Mai Tai Recipe
Make Mai Tai Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare Your Ingredients
Gather all ingredients and tools needed for making the Mai Tai cocktail.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the white rum, orange curacao, orgeat syrup, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Add a handful of crushed ice.
- 3
Shake It Up
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients well.
- 4
- 5
Add Dark Rum
Slowly pour the dark rum over the back of a spoon so that it floats on top of the cocktail.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with fresh mint leaves, a slice of pineapple, and a maraschino cherry on top.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately with a straw and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!