Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

Experience a taste of tropical paradise with the classic Mai Tai cocktail. This renowned drink, steeped in Polynesian charm, effortlessly blends the vibrant flavors of rum, lime, and almond. Perfect for a refreshing getaway in a glass, the Mai Tai is cherished for its balance of sweet and tart, enriched by the aromatic notes of orange curaçao. Crafted easily at home, this drink is a celebration of exotic island essence—a must-try for any cocktail enthusiast.

Mai Tai Cocktail Recipe

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Cuisine: French PolynesiaDifficulty: Easy

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Calories

253

kcal

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Ingredients

Metric US

• 45 ml 1 1/2 fl oz white rum

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz orange curaçao

• 22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz fresh lime juice

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz orgeat syrup

• 15 ml 1/2 fl oz dark rum

• l ime wheel and mint sprig

• Ice cubes

Equipment

• 
  Cocktail Shaker
• 
  Hawthorne strainer
• 
  Jigger
• 
  Highball glass

Instructions

• Fill your shaker with ice cubes.
• Add the white rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, and orgeat syrup into the shaker.
• Shake vigorously to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
• Strain the mixture into a highball or Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.
• Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
• Garnish with a lime wheel and a mint sprig if desired.