Jul 13 2026

Mai Tai Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

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. 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. 2

    Shake Well

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

  3. 3

    Prepare the Glass

    Fill a rocks glass or tiki glass with crushed ice to the brim.

  4. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Strain the shaken mixture over the crushed ice in the prepared glass.

  5. 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. 6

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with mint leaves, a lime wedge, and a pineapple slice for a tropical touch.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!

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