Making the King of Tiki Drinks: The Mai Tai
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.ย. 2016
- Brian's never had a mai tai, and Jason is... all too familiar. Trever drops in to walk them through making one step-by-step.
To make this mai tai, what you'll need to do is:
* pour one ounce (30 mL) of Plantation Barbados rum (aged 5 years)
* pour one ounce (30 mL) of Flor de Cana white rum
* pour one ounce (30 mL) of a Curaçao liqueur
* pour a three quarter ounce (22 mL) of lime juice
* pour a three quarter ounce (22 mL) of orgeat
* add crushed ice to your tin
* fill your glass to the brim with crushed ice
* pour your liqueur into your tin and cap it off
* shake briefly (three seconds or so)
* pour into your glass
* pour some over-proof rum (Dark Meyer's Rum) on top of your drink
* garnish with a spanked mint
* drink
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This episode was made with the help of:
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If someone sees this, there's 2 main classes of rum: English, and French (there's Spanish too, it's just less common, but Flor de Cana is Spanish style). English rum like Plantation and Lemon Hart is made with molasses, so it has a brown sugar kind of taste normally. French rum (usually spelled Rhum or called Rhum Agricole) is made of cane juice, so it kind of has a fresh grassy taste. Jamaican rum is it's own animal, it's English rum but it has a "funky" taste, like bananas. There's so much more to it than that, but that's the basics. Some use French Rhum for mai tai, or Trader Vic's recipe uses Jamaican rum. It's all up to you!
Spanish rum less common? What did you think Bacardi is?
How to drink has a great video about rum basics
As a bartender- I love these particular episodes, I love making drinks and I hope others find that same passion for it through episodes of the Modern Rogue like this one right here!
lol I remember when I used to watch scam school, and brian had his hair spiked up like bart simpson. I stopped watching for like a few months and came back and I didnt even think it was the same person with his new hair haha..
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Man I loved the hair. Kinda disappointed when the style changed lol. Keep up the awesome videos!
@@mwalker888 Yeah, it gave him personality
@@GabrielCarvv how does a haircut give someone their personality?
Keep up the drink videos. They're great
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Mai Tai? Why yes it is, it's on my neck after all.
great dad jokes
Dude! U got 100 likes and only 1 comment.
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Thanks for the video. Here’s the real recipe (with detailed notes):
Mai Tai (1944, Trader Vic):
- 2 oz aged Jamaican rum
- ¾ oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- ½ oz curaçao
- ¼ oz orgeat
- ¼ oz simple syrup
Shake well with crushed or cracked ice and pour unstrained into a double old-fashioned glass. Garnish with spent lime shell and a mint sprig.
Notes:
Rum - The immediate popularity of the drink forced Trader Vic to substitute a variety of rums for the recipe (after depleting the world's supply of Wray & Nephew 17- and 15-year-old), but he certainly preferred long-aged Jamaican rums, and you should, too. Think Appleton 12/Reserve Blend, Worthy Park Estate Reserve, Plantation Jamaica Vintage, or a younger Jamaican like Hamilton, Smith & Cross (only 1.5oz), Doctor Bird, Plantation Xaymaca, Appleton Signature, or even Coruba or Myers's. In the '50s, Vic subbed 1oz of the rum for a molasses-based rum from Martinique, which is very unlike the agricoles coming from Martinique today. Something similar to that one might be an aged rum from Guyana or Barbados, but no Spanish-style, please (Flor de Caña is completely out of place here). I recommend either 100% Jamaican, a blend of Jamaican and another good, aged rum, or a rum called Denizen Merchant’s Reserve, which is an 8yo rum formulated to match the flavor profile of Trader Vic’s second adjusted formula. All that said, one of the beautiful things about this recipe is its flexibility; while it arguably works best with a good Jamaican rum, it still rewards experimentation, and if you’d like to work in a bit of interesting light rum, agricole, cachaça, or your favorite top-shelf sipper, go right ahead! Just don’t blindly toss in a “gold” rum, “white/light” rum, and “dark” rum, and think that Trader Vic isn’t spinning in his grave.
