BEST Mai Tai I ever had! Secret Ingredient makes the whole drink

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A few months ago we released a video of some original classic tiki drinks that I absolutely hated, they were off balance and pretty flat. All around not very well done drinks. Since then we've had lots of requests to reconstruct these problematic drinks into better, more streamlined versions and we thought that was a great idea. So today we welcome a very very special guest to help us do just that. Strap it in people. This one gets very nerdy. I hope ya'll enjoy!
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03:21 Slappy Poo
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04:14 Recipe for your screen shot reel
04:20 Now for the Feature presentation
04:33 Who is this guy?
05:00 What an entrance!
05:20 Tasting, like in Lady and the Tramp
06:11 Acid Adjusting (it's not scary)
06:49 The Breakdown
07:39 Turning a pineapple into a Lime
08:01 Do the Math
09:06 A lot of talking later...
09:19 How to do it
11:06 Garret gets salty
11:17 Why the salt?
11:50 Recipe has started already
15:24 What we do WRONG last time
21:19 The Tasting, it's almost over
26:28 Garret's Hawaiian Mai Tai Recpipe
26:30 Acid Adjusted Pineapple Recipe
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Recipe:
Mai Tai (Royal Hawaiian 1971)
1oz (30ml) Demerara Rum
1oz (30ml) Jamaican Rum (dark)
1oz (30ml) light Rum
1oz (30ml) Pineapple Juice
1oz (30ml) Orange Juice
.5oz (15ml) Lime Juice
.25oz (7.5ml) Simple Syrup
.25oz (7.5) Orgeat
.25oz (7.5ml) Orange Curaçao
.25oz (7.5ml) Lemon Juice
Garnish with mint sprig, sugar Cane Stick and pineapple spear
Garret Richard's Mai Tai:
1 1/2oz Chairman's Reserve Saint Lucia Rum
3/4oz (22ml) Coruba Dark Jamaica Rum
1 Tsp Grand Marnier
1 Tsp Clement Creole Shurbb
1oz (30ml) Acid Adjusted Pineapple Juice
5/8oz (18ml) Orgeat
5 Drops Saline Solution (20% Solution)
Spent Lime Wedge for Shaking
Garnish Mint Sprig Pineapple Wedge
To Make Acid Adjusted Pineapple Juice:
Start with 100ml Fresh Pineapple Juice and add 3.2g Citric Acid and 2g Malic Acid
Shake to combine

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@danielminor5595 2 жыл бұрын

This is currently my favorite Educated Barfly episode of all time, this was so fun to learn about!

@mrsmartypants_1 2 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@gabrieljennings5492 2 жыл бұрын

Same, this was drink nerd heaven

@laurencefrabotta1618 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@EMER9TAILS 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@Bombbeachh 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Love the in depth explanation. This should be a series!

@markpaddey2015 2 жыл бұрын

Man - the saline, the acid adjustment, the spend lime wedge! Wicked tips and tricks. This episode was gold.

@Freddy735 2 жыл бұрын

We stopped into the Sunken Harbor Club while out walking the City. As poorly dressed and unkempt as we were, Garret, Andy and Dan were extremely welcoming and entertained our questions. I tried the Mai Tai because of this video and the Mojito, the drink presentation was over the top and the taste was something to appreciate. As corny as it sounds to me it tasted fresh the subtleties were clear. I highly recommend a visit if you are someone that appreciates the culinary aspects of drink making, or just enjoy a very hip place to be... my 2 cents.

@fuzzzone Жыл бұрын

As a chemist, watching Garret just dump the acids directly onto the weighing platform rather than using a weigh boat or paper was hurting my soul. For anyone thinking about playing with acidifying juices, pouring onto the platform is a great way to get gunk into the weigh mechanism and mess up your scale. It's super simple to make a weigh boat out of paper (KZfaq can help), you can use regular printer paper or card stock if you want, and you'll greatly extend the useful life of your scale.

@ryanaycock3282 2 жыл бұрын

What works so well in this episode is that you first make a drink that seems right---and is not entirely wrong, but then make a much better drink and deconstruct every step as to why each new ingredient is better than the previous recipe. In doing so, you provide a much better education than a simple list of ingredients. If you are going to make future videos using original recipes based on classics, I would recommend continuing to use this format.

