Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsPaniolos KailuaMai Tai Recipe

Mai Tai Recipe

Inspired by Paniolos Kailua
Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail made with rum, lime, and orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Gather all the ingredients including white rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, lime juice, orgeat syrup, simple syrup, crushed ice, mint sprig, and lime wheel for garnish.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 1.5 oz of white rum, 0.5 oz of dark rum, 0.5 oz of orange liqueur, 1 oz of lime juice, 0.25 oz of orgeat syrup, and 0.25 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake Well

    Fill the cocktail shaker with crushed ice, then secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients thoroughly.

  4. 4

    Strain the Mixture

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a sprig of mint and a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.

  6. 6

    Serve

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

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