Spring Break is upon us, which means 7 days of travel, partying, and relaxation (or pure exhaustion from partying, whatever works). So, if your plans include a trip to a warm, sandy beach for a week of debauchery, make your drink of choice as exotic as where you are. Who wants to be drinking a watered down beer while out on the beach? It’s Spring Break, have fun and trying something new!

So, in the spirit of something exotic and tropical, here is this week’s drink: the mai tai. A staple in tiki culture and the top drink at any Polynesian bar, this drink is perfect for any time at the beach. The name comes from the Tahitian word for “good,” and it certainly is. The main alcohol is rum, so for those of you who are worrying about trying something too foreign, don’t. The liquor may be familiar, but the mix of flavors in this cocktail has a fruity, exotic, and enjoyable taste to them. So sit back, have a sip, and enjoy Spring Break.

Mai Tai

1 oz white rum
1 oz dark rum
½ oz triple sec
½ oz crème de almond
1 oz orange juice
½ oz lime juice
1 oz pineapple juice

Shake the ingredients together and pour over ice in a glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice and a cherry.

Credit: Sarah_Ackerman