The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat

Name: The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat
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The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat is a Cocktail Set.

What is The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat?

This set brings together the precise ingredients used in Trader Vic's original 1944 Mai Tai recipe, allowing cocktail enthusiasts to recreate this tiki classic with unparalleled authenticity. Interestingly, the Mai Tai's popularity in the 1950s and 60s led to such a shortage of its key ingredient, 17-year-old J. Wray & Nephew rum, that the entire stock was depleted, forcing Trader Vic to reformulate his recipe with the younger rums included in this set.

Why do we love The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat?

The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set offers cocktail enthusiasts a chance to recreate the iconic Trader Vic's recipe with premium, historically accurate ingredients. By combining the rich, aged Appleton 12 Year with the grassy freshness of Kuleana Rum Agricole, alongside the authentic Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao and craft-made Liber & Co Almond Orgeat, this set allows you to taste a piece of cocktail history and experience the Mai Tai as it was originally intended.

How do you drink The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat?

This expertly curated Mai Tai set shines brightest when mixed into tropical cocktails, allowing each component to harmonize and transport you to a sun-soaked beach. While delightful year-round, it's especially refreshing during warm summer evenings, paired with Polynesian-inspired dishes like grilled pineapple pork skewers or coconut shrimp.

$173.96

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The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat

$173.96

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The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set: Appleton 12 Year, Kuleana Rum Agricole, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, Liber & Co Almond Orgeat

$173.96

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Nose: Warm brown sugar and toasted coconut from the Appleton 12 Year, with grassy and floral notes from the Kuleana Rum Agricole. Orange peel and almond aromas from the Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao and Liber & Co Almond Orgeat add complexity.

Palate: Rich caramel and oak flavors from the aged Appleton rum, balanced by the fresh, vegetal qualities of the rum agricole. The dry curaçao brings bitter orange and subtle spice, while the orgeat adds nutty sweetness and a silky texture.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of tropical fruit, almond, and a hint of oak tannins. The finish transitions from sweet to slightly dry, with a pleasant interplay between the rum's complexity and the aromatic orange and almond flavors.

The Original 1944 Mai Tai Set combines premium spirits and syrups to recreate the classic Trader Vic's cocktail. Each component is carefully selected for authenticity: Appleton 12 Year provides rich Jamaican rum notes, Kuleana Rum Agricole adds grassy complexity, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao offers sophisticated orange flavor, and Liber & Co Almond Orgeat brings a nutty sweetness that ties everything together.

The 1944 Mai Tai's original recipe called for a now-extinct Jamaican rum. Appleton 12 Year is widely considered the closest modern substitute, offering a similar flavor profile that captures the drink's intended essence.

Kuleana Rum Agricole is made from fresh-pressed sugarcane juice rather than molasses, a technique that originated in the French Caribbean. This method produces a grassy, vegetal rum that adds complexity to the Mai Tai, mirroring the funky notes of the original Martinique rum used by Trader Vic.

Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao is made with bitter Lahara oranges from the island of Curaçao and cognac, a nod to the 19th-century tradition of using cognac as a base for orange liqueurs. This unique combination provides a drier, more sophisticated orange flavor than typical triple sec, elevating the Mai Tai's taste profile.

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