Post #322010 by traderjoshua on Mon, Jul 30, 2007 1:06 PM

My version of the mai tai uses Cruzan rums, simply because of their price and availability. I'm no expert, and certainly new to tiki mixology, but I think Cruzan makes a perfectly respectable rum with brilliant flavour. The black strap is a welcome snappy, nutty feature in this mai tai.

I haven't been able to stop drinking these lately.

1 oz. cruzan estate diamond 5 year rum
1 oz. cruzan black strap rum
1/2 oz. DeKyuper or Bols Orange Curacao
1/2 oz. Trader Vic's Orgeat Syrup (I pay shipping from TV's website, and its worth it)
1/4 oz. Trader Vic's Rock Candy Syrup
Juice of 1 medium lime
Crushed ice

P.s. I love my boston shaker. mix in your drink glass and only one part to clean. Brilliant!