Classic Mai Tai
The Classic Mai Tai is a legendary tiki cocktail that originated in the mid-20th century, typically crafted with aged rum, orange curaçao, orgeat (almond syrup), and fresh lime juice. It's a staple of tropical and tiki bar culture, celebrated for its balanced sweet, sour, and nutty flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
As a cocktail, it is high in carbohydrates from its syrups and liqueurs, with negligible protein or fat. A standard serving contains roughly 250-350 calories, primarily from alcohol and sugar.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 240 kcal |
| Protein | 0.1 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 28 g |
| Sodium | 5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
| Copper | 0.05 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 10 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02 mg |
Per 1 cocktail (approx. 180 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The Mai Tai is culturally significant as a cornerstone of the tiki movement, which created a romanticized, escapist vision of Polynesian culture in post-war America. Its name, meaning 'good' in Tahitian, reflects this crafted exoticism.