@teccam 2 жыл бұрын

One of your best episodes ever, guys. Garret was an amazing guest. Super insightful, well spoken, and obviously, has a great resume/pedigree. I learned so much from this one and I can't wait to try making this cocktail!

@Greedman456 2 жыл бұрын

He was speaking liquid intelligence language all the time and then he pops the salt and talks about training with Dave Arnold and all dots connected. Great video and great guest!! Ps: An old fashioned that saline works for is the snowbird. 1.5 Oz rye, .5 calvados, .5 st germain(or other elderflower liquer), half teaspoon simple and two dashes celery bitters. Edit: forgot the garnish and the source: grapefruit peel, death and co the cocktail codex, Excellent book

@mrsmartypants_1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Giving that a go also.

@codyminecrack248 2 жыл бұрын

I purchased the book liquid Intelligence myself a little while ago. Very complicated stuff, however anyone can benefit off of the plethora of information. He does good work, Much respect-

@katran_2393 2 жыл бұрын

Μακαρι να φτασουμε σε σημειο να εχουμε τετοια γνωση και εμεις...

@jsteele07189 Жыл бұрын

that sounds amazing!

@lolzguyl Жыл бұрын

Celery bitters! Now that´s a new one for me, cool.

@letoatreides5553 2 жыл бұрын

Just made a Whiskey Sour with 30 ml of Acid-Adjusted Pineapple Juice (100 ml/5,2 Gram Citric Acid), 22,5 ml simple syrup and 60 ml slightly smokey Scotch (Compassbox Glasgow Blend) and it is the most amazing thing ever. Pineapple and smoke go together so well.

@shammy2010 2 жыл бұрын

I love the idea of bringing on guests to teach new techniques and signature cocktails!

@Rcorp31 Жыл бұрын

Holy smokes. I love this episode. I’ve made it to a point in my cocktail making journey where I can finally appreciate an episode like this. Cheers Leandro

@madcountofdumont7742 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you should have more guests. This was incredibly engaging. I love hearing other pros techniques and hacks for in-industry work. One of my favorites so far, not just because we are talking about pineapple and Mai Tai's

@bryanhayes8593 2 жыл бұрын

Guest stars showing off their craft on your channel is amazing. Please continue down this path, what a fantastic episode!

@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

Will do!

@rscottrogers 2 жыл бұрын

Honestly not sure which is more revolutionary for me: The acid-adjusted sweet juice, or the saline. I've recently started making margaritas with salt in the drink rather than on the rim, and I'm a fan, but I hadn't thought of adding salt to other cocktails. Definitely going to start experimenting with that now!

@dimitarapostolov9788 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen a few bartenders add saline solution in many drinks as a secret ingredient and it's like magic!

@russb24 2 жыл бұрын

@@dimitarapostolov9788 What happens to the drunks when you add saline? 😂

@dimitarapostolov9788 2 жыл бұрын

@@russb24 Good one, you got me 🤣

@russb24 2 жыл бұрын

Actually now that I think about it, the drunks would retain a little more water in their system and might not get quite as hung over.

@jeannemckee2009 2 жыл бұрын

I add a little more than a shot of olive juice in a margarita. It gives it a bit of taste like grapefruit.

@playerb3672 Жыл бұрын

17:00 finally someone who explains the caipirinha the right way. You need the ungated poor to maintain the chilling going through the big cubes, while the dilution happens beucase of the small shards. This technique helps you in so many tropical cocktails!

@dimitarapostolov9788 2 жыл бұрын

Best. Episode. Ever! For the longest time I have been adding lime juice into my Pina Coladas and I couldn't figure out why I like it better and now it all makes sense!

@TheDinosaurDemocracy 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely my favorite episode of yours so far! Very educational and interesting. Can't wait to try.

@neehooya Жыл бұрын

Man-O-Man, what an episode. I really like the format and presentation. Taking mixology to the next level. Great tips with using saline and coating the glass with lime oils. Thank you, keep up the great work guys!

