Mai Tai Recipe
Rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Mai Tai
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of white rum, 0.5 cup of dark rum, 0.5 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice, 0.25 cup of orgeat syrup, and 0.25 cup of orange liqueur.
- 2
Shake Well
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 3
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into a highball glass or tiki glass filled with crushed ice.
Garnishing
- 4
Add Garnish
Garnish the drink with 5 fresh mint leaves, a slice of pineapple, and a maraschino cherry on top.
- 5
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!