Cocktail Class - The Mai Tai

The Mai-Tai is one of the most iconic tiki drinks in history and also one of the most often botched. Trader Vic’s classic mixture of rum, orgeat, orange liqueur, and lime juice is a boozy, rich, and balanced tipple, yet copy cats abound, many of which are replete with a host of juices and syrups that were never called for. As the classic recipe has again taken hold, there have been a spate of new variations that stay faithful to the original formula.

In this class, Evan Christie will explore the history of the Mai Tai and the wonderful variations that now exist of this classic drink. Expect to be transported away by the subtle potions of tiki escapism while learning about how the Mai Tai became of the best known drinks of the 20th century, even as the original version became of the least known. You will taste new and wonderful variations on the classic Mai Tai template, exploring what is at the core of the iconic beverage.