RECIPES
No bartending skills required!
"Special Mai Tai"
• 1 ½ oz White Puerto Rican Rum
• ¾ oz Dark Jamaican Rum
• ¾ oz Lemon Juice (Reconstituted)
• ¾ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
• ¼ Lime wedge, squeezed in last
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice, squeezing the quarter lime wedge by hand, dropping the spent shell in last. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into your favorite Mai Tai glass. Garnish with multiple fresh mint sprigs.
"A true taste of the islands - this streamlined version of the iconic 1944 Mai Tai delivers all the bold, complex flavors of the original, made easy with our Special Mai Tai Mix. No shortcuts on taste, just fewer steps and more Aloha in every sip."
"Mock Tai"
(NON-ALCOHOLIC)
• 1 ½ oz Soda Water
• 1 ½ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into your favorite Mai Tai glass. Garnish with multiple fresh mint sprigs.
"All the island flavor, none of the rum. This non-alcoholic twist on the classic Mai Tai delivers the same bold citrus, almond, and spice you love - just without the booze. Perfect for when you want the taste of paradise, minus the punch."
"Trader Vic Pau"
(STRAIN INTO COUPE)
• 1 oz Dark Crème de Cacao
• 1 oz Evaporated Milk
• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• ¾ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Strain into a chilled Coupe glass. Garnish with some freshly-grated nutmeg.
"A forgotten gem from the golden age of Tiki, you can now enjoy this rich, creamy after-dinner indulgence. With a velvety blend of evaporated milk, crème de cacao, and a splash Special Mai Tai Mix, it’s like dessert in a glass. Rarely remembered, but impossible to forget once tasted, this lost classic is your new favorite guilty pleasure."
"Potted Parrot"
• 2 oz White Puerto Rican Rum
• 2 oz Orange Juice
• 1 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• ¾ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a tall Pilsner glass. Garnish with multiple fresh mint sprigs and pineapple leaves.
"Don’t let the simple recipe fool you. This four-ingredient wonder packs a tropical wallop. Smooth, balanced, and dangerously sippable, the Potted Parrot earns its name honestly… one too many, and you might end up squawking like the tipsy bird it’s named after. A true Trader Vic sleeper hit that keeps calling you back for another round."
"Five-Ingredient Fog Cutter"
• 1 oz London Dry Gin
• 1 oz White Puerto Rican Rum
• 1 oz Brandy
• 2 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 ½ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a large snifter glass. Garnish with a fresh plumeria (aka frangipani).
"A streamlined take on the 1940s classic, the Koahala™ Five-Ingredient Fog Cutter delivers all the exotic flair with none of the hassle. Traditionally made with seven ingredients, this bold tropical favorite is now effortlessly balanced using just five - thanks to the rich complexity of our Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix. It’s the same deep flavor, simplified for speed, consistency, and unforgettable character."
"Suffering Bastard"
• 1 oz White Puerto Rican Rum
• 2 oz Martinique Rum
• ¾ oz Lemon Juice (Reconstituted)
• ¾ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
• ¼ Lime wedge, squeezed in last
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice, squeezing the quarter lime wedge by hand, dropping the spent shell in last. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into a Double Rocks glass. Garnish with multiple fresh mint sprigs and edible orchid.
"A clever twist on the legendary Mai Tai, the Suffering Bastard swaps Jamaican rum for bold Martinique, giving this classic a drier, funkier edge. It’s a simple switch, but it transforms the drink - an old Beachcomber trick that Vic made his own. Familiar yet refreshingly different, this Bastard knows how to make you feel good about feeling bad."
"Menehune Magic"
• 1 ¼ oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Dark Jamaican Rum
• ¾ oz Fresh Lime Juice
• ½ oz Passion Fruit Syrup
• ½ oz Koahala™ Special Mai Tai Mix
Method: Combine ingredients into a shaker with ice. Hand-shake or flash-blend for 3-5 seconds. Pour unstrained into your favorite Mai Tai glass. Garnish with multiple fresh mint sprigs.
"Inspired by the mythical Menehune - Hawaii’s secretive night builders - this cocktail works its magic behind the scenes, delivering a perfectly balanced drink that’s as smooth as it is spellbinding. One sip, and you'll believe in magic."