Jul 14 2026

Mai Tai Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

A classic tropical cocktail with rum and fruit juices.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Garnish

Method

Cocktail Preparation

  1. 1

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Shake Well

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.

Garnishing

  1. 4

    Add Garnishes

    Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint leaves, a lime wedge, a slice of pineapple, and a cherry on top.

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