Mai Tai Recipe
A tropical blend of rum, orange liqueur, and lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Fill a cocktail glass with crushed ice to chill it while you prepare the drink.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of light rum, 1 cup of dark rum, 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, 1 tablespoon of orgeat syrup, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients well.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Remove the ice from the cocktail glass and strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass over the fresh crushed ice.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish your Mai Tai with 5 mint leaves, a lime wedge, and an orange slice on the rim of the glass.
- 6
Enjoy
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!