@justinrodriguez234 2 жыл бұрын

Love love love it! I love the sciency episodes and bringing on more super intelligent industry people. Very enlightening

@michaelborck7076 2 жыл бұрын

Such a great video! Would love more videos in this format with guests and these great tips! Cannot wait to try acid adjusting all kinds of juices!

@alexandreblracing 2 жыл бұрын

This is one the most informative video I've seen. We need more of that. Cheers!

@boozeontherocks 2 жыл бұрын

The science was of flavour is so important and a great discussion point. Thanks for have such a great guest.

@taylorperry2658 2 жыл бұрын

Incredible. I cannot wait to make this!! Absolutely loved this breakdown of the Mai Tai.

@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

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@ArkhamTool 2 жыл бұрын

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@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

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@rantes100 2 жыл бұрын

We need more of this flavor theory nerd content!!! This was a great MasterClass and we need more!

@thomaslum2 2 жыл бұрын

This was an awesome episode, thank you!

@TrufflesOnTheRocks 2 жыл бұрын

Really loved that one guys! Cheers

@filmsaavy 2 жыл бұрын

Loved, loved, LOVED this episode! Great video.

@TheBowerbird 2 жыл бұрын

This is absolutely mind melting. Fantastic and interesting content!

@TheCromCruach 2 жыл бұрын

Such a good episode! Great chemistry and discussion!

@mickla787 2 жыл бұрын

Also. LOVED this episode, you two make an awesome education team

@washinthewind 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching here and there for a while. This episode earned my subscription.

@thirstywhale_ 2 жыл бұрын

One if the better cocktail videos I have watched on KZfaq in a while. Digging the guest appearance.

@GnikWoc 2 жыл бұрын

Really stoked about this, what an amazing guest. Garret is a legend.

@bettypruitt7582 Жыл бұрын

Just fabulous science! Love the concepts. Hate disappointing cocktails. Can’t wait to try all of it.

@jeffreywilkinson1471 2 жыл бұрын

One of the best! Love Garrett! Amazing information -- more please!😁

@TheMatthewcota 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. This is very interesting. I need to try the pineapple juice acid adjusted. This was an amazing episode.

@destroya21 2 жыл бұрын

As I sat here reading Brad Parson's Amaro book, I finished reading a quote about salt helping tame bitter edges in cocktails as Garret started his own salt rambling. Great work from you two!

@jerrylanier3936 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome episode! Gave me tons to think about and play with! Thank you!

@javiervigil2511 2 жыл бұрын

I thoroughly enjoyed this episode, learned a lot, this was almost a masterclass👍

@erikpleshek Жыл бұрын

Love this episode. Mai tai is absolutely my favorite cocktail right now. Can’t wait to try it with the acid adjusted pineapple juice instead of lime.

@HOB1022 2 жыл бұрын

Please do more of these. I learnt so much.

@platinumskies30 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this episode. Garret was an excellent guest!!!

@jacobterrell9008 Жыл бұрын

All your episodes are great but this one is *chefs kiss* perfect.

@harryparmley1193 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, you're in the big time..! This was a great video, validating so many of the subtle nuances you've been preaching for a couple-three years. Yeah, you are really coming into your own. It's bee a lot of fun to watch you and Marius grow this channel, and applaud your progress. I will never (I tried) be a cocktail person, but you've certainly made me a fan of the genre. Keep it up, I'm there with you..!

@aburgard1 2 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate the in-depth science videos!

@lsg2K 2 жыл бұрын

Been a bartender for a year and never learned as much as in these 27m - love this guy, hope to see more of him..

@beckyowens8232 2 жыл бұрын

Love the nerdy. Was super fun to learn.

@pargelenis2390 2 жыл бұрын

That lime wedge in the glass is a gamechanger. Thanks!

@ChrisJones-bp7ij 2 жыл бұрын

Best mai tai ever. The educated barfly has made alot of them so it must be good. Very interesting video. Really loved it as my favourite drink is The mai tai. So big thank you.

