Home of the Mai Tai
Following his history-making creation of The Original Mai Tai® in 1944, Trader Vic created over 200 signature cocktails. Best described as Paradise In A Glass®, each handcrafted cocktail is an experience all its own.
Using quality ingredients served in Trader Vic's own oversized vessels, mugs, and glassware, these frothy potations really do pack a punch. Feel the sting of our Scorpion Bowl or try a spicy Middle East favorite, the Tiki Puka Puka.
Signature Cocktails & Wine
Home of the Original Mai Tai
The Original Mai Tai®
In 1944 Trader Vic’s concocted a rum drink and served it to a guest who, upon tasting it, said “Mai Tai Roa Ae!”...or “Out of this world!” in Tahitian. The Original Mai Tai was made with lime, orgeat, rock candy, orange curaçao and aged rum. Today, the Mai Tai is the most famous rum drink in the world and you can only get the Original here at Trader Vic’s.
Pinky Gonzalez
An old friend of Señor Pico®. Made with tequila.
Maui Tai
Escape to the Islands with this Tropical Tai infused with a hint of pineapple.
Mango Tai
Even more tropical... with mango.
Guava Tai
Our secret formula mixed with guava, light and gold rums.
SF Mai Tai
The Original with a float of 151. Made famous by Trader Vic’s bartenders in San Francisco.
Honi Honi
Here’s a bourbon drink with the spice of the Islands all wrapped into one.
Suffering Bastard
Inspired by Joe Scialom’s original formula from the Sheppard’s Hotel in Cairo. Vic’s version made with a forthright blend of rums and lime.
Vodka Tai
Try our variation with vodka.
Passion Tai
Our classic mixed with a hint of passion fruit.
Tropical Tai Wave
Surf this wave with us ... Try three of our Tropical Tais in one ride: Guava, Maui, Mango
Our Signature Cocktail: E’ville Awa
This drink was made for the sailors at Emeryville marina. Strong E’ville combination of pineapple, rums, gin and brandy!
POTENT POTIONS
Pirates, Buccaneers and Beachcombers never bandy their drinking. For them we offer:
Tututupo Tiki
A fierce combination of pineapple, spices, amber and 151 rums prepares you for the Maori Haka!
Golden Puka
We’ve reimagined the iconic Tiki Puka Puka with a tropical twist. Same strong rums and spice notes that everyone loves, but with a hint of passion fruit and pineapple. One sip and you’ll be feeling Golden.
Navy Grog
A truly great drink. A blend of rums and grapefruit with our spiced syrup.
Samoan Fog Cutter
A vaseful of rum, gin, brandy and sherry wine with orange juice and orgeat... strong enough to cut through any fog and later put you in one!
Vic’s Itch
An ode to Harry Yee’s original tropical creation with a Trader twist. Bourbon, rum, passion fruit, and fassionola will leave you itching for more!
Koana Puffer
This poisonous pufferfish packs a punch! A fruity and potent concoction of pineapple, passion and almond, all mixed with gin and a dropper of overproof rum.
TV Swizzle
A classically prepared rum swizzle with pineapple, passion fruit and subtle nutty notes.
Scorpion
(Individual) A powerful sting of rum, brandy and orange juice with a whisper of almonds.
Zombie
The Trader’s take on Don the Beachcomber’s legendary lethal libation…light and dark rums, grenadine and curaçao.
BARRELS & BOWLS
The ancient Polynesian's ceremonial Luau drinks were served in festive communal bowls. We offer our interpretation:
Rum Keg
(Serves four people) Pineapple, light and dark rums with apricot and passion fruit flavors.
Tip Tao Punch
(Serves two people) Passion, citrus, 151 and white rums. Our strongest blend of spirits for two. Don’t tip the boat!
Scorpion Bowl
(Serves four people) A festive concoction of rums, fruit juices & brandy with a whisper of almond, bedecked with a flower & served with long straws.
Tiki Bowl
(Serves two people) A delightful punch of light and dark rums, brandy and almond mixed with orange juice in an earthen bowl supported by three Tikis.
FLAVORS FROM BEYOND
™Taste the World®∫ with these drinks of medium strength, which to me are very delightful.
Trader Vic’s Grog
A potent blend of dark rum, pineapple and passion fruit.
Seyhorse
A cocktail made for the opening of Trader Vic’s Seychelles. Rum, melon liqueur and passion fruit.“Paradise in a glass.”
