Mai Tai Recipe
The Mai Tai is a classic tropical cocktail that combines rum, fruit juices, and a hint of almond flavor. Known for its vibrant appearance and delightful balance of sweetness and tartness, it’s the perfect drink to transport you to a sun-soaked beach.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces white rum
3/4 ounce dark rum
1/2 ounce lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1/2 ounce orange liqueur (such as Curaçao or triple sec)
1/4 ounce orgeat syrup
1/4 ounce simple syrup
Crushed ice
Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
- Add the white rum, dark rum, lime juice, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake well for about 10-15 seconds to combine the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
- Gently float the dark rum on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Mai Tais are best served fresh for optimal flavor.
- To make a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with extra fruit juices and use rum flavoring or essence.
- For a tropical twist, add pineapple juice or coconut cream.
- To make a frozen Mai Tai, blend the ingredients with ice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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