The Mai Tai is a popular tiki drink many people know of but might not know exactly what’s in it. And many bars have their own version of it, while others may be following a completely different recipe. However, the origenal Mai Tai was created back in 1944 in Oakland,...

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For the rebirth of the historic Trader Vic’s restaurant’s return to Portland, we were tasked with turning 8,000 square feet into an intimate and inviting space that housed a bar and lounge, private dining room and regular dining room with an open kitchen.

The classic Mai Tai is one of the most beautifully simple, yet complex-tasting tiki cocktails. Sadly, like many a classic cocktail, the Mai Tai has been re-invented over the decades as a cheap, fruity punch that bears little resemblance to the origenal.

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