Rum · Double rocks
Mai Tai
Nutty almond, fresh lime and layered aged rum. Tropical, not syrupy.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
A story still to uncover
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ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
How does it compare?
Zombie
Rum · HighballCompared with Mai Tai, Zombie is more herbal.
Layered rum, lime and grapefruit with cinnamon and anise accents.
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MAKE IT YOURSELF
The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 60 ml aged rum
- 30 ml lime juice
- 15 ml orange curaçao
- 15 ml orgeat
- 7.5 ml simple syrup
Shake with crushed ice, pour into the glass and crown with more crushed ice.
Glass Double rocks
Garnish Mint sprig · lime shell
Recipe notes & reference
Same total rum and mixer measures; one aged rum instead of a two-rum blend, with a simpler garnish.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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