Marvelous Mai Tais and More!
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While enjoying your vacation in paradise, be sure and treat yourself to a few of Hawaii’s famous tropical drinks! Served in coconuts, pineapples, or wooden glasses shaped like Tiki heads, they’ll give you a taste of paradise.
While you’re in Waikiki Beach, be sure and try a Blue Hawaii, invented by Harry Yee on the island in 1957. A mix of blue curacao, rum, and vodka, served straight up or on the rocks, this libation is served at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach and Resort. The Tropical Itch, another favorite invented by Yee, is made of rum, passion orange juice and orange curacao.
Ironically, the Mai Tai, thought of as a signature drink of the islands, was invented in California. Due to its lush tropical ingredients, it’s still an islander’s favorite. Donn Beach created the drink in the 30s or 40s , using a concoction of light and dark rum, orange and lime juices, and orange curacao.
Forbes’ Traveler recently published a feature on the Hawaiian islands and the hottest drinks and bartenders around. Check out the article for great ideas on the right bar for you and your preferences.
To ensure enjoyment of some delicious drinks, tropical, exotic ingredients are a must! Anything with pineapple, coconut, freshly squeezed orange juice, or passion fruit is sure to give you a taste of paradise. As they say on the islands, okole maluna!
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