Post #426610 by Suburban Beachbum on Thu, Jan 1, 2009 11:56 AM

On 2009-01-01 07:52, Cammo wrote:
Why don't you guys simply ask the bartender what they're putting in your drink? It's not a secret, they make it differently each time depending on the guy behind the bar, and its illegal to NOT tell you what you're drinking anyway!

Also, isn't the guy making it right in front of you? I mean, 2 shots of light rum, 1 of dark, then just ask what was in that big orange jug!

Also, if you want a specific flavor of Mai Tai, just tell the bartender what you want!

Is it some type of one-upmanship game to see if the bartender will make a perfect copy of a Vic's Mai Tai without being prompted to?? Like, I am superior to you because Mighty I know how to make a Vic's Mai Tai and Thou Don't????

Again, why not just tell them you like Vic's version, then describe the contents?

Can't speak for the group, but I didn't ask the bartender because, at the time, I didn't realize there were so many freaking recipes out there for a Mai Tai. It's certainly more work than finding a recipe for a margarita. That and, frankly, I was too busy getting buzzed and enjoying the drinks.

That being said, you're right, and I'll just ask next time.

In any event, I tried out the recipe listed above, it tasted great, and that's exactly what I remember tasting at the Surfrider. So, thanks!