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Mai Tai Cocktail

A vibrant cocktail with a delightful blend of rum, citrus, and almond flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 oz light rum
  • 3/4 oz dark rum
  • 1/2 oz orange curaçao
  • 1/2 oz orgeat syrup
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • Garnish: mint sprig and lime wheel

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Glass (preferably a highball or tiki glass)
  • Spoon or stirrer

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and equipment to streamline the mixing process.
  2. Using a jigger, measure out 2 oz of light rum and 3/4 oz of dark rum.
  3. Add 1 oz of fresh lime juice to the shaker.
  4. Pour in 1/2 oz of orange curaçao and 1/2 oz of orgeat syrup.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with crushed ice.
  7. Top your drink with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.
  8. Sip your Mai Tai Cocktail slowly and enjoy the lovely medley of flavors.

Notes

For an extra touch, lightly slap the mint sprig before garnishing to release its essential oils.