Top 10 Mai Tais of 2024 (so far)
It’s June 30, which is halfway through the year so this is a great time to review our list of the best Mai Tais we’ve had at commercial or home tiki bars so far this year.
10. Mister, Might I... by Doc Parks at The Kon-Tiki
Besides being a great Mai Tai, this was served with a side of pineapple juice that allows the customer to decide what to do with it.
9. My Tie, Youse Tai
Served at the home tiki bar of Stephan Curran, this elegant cocktail used premium aged rums from Jamaica: Appleton 15 and Appleton 21.
8. Stray Pirate
The standard-issue Mai Tai at Vegas’ newest immersive bar is really great and uses Jamaican and Martinique rums.
7. Matiki
I was totally blown away by this outstanding Mai Tai at Vienna’s modern tiki bar. It uses Rhum Saint James Agricole along with Appleton 12 and Smith & Cross Jamaica rums.
6. The Beachcomber
Fans of Rhum Agricole know The Beachcomber is the place to be in London. Their off-menu Mai Tai is savory and sweet.
5. Strong Water Anaheim
The strong cocktail program at Strong Water means that their standard Mai Tai is really great, using Demerara Rum and Jamaica Rum.
4. Dr Funk ($8 MTM)
The quality control problems in this San Jose tiki bar seem to be addressed with their formidable Mai Tai back on track. This one was only $8 for Mai Tai Monday and still uses Appleton 12 and Smith & Cross. So good.
3. Trader Sam’s 1944 w/Smith & Cross by Maddie
Skipper Maddie killed it with some off menu cocktails and her presentation for a classic Mai Tai nailed the look and the taste. Amazing.
2. Kon-Tiki with Hamilton Pot Still Blonde
When tasting rums at The Kon-Tiki I’ll often have them in a Mai Tai. I’m such a fan of Pot Still Blonde and the bartenders made it perfectly.
1. The Sinking Ship at Tiki-Ko with Rhum J.M Terroir Volcanique
I couldn’t believe how much I loved this Mai Tai made just with Rhum Agricole aged in heavily charred casks. The sweet orgeat rounded off the smoky edges from the rhum and it was heavenly.
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Esta noche traigan a sus amorcitos @thekontikioakland El @thesoundsofparadise y yo pondremos música con mucho feeling. Cáiganle por unas bebidas flameadas 🔥 8PM Tonight 🎱🎵 Baladas, Souldies, Chicanas, Rancheras y porque no unas de Tíos y Tías! See you later ❤️😂
❤️CORAZÓN LATINO 🎱
‘Corazón Latino’ regresa para una noche de Bolero-Soul, Baladas, Alma Latina, Low-Rider en Español, Ranchera y más este Sábado, Junio 22. En el Kon-Tiki de Oakland, 8pm - 12pm. Con @josetrujillo___ y Fábian Pablo ¡Los esperamos ahí para que la gocen sabroso!
Attention all you Wastelanders, Ghouls, and Vault Dwellers, make your way to @thekontikioakland to experience their #Fallout-inspired cocktails created by @krisscucuy and @not_carlos , like this Nuka-Cola QuanTum featuring Singani 63.
Yes, I did make it to Oakhana at @thekontikioakland tonight even though everyone else was busy. And yes, I did buy 2 new pair of light up earrings from @voodoodolldesigns who has been vending and is on her way back up north towards home. Thank you @1cmengr for taking this picture and for walking a bit of @lakemerrittchronicles with me 💚 May 2024
Fallout Themed Cocktails at The Kon-Tiki
The Kon-Tiki has really been killing it with their special menu cocktails, including last Wednesday when Carlos and Kriss put together a special menu themed to Fallout. This franchise was new to me, but from I hear is very popular. There was a special menu for the night and even a few costumes that I’m sure made sense to viewers of the show or video game. Putting “East Bay” and “Wasteland” on the cover was appropriately pointed.
The Glowing One cocktail was a Zombie variant including irradiated melon, pineapple, citrus, honey, spices, and plenty of absinthe. This was absolutely fantastic, even with a heavy pour of absinthe that sometimes makes the flavors unbalanced. More than okay, this really made the drink.
Congrats to the Kon-Tiki team for continuing to try new things and most importantly to keep the quality of the exotic cocktails high. Keep checking their socials for upcoming special events.
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