Holiday Mai Tai

The Holiday Mai Tai is a festive twist on the tropical classic, blending rum with the sweet and tangy flavors of pomegranate, pineapple, and lime. Orgeat and aromatic bitters add depth and complexity, making this vibrant cocktail perfect for celebrating the holiday season with a tropical flair.

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Holiday Mai Tai

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Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, Christmas cocktails, christmas rum cocktails, easy christmas cocktails, holiday cocktails, pineapple cocktails, pomegranate cocktails

Servings: 1

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Cocktail Shaker
• Jigger
• Strainer
• Rocks Glass

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz rum
• 0.5 oz orgeat syrup
• 0.25 oz simple syrup
• 0.5 oz lime juice
• 1 oz pomegranate juice
• 1 oz pineapple juice
• 0.5 oz aromatic bitters
• pineapple slices and pomegranate arils for garnish

Instructions

• In a cocktail shaker, combine the rum, orgeat syrup, simple syrup, lime juice, pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, and aromatic bitters.
• Fill the shaker with crushed ice, cover tightly, and shake vigorously for about 30 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
• Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
• Garnish with a slice of pineapple and a handful of pomegranate arils for a festive touch. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pro Tips

• For an extra festive presentation, rim the glass with sugar or edible gold glitter.
• Freshly squeezed lime juice enhances the cocktail’s brightness and flavor.
• Swap pomegranate juice for cranberry juice for a slightly different holiday twist.

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Tasting Notes

The Holiday Mai Tai combines tropical and festive flavors in one glass. The rum’s warmth is perfectly balanced by the nutty orgeat syrup and the sweet-tart blend of pineapple and pomegranate juices. Aromatic bitters add depth, while the crushed ice and garnishes create a refreshing and visually stunning holiday treat.