Singapore Symphony
A combination of pineapple, passion fruit, fine rums and gin. Add a touch of passion to your life.
Drunken Monkey
We’re not monkeying around with this tequila and cachaça spiked cocktail with hints of grapefruit and banana.
Banana Dreams
This rum concoction of pineapple, banana, grapefruit, and fassionola will surely having you dreaming for more!
Vic & Dotty
Victory was again created with Vic’s version of the famous cocktail Three Dots and a Dash. A daring blend of rums, citrus, honey and spices to rally the troops!
Jalisco Sour
From the land of tequila comes our classic sour spiked with a little Mexican flair.
Drunken Monkey
We’re not monkeying around with this tequila and cachaça spiked cocktail with hints of grapefruit and banana.
Polū Puffer
A surprisingly delightful blend of mezcal, pineapple, passion fruit and a drop of midori.
Moku Nani
Light and dark, orange, passion fruit and pineapple will bring you to the Islands.
COCONUT CONCOCTIONS
Bahia
A snowy concoction of light rum with coconut and pineapple. Innocent looking but watch it!
Trader Vic’s Painkiller
Our creamy house-made coconut blend, orange and pineapple juice, and plenty of rums to ease those pesky daily pains.
Chi Chi
A Piña Colada with vodka and a hint of orange.
Peachtree Punch
A fish bowl of a drink with light rum, flavor of peaches and oranges and a soft southern whisper of coconuts.
E’Ville Batida
For the cachaça lover, a tropical coconut and guava concoction. Straight from the jungles of Brazil.
Sea Dreams
A strawberry, coconut and passion fruit dream laced with two types of rum.
Sunset Swimmer
Swim your way to paradise with tequila, spiced coconut and pineapple.
Koko-Nana Delight
Giving the people what they want - coconut, banana and rum.
SNAZZY SIPPERS
For those merry souls who seek and enjoy a really refreshing drink.
Passion Cocktail
Gin, passion fruit nectar and citrus make this a smooth refreshing cocktail.
Daiquiri Aperitivo
An homage to the Cuban classics. We feel this would have been the Daiquiri No. 5. Kissed with grapefruit and Italian aperitivo.
SHOOTERS
Shots made for those straight shooters looking to cut to the chase
Rum Lime Sugar
A refreshing, albeit miniature, ode to the quintessential daiquiri.
Peewee Maracuya
A real party starter, enjoy this tequila, pineapple and passion fruit potion.
Banoko Sipper
Banana, coconut and rum…what could go wrong?
Grog n’ Berries
Our favorite dessert in a glass, we hope you enjoy this creamy spiced raspberry delight.
Flaming Tutti Fruity
We soak fresh tropical fruit in a citrus rum punch & set it ablaze table side. Finish off the night with your remaining rum punch shots.
HAPPY ENDINGS
Those special concoctions which complete a dinner:
Tahitian Mudslide
Gold rum, Baileys, amaretto, Kahlua and cream.
White Cloud
A delightful concoction of coconut and crème de cacao, laced with vodka.
FIRESIDE GROGS
Hot grog has warmed the cockles of many a stout heart for hundreds of years. With this in mind we offer:
Tahitian Coffee
A delectable blend of rum and coffee topped with hand whipped cream.
Northwest Passage
Our classic Hot Buttered Rum with the kick of 151.
TRADERS TO BE
Many delicious drinks around the world are made without liquors but with delicate flavors. We offer the following:
No Tai Mai Tai
Our classic Original adapted to perfection.
Puerto Principe
Creamy pineapple-coconut classic.
Coral Reef
A tropical drink made with strawberries, mango and coconut cream.
Peachtree No Punch
Peaches, orange juice and coconut cream.
Mango Mule
A refreshing blend of lime and mango, topped with ginger beer for that extra kick.
Dreamless Bananas
For our future dreamers - pineapple, grapefruit and fruity fassionola puree.
Aloha Fruit Frescas
Refreshing, fruity alcohol-free thirst quenchers are perfect for a hot day.
Passion Cooler
A sweetened citrus blend, balanced with tart passion fruit.
Mango Surfer
A fortifying concoction of mango and citrus.
Guava Crush
An invigorating mix of lime, lemon and guava.
POG Punch
A tropical refreshment of passion fruit, orange, guava.