If you enjoyed the specialty cocktail for Primary Trust, here is your chance to make it yourself at home.
The Tiki Teller
A timeless tiki classic born in 1940s California, the Mai Tai is a vibrant, citrus-forward cocktail that perfectly balances the boldness of aged rum with the smooth sweetness of orgeat and orange curaçao. Fresh lime juice brings a zesty brightness, while the nutty almond notes and tropical aroma make each sip feel like a breeze off a faraway beach. Despite its name meaning “out of this world” in Tahitian (“Maita’i roa ae!”), this drink keeps things grounded in bold, boozy simplicity —umbrellas are a necessity.
Ingredients
- 1 oz aged Jamaican rum
- 1 oz Martinique rum (Rhum Agricole or another dry, funky rum)
- ¾ oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz orange curaçao
- ¼ oz orgeat syrup (almond syrup)
- ¼ oz simple syrup
Optional garnish
- Mint sprig
- Spent lime shell
- Cherry or pineapple wedge (for flair)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except Jamaican rum) into a shaker with ice.
- Shake well for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a double old-fashioned glass filled with crushed ice.
- Top with orange or pineapple juice (optional).
- Float aged Jamaican rum.
- Garnish with the mint sprig and the spent lime shell (it looks like a little island!).
- Don’t forget to add an umbrella!
Primary Trust runs May 2 through May 25, 2024. Tickets are available here.
