Bergeron's original recipe called for aged Jamaican rum ... it is Trader Vic's version that became widely known as the Mai Tai. The cocktail gained popularity through the 1950s and 1960s ...
This classic drink belongs to the sour category of cocktails and can be made with or without egg white. I prefer it with egg white, for a silky texture and a more balanced, well-rounded drink.
Fresh fruit and flamboyant garnishes add an element of fun, while some would say serving the right cocktail in the wrong glass takes away its classiness. But cocktail making shouldn’t be a ...