Mai Tai Recipe
Jamaican rum, almond orgeat, orange liqueur, cold-pressed lime
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Ingredients
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Mai Tai Ingredients
Method
Mai Tai Preparation
- 1
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Jamaican rum, 1 oz of almond orgeat syrup, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 1 oz of cold-pressed lime juice.
- 2
Shake Well
Add crushed ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 3
Prepare the Glass
Fill a rocks glass or tiki glass with crushed ice to the brim.
- 4
Strain the Mixture
Strain the shaken mixture over the crushed ice in the prepared glass.
- 5
Float the Dark Rum
Slowly pour 0.5 oz of dark rum over the back of a spoon to create a float on top of the drink.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with mint leaves, a lime wedge, and a pineapple slice for a tropical touch.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!
