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The Mai Tai became a popular cocktail in the 1950s–60s and many restaurants, particularly tiki-themed restaurants or bars, served them. The Mai Tai was also prominently featured in the 1961 Elvis Presley film Blue Hawaii. The Mai Tai was named the official cocktail of the city by the Oakland, California city council. [19]
A Mai Tai is a cocktail made of rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup, and lime juice. Mai Tai may also refer to: Mai Tai (band), Dutch group formed in 1983; American pro wrestler Afa Anoa'i Jr who used the ring name Mai Tai Anoa'i; Maitai, New Zealand, suburb of Nelson, New Zealand; Mai Tai Sing (1923–2018), American actress and businesswoman
The word orgeat (/ ɔːr ˈ ʒ ɑː, ˈ ɔːr dʒ i ə t, ˈ ɔːr ʒ ɒ t /) is derived from the Latin hordeaceus 'made with barley' through the French, where barley is called orge.The Catalan word orxata, from which derives the Spanish horchata, has the same origin, though today the two drinks have little else in common and neither of them uses barley.
Mai Tai An alcoholic drink made from rum, curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. From Tahitian "maita'i", meaning 'good' supposedly from a quote by Carrie Guild, a Tahitian, who, after sampling the drink at Trader Vic's bar in Oakland, said "Maita'i roa ae" meaning 'exceedingly good'. Taboo A social and/or spiritual prohibition.
The traditional Mai Tai is not brightly-hued, nor does it come adorned with a cute pink umbrella. So, where did it all go wrong? The Mai Tai is one of the most famous tiki drinks in the world.
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