My Mai Tai

A Trader Vic mai tai, straight from the book. Remember, the only fruit juice in a mai tai should be lime. Yes, well, there should be a pineapple spear, a maraschino cherry and a sprig of mint, but I didn't have time or inclination to garnish.

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