Paul Kushner
Go on a tropical adventure with the Mai Tai, a legendary cocktail that captures the essence of island paradise. This traditional drink blends white rum, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and orange curaçao, creating a harmonious mix of flavors that’s both refreshing and complex.
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Servings: 1
White rum, lime juice, orgeat, orange curaçao mix in the Traditional Mai Tai.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 oz white rum
- 3/4 oz orange curaçao
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
- 1/2 oz dark rum for float
- Garnish: lime wheel and/or mint sprig
Instructions
- Add Ice: Add crushed ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Mix Ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, and orgeat syrup.
- Shake: Shake lightly for about 15-20 seconds, or until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Pour: Pour into your rocks glass or tiki mug.
- Float the Dark Rum: Gently pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the other ingredients in the glass.
- Garnish: Add a lime wheel and/or a mint sprig for garnish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your Mai Tai is now ready to be enjoyed. Cheers!
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I made a large batch and added the dark rum after shaking. They were a big hit!