The debate continues over who invented the Mai Tai, Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber. The Chicago Trib recounts the tale along with the original recipe.
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August 24th, 2009 at 7:35 am
There shouldn’t be too much debate over this. Trader Vic invented the Mai Tai and Don re-invented it years later. I’ll give it to both of them.
August 24th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
Maybe Don invented the Mai Tai with orchid garnish like the one pictured. Nice touch!
August 25th, 2009 at 11:15 am
Oh my, Elli, thems fighting words!