The Mariner's Compass
Chart a course for paradise with this adventurous Mai Tai riff, where funky rum meets bright citrus and a whisper of spice.
Ingredients
- 1 oz Aged Jamaican Rum
- 1 oz Rhum Agricole
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Orange Curaçao
- 0.25 oz Orgeat
- 2 dashes Angostura Bitters
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a shaker with plenty of ice..
- Shake vigorously until well-chilled, about 15-20 seconds..
- Strain into a chilled double Old Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice..
- Garnish with a dehydrated orange wheel and a fresh mint sprig.
Glassware: Double Old Fashioned
Garnish: Dehydrated orange wheel and fresh mint sprig
History
This Mai Tai riff maintains the iconic rum, lime, curaçao, and orgeat core, but adds a split base of aged Jamaican rum and rhum agricole to introduce more funk and grassy notes. The addition of Angostura bitters provides an aromatic depth and a subtle spicy complexity, distinguishing it from the traditional version while staying true to its tropical roots. It's a modern take on a mid-century classic, perfect for those who appreciate a bit more adventure in their glass.