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Sheree's Special Mai Tai

with Sheree from Good World

Translated from Tahitian, Mai Tai means 'good,' but many claim it's really 'out of this world.' See why this fruity version is worthy of such a title.

Transcript: Sheree's Special Mai Tai

Hi, I'm Sheree from Good World Bar and Grill in New York City for About.com Food, and today I'm going to show you how to make a Mai Tai.

Mai Tai Ingredients

To make my special Mai Tai, you will need:
  • 1/2 ounce of amaretto
  • 1 ounce dark rum
  • 1 ounce light rum
  • 1/2 ounce of grenadine
  • a spoonful (1 tbsp) of powdered sugar
  • squeeze (1/2 oz.) of simple syrup
  • 2 lime wedges
  • 1/2 ounce pineapple juice
  • garnish with an orchid

Mix the Mai Tai

First you'll add the liqueur: amaretto, dark rum, light rum. Then the grenadine, squeeze of simple syrup, spoon of powdered sugar, two good squeezes of lime, top with pineapple, and shake.

Finally, garnish with an orchid. And that's how you make my special Mai Tai.

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