Bitter Mai Tai

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Jamaican rum
  • 15 ml Campari
  • 15 ml Orange curaçao
  • 15 ml Orgeat
  • 22.5 ml Lime juice
  • Garnish Mint sprig, lime

Preparation

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice.
  2. Strain into a rocks glass over crushed ice. Don't know how? Pour the drink through a strainer (or the built-in strainer on your shaker) to catch the ice and any solids.
  3. Garnish with mint sprig, lime.

Origin Story

The Bitter Mai Tai is a modern twist on the classic Mai Tai, which was invented in the 1940s in California, although its exact origins are debated. This variation incorporates bitter elements like Campari, reflecting the evolving tastes of contemporary cocktail culture.

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