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Smuggler's Cove Mai Tai

A tropical cocktail that balances rich rums with fresh juices for a refreshing experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 ounce aged rum
  • 1 ounce Jamaican rum
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce orange curaçao
  • 1/2 ounce orgeat syrup
  • 1/2 ounce simple syrup
  • Crushed ice for serving
  • Mint leaves for garnish
  • Lime wheel for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Bar spoon
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Glass (preferably a rocks or tiki glass)

Method
 

  1. Gather all your ingredients and tools.
  2. Fill your shaker with ice.
  3. Pour in 1 ounce of aged rum and 1 ounce of Jamaican rum into the shaker.
  4. Add 1/2 ounce each of fresh lime juice, orange curaçao, orgeat syrup, and simple syrup.
  5. Secure the lid on your shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  6. Fill a rocks glass with crushed ice.
  7. Using a strainer, pour the cocktail mixture over the crushed ice.
  8. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and a lime wheel.

Notes

For an extra touch, lightly slap the mint leaves before garnishing to release their oils.