@DavidRamsey1 Жыл бұрын

Wow - So much to learn from this. Didn't see it when it came out, but will be trying this Mai Tai recipe real soon.

@minhbuiquang3810 2 жыл бұрын

Man, listening to you guys talking about tips and techniques worths million dollars of taking a cocktail class. That’s what we need. This is the most interesting video from educated barfly ever

@henryjclay 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode! I think you should have more guests, great watching you have someone to nerd out with. Now I will go start acid adjusting something ASAP.

@timmohle8509 2 жыл бұрын

Stopping back by to report that I made these mai tais at a July 4th party and THEY WERE THE BOMB!!! Compared it side and side to both the Royal Hawaiian mai tai and Martin Cate's Smuggler's Cove mai tai (using all the specified bottles for each) and Garrett's version won handily. Thanks again for sharing!

@theaussiebartender Жыл бұрын

Leandro this was a phenomenal episode mate! I learnt SO much from this! Definitely buying some acids and drug scale to re improve the ever created wheel 👌🏼

@SanTM 2 жыл бұрын

This was great. Lots of learning, especially the acidity and lime wedge oils

@6Nicolas 2 жыл бұрын

So many things to steal there for our home bars… thank you both !!!’

@mattmathai 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode. Learned a lot

@dtape 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really great episode. Lots of useful content. Awesome that you could have Garrett as a guest. I've had the privelege of enjoying drinks made by Garrett over at Existing Conditions (RIP). Sunken Harbor Club is already on my list of bars to hit up next. Can't wait to try the drinks there.

@michaelgurvitz9310 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid. A regards to you and Maris. Cheers again and to your guest.

@mrsmartypants_1 2 жыл бұрын

I was dubious at the start of the vid. That original Hawaiian “mai tai” was a horror story. Was totally won over by Garret’s make over. Everything detail makes sense. Can’t wait to give it a try. Thanks guys!

@kevinirving2567 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Was just ay Sunken Harbor club last weekend so its a real treat seeing Garret on here!

@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

It was a real treat having him here too!

@andrewkirby7379 2 жыл бұрын

absolutely fantastic. very interesting. I'm trying to get citric acid in a small batch than 1kg. and also a set of the small scales. you are a genius.

@walkermullin2744 2 жыл бұрын

I just want to say I love your content!

@ohrneric Жыл бұрын

This video was so cool. Nice work, Educated Barfly!

@unboxerman12 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative video! Cant wait to make that acid adjusted pineapple

@taylorlindsey.allred 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this video style!!!

@davidbahena1746 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This man is knowledgeable af! Great video and insight

@DeanCallan Жыл бұрын

This is a great episode, I’m a big fan of Dave Arnold & Don Lee’s work. One thing I’ve always struggled with acid balancing pineapple is the Bromelain enzyme present in pineapples can give the perception of acidity, and that can fade with time on older pineapples or disappear completely if cooked off. I’ll be trying out this recipe for sure!

@mohnjayer 2 жыл бұрын

Love this! Science in food is so huge and incredibly helpful when trying to construct your own recipes.

@____________838 2 жыл бұрын

“They do say that alchemy was born in the kitchen, after all.” ~Edward Elric, FMA

@FireBG10 2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually allergic to pineapple, but I couldn’t turn this episode off! The science behind everything was so awesome!

@alexandermunoz7783 2 жыл бұрын

This is my new favorite video on your channel

@jaredbobier2844 2 жыл бұрын

I love the super “nerdy” scientific break down of information that this video had. That’s why I watch bartending content on KZfaq. Teach me something that I would have a hard time discovering on my own. Excellent video!

@itsraybob2426 2 жыл бұрын

This acid adjustment is out of this world. Talk about leveling up! I just made a Painkiller with the acid adjusted pineapple and WOOOOOW this is outstanding! The pineapple is stronk upfront and gives you a beautiful pop on the back of your pallet, really amazing. I can’t wait to make more!

@jimklemens5018 4 ай бұрын

palate

@seanpannebaker6404 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a fan of the original Mai Tai, my wife prefers the Don Ho suck'em up version. I'm going to have to try this and see which she prefers. Great video! Thanks!

