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Smuggler’s Cove Mai Tai Recipe
ByJames
The Smuggler’s Cove Mai Tai is a tiki treasure, born from the deep-rooted tradition of tropical cocktails. This modern twist on the classic Mai Tai hails from the renowned Smuggler’s Cove bar in San Francisco, a haven for tiki enthusiasts. This cocktail stays true to the spirit of the original Mai Tai while incorporating some unique elements that give it a distinctive flavor profile.
Smuggler’s Cove Mai Tai Recipe
Cuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
8
minutesCalories
252
kcal
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Ingredients
60 ml 2 fl oz aged rum
15 ml 1/2 fl oz orange curaçao
22.5 ml 3/4 fl oz fresh lime juice
15 ml 1/2 fl oz orgeat syrup
7.5 ml 1/4 fl oz rich Demerara syrup (2:1)
Crushed ice
Mint sprig, for garnish
Equipment
Cocktail shaker
Jigger
Bar spoon
Hawthorne strainer
Double Old Fashioned glass
Instructions
- Squeeze the lime juice and set it aside. Gather all other ingredients and have your glassware ready.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the aged rum, orange curaçao, fresh lime juice, orgeat syrup, and rich Demerara syrup. Fill the shaker with crushed ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a double Old Fashioned glass filled with crushed ice. Add more ice if necessary to fill the glass.
- Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.