Citrus - always and only ever use fresh-squeezed citrus juice in your cocktails-it will make or break the drink. Fine-strain the juice for a better drink texture and easier clean-up.
Curaçao - Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao (the one used in this video) is a popular and perfectly respectable choice, but not my personal favorite. Really, any decent orange liqueur will do (Clement Creole Shrubb, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Gran Gala, etc.); nothing that costs under $20/bottle. And please, only use ½ oz, not a full ounce like they did here… that’s a good way to kill this drink.
Orgeat - Orgeat is a French almond syrup with floral notes. What you want here is something made with real almonds, not artificial flavors. Recommended brands include Small Hand Foods, Latitude 29, and Giffard. Do NOT use Torani or any kind of amaretto, except in cases of emergency (it's not the same drink). If you're having trouble finding those brands, or want to save some $$, you can make it yourself at home: make a 2:1 rich simple with unsweetened almond milk (homemade strongly preferred for a rich, nutty flavor, but store-bought is ok if you're in a hurry) instead of water. Let cool, then add just a few drops each of almond extract, orange blossom water and/or rose water-the scents should be subtle. Feel proud. Will keep in the freezer for a very long time, especially if you stabilize it with ½ oz or so of overproof rum (and it will not freeze, thanks to the high sugar content). After preparing the drink, if it’s still too dry, feel free to add another ¼ oz of either syrup, depending on the strength of your orgeat.
Simple syrup - This is up to you. Could be a basic 1:1 with white sugar, or do the Smuggler’s Cove Mai Tai Rich Simple Syrup: 2 c water, 4 c demerara sugar, ½ tsp vanilla extract and ¼ tsp salt.
Deployment - A good rule of thumb for exotic cocktails is to add ingredients to your mixing tin from least expensive (juice and syrups) to most (hopefully, the rum and curaçao), in case you make a mistake halfway through. The Mai Tai is one of the few exotic cocktails made shaken rather than spindle-blended. Smuggler’s Cove recommends 16oz crushed ice and a couple cubes for maximum agitation. If you really want to, you can strain this drink into a glass with fresh crushed ice, but it’s a fairly strong recipe that stands up to a bit of dilution (and besides, who wants to lost out on those precious drops of liquid happiness left in the shaker?). The Trader never used any rum “float” with the Mai Tai. The only thing that should be floated is one half of your spent lime shell, accompanied by a spanked mint sprig-the desert island and its palm tree. The aromas of mint, lime, almond, orange, and florals should commingle as a herald of the taste to come. Enjoy!
Further reading:
www.eater.com/drinks/2016/11/10/13544698/mai-tai-recipe-history (a good overview)
blog.distiller.com/original-1944-mai-tai-recipe/ (a quick reference)
cocktailwonk.com/2016/11/when-is-a-mai-tai-not-a-mai-tai.html (it's easy to spot imposters in the wild)
www.oaklandish.com/blogs/news/let-s-set-the-record-straight-on-the-mai-tai (in Trader Vic's own words)
cocktailwonk.com/2014/07/going-deeper-with-denizen-merchants-reserve-and-dutch-rum-powerhouse-ea-scheer.html (getting geeky about the rum)
inuakena.com/misc/almonds-oranges-the-mai-tais-unsung-heroes/ (getting geeky about the sweeteners)
Aight
In all the old recipes, simple syrup was 2:1 sugar to water, rather than 1:1. 1:1 is a newer thing that came about somehow, and there's no point, you're just diluting it more.
@@hedgeearthridge6807 yeah, I suspect it's because 1:1 is faster/easier to make. I usually make a 3:2 syrup so it's easier to use in recipes calling for rich or regular simple with only slight adjustment.
Was introduced to the Mai Tai by a man in search of the perfect drink. Both Refreshing and Exotic, he taught me lips to the lime and nose to the mint. It is customary to top the Mai Tai with a juiced half of lime bottom and of course that wonderful spanked mint!! Forever Cheers
"I AM SAYIN MEOW WE SUPPORT BUTT STUFF" refrigerator magnets
Ohhhhhh I've been wondering for so long what that says
Brian, thank you so much for the laughs and smiles I have been able to extract from your videos. You honestly are the best thing to help me procrastinate since flappy birds. Double extra special thank you for all the sacrifices you made for this to happen. You are the best, keep on dreaming ;).
