Mai Tai recipe served in a glass, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Mai Tai Recipe

Inspired by Benihana
Time10m
Serves1

Myers’s Platinum Rum with orgeat syrup, Angostura bitters, tropical fruit juices and Myers’s Dark Rum float. Enjoy in a collectible mug.

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Ingredients

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Mai Tai Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Mix the Base

    In a cocktail shaker, combine Myers’s Platinum Rum, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice.

  2. 2

    Shake

    Add crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a collectible mug or glass with crushed ice.

  4. 4

    Strain and Float

    Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass over the crushed ice. Slowly pour Myers’s Dark Rum over the top to create a float.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wheel. Serve immediately with a straw.

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