Jul 14 2026

Mai Tai Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make Mai Tai Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Alcoholic Ingredients

Non-Alcoholic Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Mixing the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, simple syrup, and fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with crushed ice.

  2. 2

    Shaking the Cocktail

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Preparing the Glass

    Take a tall glass or a tiki mug and fill it with crushed ice.

  4. 4

    Straining the Mixture

    Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over the crushed ice.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Adding Garnish

    Garnish your Mai Tai with a sprig of fresh mint, a pineapple slice on the rim of the glass, and a maraschino cherry on top.

  2. 6

    Final Touch

    For an extra touch, you can add a small paper umbrella or a colorful straw.

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