Victor J. "Trader Vic" Bergeron packed more excitement, enjoyment, and exotica into his life than any other man. In 1932, armed with a potbelly stove and $700, he opened a cozy pub in Oakland and called it Hinky Dinks; by 1936 it had become "Trader Vic's," and his tropical cocktails and Polynesian food had made him a legend. One of his brightest legacies is the Mai Tai, invented at the restaurant in 1944. This rich, smooth liqueur carries that tiki spirit forward, made with the exquisite flavor of the Hawaiian macadamia nut.
How to Use: On the rocks, or with Trader Vic's chocolate liqueur and a splash of milk.
