Both Victor Bergeron of Trader Vic's and Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomber took credit for creating this quintessential tiki cocktail. Versions containing pineapple juice are typically credited to Victor, who was commissioned to develop a signature spin on the mai tai cocktail for the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. This recipe skews closer to the mai tai of questionable origin.

Recipe by Coastal Living December 2017

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
Serves 1
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Pour the first 6 ingredients into an ice-filled highball glass. Drizzle dark rum on top. Garnish, if desired.

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Source

Excerpted from Beach Cocktails by the Editors of Coastal Living. © 2017 Oxmoor House.

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