@jasonruka1665 2 жыл бұрын

Great episode 👏

@AutomotiveRomance 2 жыл бұрын

Hawaii Tai, that’s a good name for the respecced version. I can’t wait to try it out, sounds like a delicious version

@timmohle8509 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing, amazing episode!!! Love you, Leandro and thank you for introducing us to Garrett. Have him back. Very enlightening!

@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

He’s great! Will def do more of these with Garrett and others cheers!

@lukeadsit4049 2 жыл бұрын

Tried this recipe, and it’s really good! I love pineapple juice so it really takes a good drink and makes it great for me

@Gintoo24 2 жыл бұрын

Love this level of technical mixology! More of this please! What brand of malic acid was used?

@johnnymontalvo5620 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been wanting to play with citric and malic acid for a while, but I’ve been afraid. This had curved that fear. Thanks so much!!

@lucinawalker3261 2 жыл бұрын

There is an incredible amount of wisdom in this episode and I love it

@mickedwards2805 Жыл бұрын

Great episode

@jonathanl1204 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this video, ordered a scale and malic acid (had citric acid already), then waited. Today I got to make my favorite Mai Tai subbing in acid adjusted pineapple for the lime juice, it is delicious. Thanks for this idea.

@klg223kim6 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful video - have loved Garret ever since he was at Slowly Shirley!

@user-cj4vz6td4z 2 жыл бұрын

I should definately try this! This is mind boggling..

@tjortaraja Жыл бұрын

Learned so much in this episode. Not sure if I can get Malic Acid but I hope so that I can also make the lime juice extraction that you also make. I plan to do a spent lime even if it's a gin&tonic. Wonder if acid adjustment would work with Passion fruit or Mango? Going to give it a go. Also the saline solution! Yes! I love salt in a drink. Salt makes so many things taste better.

@samtapping5573 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, this was good. I might have to bring this back on the menu

@ButtersDClown 2 жыл бұрын

We added malic and citric to our pineapple and some other juices and things at one of my last jobs, its cool to get why 🤘

@billbrydon3725 Жыл бұрын

Just re-watched this one. So much to think about here. I am going to go get Richard's book now.

@MrEongay 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations, great ideas and vídeo

@brianhoerchler2318 2 жыл бұрын

I recently found chairman’s reserve and love it. Would love to see more drinks with it.

@aurum42 2 жыл бұрын

'The Shrek factor' 😂 Great guest appearance from Garret Richard, here's hoping he can make it back again in future! I'll definitely have to try out this reconstruction, and acid adjusted juices in general. A question I've been wondering: would you recommend not pre-chilling glasses for cocktails served over crushed ice like this, or for short drinks served on the rocks such as Old Fashioneds?

@TheEducatedBarfly 2 жыл бұрын

I prechill all my glassware when feasible but definitely a must for pebble ice cocktails

@altrdgenetics 2 жыл бұрын

Hnmmm... I was messing around with Acid Adjusting Watermelon Juice for a margarita about a month ago. Maybe I need to revisit it.

@bruceharlick3322 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Thank you so much! Also love that Garrett keeps calling it a drug scale. It is what I would call a coffee scale -- one that can measure in 0.1 gram increments.

@gilph3 2 жыл бұрын

Cops find that in your car, and they’ll call it drug paraphernalia

@smokeytiki3185 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny, I always thought they came up with those crappy resort drinks because they were lazy. I was surprised to see that the Royal Hawaiian Mai Tai is more complicated than a regular Mai Tai! This was a very interesting and informative video. Thank you!

@patriciaaturner289 Жыл бұрын

Really good info.

@_mball_ 2 жыл бұрын

This was great! Definitely can see the Dave Arnold influence.

@larthallor 11 ай бұрын

9:19 One trick that may work well here, if you don’t have a pill scale, is to pre-mix 32g citric acid and 20g malic acid together dry, rather than in a full liter of juice. Shake to combine really well and now you have ten 5g doses that are ready to add to 100ml of fresh juice. Mixed and stored dry, you won’t have to worry about using up, like, a whole liter of juice before it oxidizes.