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| | Catherine Kekoa Enomoto - By Request |
 | | The mai tai is "a potent, complex mixed drink made with light and dark rums, orgeat syrup, curacao, orange and lime juices and any other touches the bartender might add. |
 | | Despite contrary claims by the late Donn Beach of Don the Beachcomber, Herbst wrote, "The mai tai is said to have been created by (the late) Victor Bergeron, the original owner of Trader Vic's Restaurant, who said he created it for a couple of Tahitian friends. |
 | | Hawaii master mixologist Benny Supnet was quoted in 1990 as saying that the art of mai tai making demanded a consummate professional who takes pride in each drink served, the finest and freshest ingredients, and no frills such as pineapple, orange or guava juice. |
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