“Half of a classic rum cocktail's name” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MAI is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Half of a classic rum cocktail's name”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 26, 2025, where it runs at 21 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.