Top 10 Mai Tais of 2026 So Far

We’re halfway through 2026 and it has been a great Mai Tai year so far, including a variety of on/off-menu Mai Tais at Trader Vic’s locations. There’s an obvious emphasis on various places serving Ultimate Mai Tais, my own favorite recipe. Hey, it’s my list! The criteria is any commercial or home bar I’ve visited during the period. Separate riffs/versions get separate entries. 1. The Ultimate Mai Tai at The FinkServed as part of our Mai Tai seminar, several people told me this was the best they’ve ever had. The Fink’s delicious house-made orgeat really worked with the bold rum blend this Mai Tai is famous for. 2. Kiki’s Premier Mai Tai at Inside PassagePremium rums make this Mai Tai worth a couple bucks more. Still one of the best in the world. 3. OG Mai Tai at The FinkThe Fink’s standard issue Mai Tai features Jamaican and Martinique rums and is superbly balanced. 4. 1944 Mai Tai at Trader Vic’s AtlantaYou have to ask the bartenders to make it from scratch but they really did this…