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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Liquor
Garnishes
Ice
Method
Preparation
- 1
Mixing the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the light rum, dark rum, orange liqueur, orgeat syrup, and fresh lime juice.
- 2
Adding Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with crushed ice.
- 3
Shaking
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix the ingredients thoroughly and chill the mixture.
Serving
- 4
Preparing the Glass
Fill a glass (a tiki mug or a highball glass works well) with additional crushed ice.
- 5
Straining the Cocktail
Strain the shaken mixture into the glass over the crushed ice.
- 6
Garnishing
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, a lime wedge, a pineapple slice, and a maraschino cherry on top.

