Post #697810 by Primativa in Hi-Fi on Tue, Oct 29, 2013 10:04 AM

Not sure why you would need or even want to shake - especially if you are batching ahead of time and can store it in the refrigerator. Bring it in a cooler and don't add ice. Too much dilution is a sure way to ruin a Mai Tai.

Just pour it in your ice filled vessel, add a mint sprig, and poke in a straw to serve. Perfect!

I wouldn't add any mint flavor to the batch. The mint sprig in a Mai Tai contributes aroma to the experience. Mint flavor in the cocktail throws it off, IMHO. Just skip the mint if it's too much trouble.

I would also suggest adding a float of over-proof rum like Lemon Hart 151. You'll have time to do this since you aren't shaking. :wink:

Cheers!