Post #372736 by Chip and Andy on Wed, Apr 9, 2008 6:22 PM

On 2008-04-09 14:52, jingleheimerschmidt wrote:

I would think that if you wanted, you could keep a pre-mixed bottle of rum, Curacao, orgeat and SS in your fridge, and then just squeeze one ounce of lime juice to make yourself a Mai Tai.

Would it really need to go in the fridge? Orgeat and the SS (well, if you're at least using TV rock candy) never go in the fridge.

I am curious about premixing all but limes. I go for a 2 week surf trip in the fall and bring all of the bottles to mix mai tais. It begins to take up a bunch of space.

It doesn't 'have' to go in the coldbox, but it is a good idea. It really depends on your orgeat. If you are using a commercial orgeat, or at least one that is shelf stable for those of you making your own, mix all you want. Pour your mix, add fresh lime, shake, pour, enjoy.

And, yes, you should shake or stir well before use because the rums will rise to the top of your mix.