Shake all ingredients, except Goslings, with lots of crushed ice and pour unstrained into a 12-16 ounce tiki mug. Add a float of Gosling's for the folks who really want to escape their troubles. Garnish with a big sprig of fresh mint, and if the mood should strike you, add a cocktail umbrella and straw.
In the mid 00's, before I spent a few hundred bucks on books about tiki drinks from the likes of Vic Bergeron, Beachbum Berry and such, I had been toying with recipes for a "Mai Tai" because, you know, there weren't enough of them out there already. This is my latest iteration, which my friends seem to like. I'd say the "secret" ingredient is the homemade orgeat, which really makes a huge difference in the depth and complexity of the drink. I've switched up the rums several times over the years, and I have to say that, despite the gimmicky name, Real McCoy makes an excellent rum that works really well in this recipe.