Mai Tai

Written By Judy Doherty

Vic Bergeron of Oakland, California, invented the Mai Tai drink. His bar, Trader Vic’s, was one of the first Tiki bars. The original drink used 17-year-old golden Jamaican rum, lime juice, Curaçao, a dash of rock candy syrup, and French Orgeat, which has a mild almond flavor. Shaved ice and shaking made a finished drink topped with mint, which was all about the rum, according to Vic.

While the original drink was a simple one, a search on Mai Tai shows many creative versions with the addition of pineapple, cherries, and fun tiki garnishes.

A more modern version of the Mai Tai that is still popular today.

Victor Bergeron is credited with being one of the originators of Tiki Bars. The global Tiki bar and drink movement is $1.4 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow!

Judy Doherty

I am a food, beverage, and CPG product photographer specializing in photos, stop motion, and video, with over 90,000 photos and motion graphics delivered. Clients hire me for my eye, creative direction, and passion for taking their idea to the next level.

My strength lies in a nimble and lean creative process. Clients love getting creative content at a reasonable cost since my studio can art direct, style, and shoot their images quickly and on budget. My studio features an extensive surface library and prop house with a fully equipped kitchen and two shooting studios.

My experience as a chef, stylist, and photographer has earned many awards, including APA Top 100, ACF Gold Medal, and a juried fine art photo exhibit at Art Basel Miami. I was Executive Pastry Chef for two Hyatt Hotels and Resorts before completing two post-baccalaureate certificates for Visual Art and Graphic Design at U.C. Berkeley Extension in San Francisco.

https://judydohertyphotography.com
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