Summer is back at Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar inside Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino with the return of My Tai, debuting Thursday, July 23. Now in its second season, My Tai transforms Flanker’s bar and lounge into a tropical retreat where guests can sip inventive Mai Tai interpretations and enjoy shareable island-inspired bites. The experience is complemented by tropical-inspired décor, warm wood finishes, lush greenery and colorful details throughout the space.
Created by Carver Road Hospitality Vice President of Hospitality and Culture Francesco Lafranconi, the limited-time cocktail program reimagines the classic Mai Tai through a collection of inventive interpretations featuring premium spirits, fresh citrus, house-made syrups and unexpected flavor combinations. Each drink feels both nostalgic and entirely new. This season’s menu includes:
- My Tai – Appleton and Diplomático rums, Grand Marnier, orgeat, demerara and fresh lime
- Smoked ‘N Tai – Bacardí Ocho aged rum, Montelobos mezcal, orange curaçao, orgeat, cinnamon falernum and fresh lime
- Melon Mai Tide – Bacardí Light Rum, Five Wives Spicy Vodka, watermelon liqueur, lemon-verbena, orgeat, fresh watermelon, lime and Red Bull Watermelon
- Guava Lava Tai – Bacardí Spiced Rum, Stiggins’ Pineapple Rum, Montenegro Amaro, guava, coconut and fresh lime
- Mana Tai – High West Rye Whiskey, Mi Campo Reposado Tequila, Neisson Rhum Agricole, passion fruit, tiki bitters, orgeat and fresh lime
- Piña Tai – Bacardí Ocho aged rum, Zacapa rum, pineapple whiskey, demerara, orgeat, lime and cardamom, topped with Dole pineapple whip and toasted coconut
- Lei Low No Tai (Zero Proof) – Giffard Elderflower and Ginger non-alcoholic cordials, cucumber and mint with a touch of orgeat
- My Virgin Island Tai (Zero Proof) – Strawberry-guava, tropical citrus, orgeat and non-alcoholic rum
Complementing the cocktail program is a menu of island-inspired fare crafted for sharing and savoring from Carver Road Hospitality Corporate Executive Chef Daniel Ontiveros. Standout offerings include the signature Pu Pu Platter, a tropical feast featuring Coconut Shrimp, Tiki Wings, Spam Fries and Grilled Pork and Pineapple Skewers, as well as the Tropical Sliders, beef patties, layered with grilled pineapple, teriyaki sauce and Swiss cheese on soft pretzel buns. For a sweet finish, guests can indulge in a classic Dole Whip with the option to add a splash of rum or share the decadent Piña Colada Sundae, featuring roasted pineapple, dark rum caramel, toasted coconut and macadamia crunch.
My Tai runs for a limited time throughout the summer from July 23 until August 30.
For more information and to make reservations, please visit www.flankerlv.com and follow Flanker Kitchen + Sports Bar on Instagram.
