinion is that the 'original' Mai-Tai was something put together to showcase a specific rum. You can test this theory yourself by making a Mai-Tai with only one rum. Obviously you would want to use a good rum... And I think you will find that the recipe for the Mai-Tai makes a great stage to showcase a good quality rum.

That is my two cents worth.....