The secret code to the bar is "SEARCH WARRANT OPEN UP"
The code changes monthly, make friends with the bartenders at the handlebar, tell them a funny joke and they'll give you the code
@@Kihidokid omg, by any chance do you know the bartender? lol
@@kaiwillmarrymesomeday6187 no I think I Google it, that was 3 years ago
The explanation on why rum is associated with seafarers is spot on. It's also worth noting that the roots of rum were a waste product of sugar production, making rum exceptionally cheap.
It's great to hear more about the drink than just how to make it and how good it is.
These drink videos are pretty spectacular. I'm definitely interested in seeing more.
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I actually went to my old collegues to try and make this, and they actually put the drink on the menu. its one of their new best-sellers. not even kidding. keep doing these videos about different classy drinks. its awesome!!!!!
Brian! The Modern Rouge has been amazing and I feel like more of a badass learning from these videos. My favorites are no brainer the mixology videos. I feel like a mysterious man telling my friends, "hear. drink this and come to a better world." you sir are amazing and all of your videos are just the best. keep it up and help us all become a better rouge.
Dear Jason thank you for all your facts and information in these videos you are amazingly amazing.
TRYHARD....
you say that in all comments, you sir and the true tryhard
All of these cocktail tutorials are my favorites! I can't wait until I have the opportunity to try all these!
guys you don't know how much I love your drinks this gives me something to impress my friends and family so thank you so much
Meaningful comment: Not mentioned in the video, this is the Trader Vic method. Don the Beachcomber's recipe was considerably different, and while he claimed to have invented it in '33, it's first documented appearance on a menu was in Trader Vic's restaurant in the 40's, hence his version is considered the standard.
Correct. And I like Vic's recipe better.
Important to note though, Trader Vic never had a rum float in the original. It was popularized after a regular patron preferred it that way. Also, 3/4 oz of orgeat seems way too much here. It should be 1/4 oz with another 1/4 oz of rich simple/rock candy syrup, or rich demerara syrup. Also missing is the spent lime shell garnish. Check out Martin Cate's recipe of Smuggler's Cove. It's killer!
I love the modern rogue and I love showing off everything I learn and completely blowing everyone's mind
I don't actually drink, but I love these videos. I love being one of the smartest people in the room and knowing how drinks are made and what their origins are. Please keeps these up!
Meaningful comment...
But for real, you guys rock so much. Every time I see a new video from your channels it really brightens my day. I am glad to see you expanding into a new channel, and can't wait to see where it goes. Keep up the great work.
am i the only one who wants into that damn bar?
neko plays lol I do
As near as I can tell, it seems to be the Red-Headed Stepchild Speakeasy Bar. Ask around Austin for the password. Once you get the current one and get in they'll take you phone number, and text you when the password changes. Good luck!
@neko plays this bar is the TECHO MEZCALERIA & AGAVE BAR in austin. check the picture in the link
www.thrillist.com/drink/austin/best-secret-bars-speakeasies-austin-texas
It's the Floppy Disc repair shop next to the handle bar
if your interested in getting into the bar at the undisclosed location, then in downtown Austin you will find a floppy disk repair store. lucky enough you can wait around for a person who know the password and simply ask. The owner wants it to be spread by word of mouth so you wont have any trouble getting the password. After you are informed simply go inside and tell them the password, they will take your number and you will be contacted when they change the password.
All of the bar tending episodes are on my favored list. The 212 trick for the Manhattan! Amazing! Keep up the good work!
I don't drink but other my friends do. I dont know how to make a expression to make them wow, so I watch this, You save my Night. Love you guys. Thanks Modern Rogue
I love watching your videos. You're one of the only people I watch on TH-cam. Keep up the good work.
I love this channel all of the cool stuff and party tricks and stuff to make you look smart to anyone, thank you Brian and Jason for making my life so exciting and fun.
