Mai Tai Recipe
A classic cocktail with rum, lime juice, and orgeat syrup.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a cocktail glass and set it aside. You can chill it in the freezer for a few minutes if you prefer a cold drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of dark rum, 0.5 cup of light rum, 0.5 cup of lime juice, 0.25 cup of orgeat syrup, 0.25 cup of orange liqueur, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
- 3
Shake it Up
Add 2 cups of crushed ice to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake well for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass filled with ice. You can either use fresh ice or the ice from the shaker.
- 5
Garnish the Drink
Garnish with mint leaves, an orange slice, and a cherry. Adjust the garnishes to your preference.