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A Mai Tai on a white counter.

Classic Mai Tai Recipe

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  • Author: Salima Benkhalti
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 Mai Tai 1x
  • Category: drinks, beverages, cocktails
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Polynesian, Californian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This classic Mai Tai recipe gets its signature fruity flavor from a combination of fresh lime juice, orange Curacao, Orgeat, and white rum. No pineapple or fresh orange juice! Served over pebble ice, it’s sure to deliver the island vibes.


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 oz white rum
  • 3/4 oz orange Curacao
  • 1/2 oz Orgeat (almond syrup)
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • pebble or crushed ice
  • optional garnishes: 1/2 oz dark rum, fresh mint, maraschino cherries, edible orchid, lime slice

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients & shake. In a cocktail shaker combine white rum, Curacao, Orgeat, lime juice and a scoop of ice. Shake well.
  2. Pour & garnish. Pour the Mai Tai over additional ice in a glass. Top with any desired garnishes and enjoy!