Vacation Mode Mai Tai Recipe
Make Vacation Mode 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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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Cocktail Base
- 1
Mix the cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add the aged rum, orange curaçao, lime juice, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- 2
Prepare the serving glass
Fill a double old-fashioned glass or tiki mug with crushed ice.
- 3
Strain the cocktail
Strain the shaken cocktail mixture over the crushed ice in the glass.
- 4
Float the dark rum
Gently pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the cocktail.
Garnish
- 5
Garnish the drink with a fresh mint sprig and a lime wheel. Optionally, insert a cocktail umbrella or cherry to enhance the tropical presentation.
