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Appleton Estate 8YO
Mai Tai
A Dash Of History
The legend says that Mai Tai was originally created in 1944 with Appleton Estate 17 Year Old (J. Wray & Nephew at the time) by Victor Bergeron, who wanted to create a cocktail for a friend from Tahiti. After just one sip, the friend exclaimed, "Maitai roa ae!" which means "Out of this world, the best!". The name stuck, and the Mai Tai became so successful that stocks of 17- and 15-year-old J Wray & Nephew rum were quickly exhausted.
Appleton Estate 8YO Mai Tai
1 Serving(s)
Ingredients
Tools of the Trade
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker filled with ice (crushed and cubes).
- Shake until chilled and pour into a double old fashioned glass.
- Garnish with one lime shell and fresh mint sprig.
