Fran’s Mai Tai Punch: A Taste of Paradise The first time I ever tasted a proper Mai Tai, I was celebrating a milestone birthday on a small, secluded beach in Maui. The sunset was painting the sky in fiery hues of orange and pink, the gentle waves were whispering secrets to the shore, and in … Read more
Transport Yourself: Crafting the Red Robin Mai Tai at Home The summer I turned 21, a group of us piled into my beat-up Honda Civic and drove to the nearest Red Robin. It wasn’t the burgers (though those were good, too) that we were after – it was the endless refills of their signature cocktails, … Read more
Mai-Tai Punch: A Taste of Paradise in Every Sip The first time I tasted a Mai-Tai, I was a wide-eyed culinary student working a summer stint at a Polynesian-themed restaurant. The vibrant colors, the aroma of tropical fruits, and that initial burst of sweet and tart flavors was pure magic. I remember thinking, “This is … Read more
Mai Tai: A Rum Revelation The first time I tasted a properly made Mai Tai, I was on vacation in Maui. The sunset was painting the sky in fiery hues, the scent of plumeria hung heavy in the air, and the gentle strumming of a ukulele filled the background. I took a sip, and it … Read more