I'm officially up-to-date with the mixology videos (again)
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I want to know what happened on that Episode...
This is all time my favorite thing on youtube(aside from the original scam school) I love these videos and am waiting for them all week.
every bar making episodes make me want to become a professional bar tender like Trevor and the modern Rogue help me wanna keep become a bar tender n learn all these fancy drinks n I thank you for that
I loved at the end when Brian saw the cup and said, "it's got to be a little Brian Brushwood."
Haha, your crazy ideas have been the best thing ive ever seen on youtube. Theirs no other channel that can teach me how to give someone a heart attack from pure amazement as much as your channels have done.
light rum and dark rum but the joke red rum would fit the theme cmon
FYI - the tiki/rum relationship is rooted in the Royal Navy (British) literally taking rum around the world, including the south Pacific. good work gentlemen.
Oh my god Brian's so right about the pineapple cup looking EXACTLY like his old hairstyle lol.
These recipes are so helpful! Everything is now on one page
Have never hade a Mai Tai but I love Rum that looks delicious!!
Most definitely trying this tonight... thanks
for some reason, I find these modern rogue bartending videos relaxing I've probably watched them 100 times I'll leave them playing the background while I'm doing other things I enjoy them
Awesome! Thanks, man
I like how modern rogue works hard to make good videos that are fun to watch!
as a former bartender, I love this way to make a mai tai. Starting to watch the Modern Rogue and seeing how far the rabbit hole of this youtube playlist goes.
I like the bar segments the most ;)
I love what you do keep it up and never stop! :)
Hah, brian you got yourself. Literally the best, keep up good work!
That was really informative and now I really wanna make a Mai Tai. I've always wondered what some of those liquors actually are. Thanks for the vid!
Which liquors were you interested in?
I miss Tiki Bar TV with Dr. Tiki, Lala, and Johnny Johnny.
I would bet they are having Mai Tais right now!
Secret bar sounds like the fancy adult version of a children's fort
You can tell on his face he just wanted to start making the drink 😂
I would like to leave a mean full comment and I will only leave one because that's what makes it meaning full I've been watching forever now and will continue to watch I am so happy for this knew Channel and I would like to thank the whole scam school team for there amazing work and to keep it up thank you for the amazing years it has been to watch you guy
Ahh my favorite drink, now I need ti find out if I can find all the ingredients/or aquivalents here and indulge in self made Mai Tai greatness :D
"Darren Kitchen eat your heart out" - Bryan when he sees a pineapple? lol
oh my god you guys are my hero's love ya work keep it up :)
I for one really like Modern Rogue content, I like it having its own channel easier to find via mobile.
Yo Jason ! Swamp Swamp Swamp !
Can't wait to order a Mai Tai now, and actually know what's in it!
Love the questions and the no bullshit none pretentious answers.
Man, I remember Jason from the days I listened to the LeoG. Good old times.
That feels like a lifetime ago!
I like the style of the modern rogue. Not just one type of entertainment, theres drinks and tools and diy stuff
This was awesome it would be cool if you all could do a proper Pina Colada. On a side note, I need to find this bar.
watching these mixology videos has made me way more popular around the office
this is so cool I only wish I was old enough to drink it
This is Comment #3. And again, I truly do like your channels. I love your Modern Rogue items on Scam Stuff, like the Butterfly Bottle Opener (which I bought a few weeks back) and got mad because I didn't get a shipping number. Love it BTW.
Tryhard?
+Kenny Wang yes
Kenny Wang gtfo calling everyone tryhards. Fucking bitch
"He directed Seven Samurai" made me laugh so hard :D
Ah, the farcry 3 memories.
What I wanna know is the sizes of these glasses they have on this show. Seems like each drink has the perfectly selected glass
Damn...got to try that....yum
Meaningful.
As a bartender / mixologist. This bar set up looks fucking perfect.
Well, I was really thinking what kind of meaningful comment I could write to enter the giveaway, but all I can think of is that I really love the drinks you make here and I always try them. Also I like drinking so.. I hope thats meaningful enough. :)
Trevor's hair is awesome😍
Much like everyone else watching these videos I really wish this place was more public. But I also respect that it is pretty underground. I also want that carpet.
