The Mai Tai’s name comes from the Tahitian word for good, Maita’I. It’s said that when the drink was invented, one of the first people to taste it exclaimed “Maita’I-roa aé,” or “out of this world, ...

A brief history: In 1944, “Trader” Vic Bergeron invents a cocktail with a 17-year-old Jamaican rum and fresh lime to balance out the sweetened almond syrup and orange liqueur. It is sharp, lean, ...

At Manalo Lounge, a new restaurant at the Four Seasons Resort Ohau at Ko Olina, guests can order zero-proof drinks like the Moonlinght Mermaid. Photo Credit: Rebecca Tobin Mai tais can come in many ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — The mai tai is a drink that some would mistakenly think originated from Hawaii. Although it is a very popular tropical drink in Hawaii, this drink is said to be originated in ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. HONOLULU (KHON) — If you’ve vacationed in ...

From Kauai’s Napali Coast to Oahu’s Waikiki, a sampling of Hawaii’s signature cocktail shows the perfect mix might just be the one in hand. The 1 Hotel Hanalei Bay, situated at the foot of the Napali ...

HONOLULU (KHON) — If you’ve vacationed in Hawaii, or visited a tiki bar, it’s likely you enjoyed a Mai Tai. Though popular on the islands, it was created thousands of miles away. Victor J. Bergeron, ...