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Mai Tai

A Mai Tai combines rum depth with lime, fruit and a distinctive nutty accent. The body is fuller than a Daiquiri, and the strength is easier to miss beneath the layered tropical flavours.

FruityNuttySour

APPROX. ABV: 24%
STRENGTH: 4/5
DRINKABILITY: 3/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness3

Bitterness1

Sourness4

Strength4

Body4

Drinkability3

Fruity4

Herbal0

Smoky1

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Rum

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Sweetener

Method: Shake with ice and strain.
Glass: Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish: House garnish

Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01BBQ pork

02Tuna

03Spicy noodles

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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