The Mai Tai, a cocktail that practically defines Tiki culture, was created in the 1940s by Victor J. "Trader Vic" Bergeron, who claimed he invented it at his restaurant in Oakland, California. According to legend, after mixing the first one, he gave it to his friends who exclaimed, "Mai Tai-Roa Aé!" which translates to "Out of this world—the best!" in Tahitian. With its bold blend of rums, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and a hint of orange, the Mai Tai quickly became the poster child for all things tropical and tiki.
This poster captures the spirit of the Mai Tai with a beautifully illustrated glass brimming with the pale golden cocktail, garnished with fresh mint, lime, and the obligatory fun straw. The rich, warm hues of the background make the drink pop, adding a touch of exotic allure to any space. And of course, the recipe is right there for you: 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz light rum, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and potent—a little island paradise in a glass
Buy 2 prints, get the 3rd half off — mix and match across any print in the shop. Three in a row above a bar cart is the whole idea.
The details
Printed on premium matte poster paper, 200gsm, non-reflective
Available in 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 and 18x24 — all standard frame sizes
Ships unframed
Printed close to you and shipped flat (8x10 only) or rolled (all sizes greater than 8x10)
Wipe gently with a dry cloth; keep out of direct sunlight
The Mai Tai, a cocktail that practically defines Tiki culture, was created in the 1940s by Victor J. "Trader Vic" Bergeron, who claimed he invented it at his restaurant in Oakland, California. According to legend, after mixing the first one, he gave it to his friends who exclaimed, "Mai Tai-Roa Aé!" which translates to "Out of this world—the best!" in Tahitian. With its bold blend of rums, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and a hint of orange, the Mai Tai quickly became the poster child for all things tropical and tiki.
This poster captures the spirit of the Mai Tai with a beautifully illustrated glass brimming with the pale golden cocktail, garnished with fresh mint, lime, and the obligatory fun straw. The rich, warm hues of the background make the drink pop, adding a touch of exotic allure to any space. And of course, the recipe is right there for you: 1 oz dark rum, 1 oz light rum, 1/2 oz orange curaçao, 1/2 oz lime juice, 1/2 oz orgeat syrup, and 1/2 oz simple syrup. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and potent—a little island paradise in a glass
Buy 2 prints, get the 3rd half off — mix and match across any print in the shop. Three in a row above a bar cart is the whole idea.
The details
Printed on premium matte poster paper, 200gsm, non-reflective
Available in 8x10, 11x14, 16x20 and 18x24 — all standard frame sizes
Ships unframed
Printed close to you and shipped flat (8x10 only) or rolled (all sizes greater than 8x10)
Wipe gently with a dry cloth; keep out of direct sunlight
