Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe People's KitchenReal Mai Tai Recipe

Real Mai Tai Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

planteary 3 year rum, lime, dry curacao, orgeat, demerara, plantation dark rum

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Ingredients

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Spirits

Liqueurs

Citrus

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Select a chilled cocktail glass or a tiki mug to serve your Mai Tai.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the Plantation 3 Year Rum, Plantation Dark Rum, Dry Curacao, Orgeat, Demerara Syrup, and Fresh Lime Juice.

  3. 3

    Shake and Strain

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish your Mai Tai with a mint sprig and a lime wheel on top of the drink.

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