Mai-tai Recipe

Inspired by Nepenthe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic concoction of light and dark rum with fresh fruit juices

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Ingredients

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1
Chill a rocks or tiki glass and fill it halfway with crushed ice to prep the glass.
2
In a shaker, combine white rum, fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup. Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
3
Strain the shaken mixture into the prepared glass, over the crushed ice.
4
Float the dark rum
Gently pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon onto the drink to float it on top.
5
Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel. Serve with a straw and enjoy immediately.