Mai Tai Recipe

Name: Mai Tai
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 30ml Dark Rum; 30ml Light Rum; 20ml Orange Curaçao; 25ml Fresh Lime Juice; 15ml Orgeat Syrup; Mint Sprig for Garnish

A classic tiki cocktail with layers of rum, citrus, and nutty orgeat — transport your guests to a tropical island paradise.

Prep: 4 min Total: 6 min Serves: 1 Difficulty: Medium

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Ingredients

30ml Dark Rum
30ml Light Rum
20ml Orange Curaçao
25ml Fresh Lime Juice
15ml Orgeat Syrup
Mint Sprig for Garnish

Instructions

Add light rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, and orgeat syrup to a shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass filled with crushed ice.
Float dark rum on top by pouring gently over the back of a spoon.
Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.

Pro Tips

Use aged Jamaican rum for the float — it adds depth and complexity.
Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable; bottled juice will taste flat.
Slap the mint sprig between your palms before garnishing to release its aroma.

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