Music and a Mai Tai makes for a Mele Kalikimaka

“There has been a lot of conversation over the beginning of the Mai Tai…. I originated the Mai Tai. Many others have claimed credit…. Anybody who says I didn’t create this drink is a dirty stinker.”

—-Victor Bergeron, a.k.a Trader Vic

For those wishing for an easy way to escape the cold and snow this Christmas, I suggest sipping on a refreshing Mai Tai while listening to the Mele Kalikimaka episode of the always enjoyable Vegas Vic’s Tiki Lounge podcast.

The best Mai Tai I have ever sampled is Bob Brodsky’s “Spank My Ass and Call Me Sally” Mai Tai at Pizzeria Uno in Schaumburg, IL. While not a fan of its name, I cannot help but be fanatical about its taste. Several years ago, Bob was kind enough to announce his every move as he made one so that I could capture his recipe. Bob’s Mai Tai has been the omphalos of countless wonderful parties and the envy of many Mai Tai enthusiasts ever since. This holiday season, Bob graciously gave me permission to share this recipe with Manufactured Environments’ readers. I consider it Bob’s Christmas gift to the world. Thanks be to Bob.

Combine with ice and shake. Strain and serve in a tall frosted glass filled with ice.

Warning: This drink is quite deceptively intoxicating and can be a catalyst for behaviour overeager imbibers would gladly forget were it not for photographic evidence.

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