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a glass of mai tai cocktail

Mai Tai

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Prep Time: 4 minutes
5 from 3 votes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: bbq cocktails, beach cocktails, dark rum cocktails, Orgeat Cocktails, summer cocktails, tiki cocktails, Tropical cocktails, White Rum Cocktails
Servings: 1
Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

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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Notes

Pro Tips

  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
  • A high-quality orgeat syrup will enhance the almond profile significantly.
  • For a more pronounced rum flavor, choose an aged dark rum for the float.
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