Mai Tai Recipe
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Ingredients
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Mai Tai Ingredients
Method
Mai Tai Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by filling a rocks glass with crushed ice to chill while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Add the mint leaves to the shaker, slightly bruising them to release their oils.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain into Glass
Remove the crushed ice from the chilled rocks glass. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass over fresh crushed ice.
- 5
Add Dark Rum
Slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the drink.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint on top. Serve with a straw and enjoy!