Mai Tai's Recipe
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Ingredients
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Mai Tai Ingredients
Method
Mai Tai Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by chilling a cocktail glass or tiki mug by filling it with ice water. Set it aside while you prepare the cocktail.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of light rum, 1 cup of dark rum, 1 tablespoon of orange curaçao, 1 tablespoon of orgeat syrup, 1 tablespoon of fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Mint
Gently muddle 6 mint leaves into the mixture to release their flavor, but be careful not to tear them too much.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Fill the cocktail shaker with crushed ice (about 2 cups) and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel and a sprig of mint on top for an aromatic finish.
- 7
Serve
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Mai Tai!