BLACK TIE VS MAI TAI

STYLE
BLACK TIE VS MAI TAI
Photographer: Panos Davios
Still life: D. Andrianopoulos
Styling: Harris Davlas
Words by Eleni Papaioannou
The Mai Tai is one of the kings of the bar, so treat it with respect and dress accordingly.
A popular choice back in the sixties, this tiki style drink brings to mind Don Draper on holiday, away from the buzz of the big town and closer to his real self. Now that this classic cocktail has come back in full force, we could not think of a better way to celebrate it than with a lovely double-breasted blazer and a crisp white shirt, straight up!



·Remember, blue is our favorite color for 2016. Why not? If you try to imagine this outfit in black, it would be slightly pretentious, wouldn’t it? Blue, on the other hand, asks no one’s permission as it has a mind of its own.
·Since god is in the details, we couldn’t resist donning a tiny dotted pocket square to spice things up. And, to keep everything low key, we found that a white pair of pants would be the perfect match, if you are going for a nonchalant summer attitude.
·The original Mai Tai is made with excellent quality rum, so, Diplomatico is our best bet for the perfect outcome.

DIPLOMATICO RESERVA EXCLUSIVA IS THE PERFECT BASE FOR A STRONG MINDED MAI TAI COCKTAIL.
HOW TO MAKE IT
60ml Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva
20ml Monin Orgeat syrup
20ml Monin Orange curacao syrup
20ml fresh lime juice
-Shake all the ingredients & serve in an old fashioned glass over ice. Garnish with mint spring and pineapple.

LOOK-WHERE TO BUY
Double-Breasted Blazer & Non-Iron Milano Fit Spread Collar, French Cuff Dress Shirt, all by Brooks Brothers, Available at www.brooksbrothers.com
Blue leather oxford shoes, Available at SAGIAKOS www.sagiakos.gr
Watch De Ville Co-Axial Chronograph by OMEGA www.omegawatches.com