The Bitter Mai Tai

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The Bitter Mai Tai.  A modern classic.

Even as a kid I was somewhat of a mixologist, whether when raiding the home fridge or a self-service soda fountain. When I wanted to feel fancy, I would mix up orange juice, cranberry juice, and maraschino cherries.  That childhood mocktail was my first thought when I tasted the Bitter Mai Tai. It makes sense. Orange from the curaçao, almond/cherry notes from the orgeat, and of course bitterness from the Campari. I’ve tried it with other rums, too. Not bad, but the funky Jamaican rum definitely stands up better to Campari. Tiki for Campari lovers. 

Recipe from https://punchdrink.com/recipes/bitter-mai-tai-2/

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The Bitter Mai Tai

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 oz Campari
  • 3/4 oz Jamaican Rum, such as Smith & Cross
  • 1/2 oz Orange Curaçao
  • 1 oz Lime
  • 3/4 oz Orgeat

Instructions

  • Shake with ice. Strain over crushed ice.