Mai Tai

It’s been said that Don the Beachcomber made very first mai tai, but this version is unique to the Formosa.

Serves 1

1 large, tall glass filled with crushed ice

3 oz. 151 rum

1 oz. amaretto liqueur

½ medium lime

½ medium orange, juiced

1 splash pineapple juice

1. Pour the rum and amaretto into a tall glass filled with ice. Mix in the orange juice and squeeze the lime juice on top. Pour in the pineapple juice, and stir.

2. Decorate with citrus wedges.


The dark red interior ...

The dark red interior of the Formosa, lined with 8 × 10 glossies, 1991.