My friend all think I'm strange for knowing how to make drinks while not being able to drink. Thanks guys.
Wauw didn't know the Mai Tai was this close to home. I live in Curacao where the triple sec and Blue Curacao is made from oranges. But my grandma used to make Orchade for is to drink. I'm gonna get me a Mai Tai tonight
What truly counts as a meaningful comment? I like to watch these drink making videos even though I won't do it myself ha
Love these vids can't wait for more, I shared scam school with friends and they love them, I wish I didn't though because now they know when I'm tricking them
Next time you meet with Trevor you should ask him to show bloody mary, singapore sling, long island ice tea, sex on the beach, pina colada, daiquiri and an aviation cocktail. all classics
oooh! We have an episode on the Aviation coming up! I really liked it.
YOU SPOILED IT DAMNIT BRIAN
The Modern Rogue "Coming up."
I love you
If you asked a respectable cocktail bartender like this to do a video on a LI tea, bloody mary, or sex on the beach they would laugh in your face
Loved the Darren Kitchen reference. FYI Hes the longest host of Hak5 and they have a device called the pineapple..
the best way to learn modern rogue'ery
Jason, you mock the do, but I think that it's time Brian brings back the spikes. Oh and ah, great video guys.
cool, THX, wicked bar
so to be honest I don't really subscribe to many channels on Facebook maybe 1 or 2. but I'm and so psyched to subscribe to you guys. I have literally watched scam school since the launch and have watched modern rogue since it's launch. and yes I am subscribing and commenting because the number 1 thing I want from the scam stuff site are those miracle fruit tablets!! 😉
Scam School, I remember your old channel. It was fun.
In Puerto Rico we have a very home made rum that we called it Pitorro which is a very raw artisanal rum. Is very high in alcohol if you came to San Juan Puerto Rico you can ask for places to drink it 🍺
Would like to taste it but still have to wait few months!
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And if you can't find orgeat, just make a heavy simple syrup but swap out the water for unsweetened almond milk, then add almond extract to taste.
Okay, the bar’s facade does not seem like a legit business 😂
hahahaha this is funny and awesome. Wish I could drink XD
I think that i would like this. Im to young to drink it but still.
What?? I love horror, love drinking, and I live in Dallas 3 hours away! I need to figure out the name and password lol good vids keep it up
Red Headed Step Child is the name of the bar. Password changes monthly.
Floppy Disc Repair. Code at BarBar across the street
I love a mai tai but this video makes me never want another one again.
drink looks tasty
The 9 people who disliked this didn't know rum comes from the word and is Caribbean in nature. +1 I love the liquor episodes, they remind me of Good Eats' episodes on alcohol, they were dedicated to an honest drink.
Reminds me of time spent in Honolulu.
The Modern Rogues needs a bar kit. Boston shaker, muddler, jigger, etc.
As the legend goes, Curacao liqueur was created when some Spaniard tried to get rich by growing Valencia oranges on the island. The oranges were tiny and bitter and gross so no one wanted to eat them.
Flash forward and tons of deer are coming to eat the rotting fruit and they are getting absolutely wasted in the process. This gives somebody a bright idea.
Made my own (very janky) mai tai today- didn't have orgeat or real curacao on hand (liquor store only had blue curacao :( ), so i subbed amaretto (.5 oz), simple syrup (.25 oz), and grand marnier (1 oz) for those two ingredients, splash of OJ on top to augment the grand marn, shot of angostura to emphasize the dark rum (only had 80 proof, oops, thought I still had some overproof)
Final result actually came out really well given all my substitutions, but I love amaretto and GM dearly, so that's to be expected.
Cheers guys!
This bar is called RED HEADED STEPCHILD in Austin Texas
119 E 5th St
Actually Orgeat syrup is sort of tough to find, you have to check the coffee aisle if you cannot find it in the mixer aisle at the grocery store.
Association of rum and sailing due to the Triangle Trade en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangular_trade, as well as the widespread usage of rum in the English Navy.